Conservation & Environmental Advocacy 101

November 3, 1:00 – 3:30 pm 

What’s your environmental issue? Widening the Beltway. Lead in school water pipes. Threats to a park. Contributing to the discussion on new development coming to your neighborhood. Fighting climate change at the local level.

We will cover the following key introductory advocacy skills: 

• Identifying issues and solutions; 
• Researching and communicating ideas; 
• Developing an action plan; 
• Talking to decision-makers; and 
• Building coalitions to broaden support for your issue.  

Instructor: Eliza Cava, ANS Director of Conservation.Virtual via Zoom.