Conserve Arizona — Water, Wildlife, and Wildlands!
Join us for Environmental Day at the Capitol
On February 18, 2014, environmental advocates from around the state, new and experienced, will be gathering at the Arizona State Capitol to meet with state legislators to express support for rivers and streams, clean air, land conservation, wildlife, and more. Come be a part of one of our teams!
Environmental Day at the Capitol
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Arizona Capitol Museum – Old Senate Chambers, 2nd Floor
1700 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Not only is Environmental Day a great way to meet your state legislators and see the State Legislature up close and personal, it’s also really fun! We promise! You’ll be able to ride up to Phoenix in a comfy bus with other folks from Tucson and get to meet other environmental advocates from around the state. In years past, everyone who’s gone has said what a worthwhile, educational, and fun experience they had.
We will meet in the old Capitol in the morning and everyone will be paired with an experienced leader from their legislative district. Then, throughout the day and as a group, you will meet with your own legislators in the House and Senate buildings to discuss important environmental bills, both good and bad. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the legislative process, current environmental bills under consideration by the Legislature, and to make a difference. When you are not in meetings, you can attend committee hearings, caucuses, and sessions of the House and Senate as a member of the public in the audience.You can signup for the day here.
We will keep you updated when a current agenda of the day is available, but it will include Clarkdale Mayor Doug Von Gausig as a key speaker, briefing on key bills, and tours of the capitol.
Want to prepare? Then don’t miss the Tucson Citizen Lobby Workshop on January 29th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Historic Y. This is a fun and informative way to become familiar with the Arizona Legislature and citizen lobbying. Click here for more information.
Need a ride? The Coalition is organizing a bus from Tucson to Phoenix for the event! If you would like to reserve a seat, please contact Hannah Stitzer at, hannah.stitzer@sonorandesert.org. You can also simply reply to this e-mail or call the Coalition office at (520) 388-9925. The bus will depart Tucson at approximately 6:00am and will arrive back in town at approximately 5:30-6:00pm. The bus will depart Phoenix between 3:00-4:00pm due to appointments with legislators. Breakfast food and snacks will be provided.
For more information and to get involved, contact either Hannah Stitzer (hannah.stitzer@sonorandesert.org at (520) 388-9925) or Sandy Bahr (sandy.bahr@sierraclub.org at (602) 253-8633).
We hope to see you there!