The university of Kansas is hereby authorized to operate the state biological survey in order to determine the character, location, and supply of animals and plants, especially native animals and plants of economic and educational importance. The survey shall publish necessary reports on its findings, and receive, hold, develop, and administer lands and property needed by the state of Kansas for the study, preservation, or use of native animals and plant resources. Said survey is further authorized to enter into agreements with any agency of the federal government relative to administration of lands no longer needed by the federal government, and to accept grants of money appropriated for research and related purposes from the federal government; and to accept any state moneys or any gifts or donations made available.