In the 2019 legislative session, we have the best chance in over a decade to make real change to protect and sustain Washington’s environment!
Join the Environmental Priorities Coalition and hundreds of activists to push for key environmental legislation in Olympia on January 29.
For the 2019 legislative session, the coalition has adopted four priorities essential for healthy communities and a thriving environment:
· 100% Clean Electricity
· Orca Emergency Response
· Oil Spill Prevention
· Reducing Plastic Pollution
During lobby day, you will team up with other activists to speak up for the environment and gain the skills to be a persuasive constituent. You'll have the opportunity to attend issue briefings, learn how to lobby, hear from environmental champions, and meet face-to-face with your elected officials to advance the Environmental Priorities Coalitions 2019 priorities.
What: Environmental Priorities Coalition Lobby Day
When:Tuesday, January 29, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Where:United Churches of Olympia, 110 11th Ave SE, Olympia
Register now during general admission to save your spot!
Ticket Rates:We offer several rates of tickets to accommodate different financial needs. All tickets include a small breakfast, coffee, materials, and legislative activist training as well as contribute to funding the Lobby Day venue and materials. A boxed lunch can be purchased for an additional cost.
Scholarship tickets are available. The Environmental Priorities Coalition strives to be welcoming and accessible for all Washington residents. To request a scholarship ticket please email Kat at kat@nwenergy.org.
Transportation: Find a carpool with other attendees in your area.
For all other questions regarding registration please contact Tony at tony@wecprotects.org
We look forward to lobbying with you on January 29!
With his roots in activism as a co-founder of Oregon’s Siuslaw Chapter, to earning his policy chops as Oregon & Washington Policy Manager, to his current role as the West Coast Regional Director, Gus has been an active and inspiring member of the Surfrider network and staff for over 15 years. Gus spent his formative years swimming, surfing, and fishing in his home waters on the Central Oregon Coast before attending Oregon State University to pursue a BS in Fisheries and Wildlife Science with a specialty in ecological restoration.