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Policy Leadership in Washington

How we advocate for birds in Washington State and beyond.
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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ is a respected and influential voice on public policy issues, from town halls to the U.S. Capitol. We have the power to convene diverse stakeholders to solve even the toughest problems related to climate change—like sea-level rise and energy planning for a fossil fuel-free future. 

Our ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Washington network includes nearly 50,000 members and 25 chapters covering every legislative district in the state. Through direct contact with decision-makers, conservation campaigning, and coalition-building, we bring the full power of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ to bear on behalf of legislation addressing issues such as bird conservation, ecosystem restoration, and clean air and water. As we work together to advance our shared vision across Washington, Ì½»¨¾«Ñ¡ is poised to become an even more powerful advocate for birds, conservation, and the environment. 

Take Action and Advocate Effectively

One strength of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Network is its ability to mobilize around ever-evolving conservation challenges through political advocacy, community education, and engagement. Lawmakers care about your views and opinions. As a constituent, you have a unique power to convey your concerns about issues affecting birds, wildlife, and their habitats. Participating in ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s advocacy efforts is easy and will go a long way in protecting our birds and wildlife. Here are some ways you can take action:

Actions You Can Take

  • Sign up for  from ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡.
  • Join your local ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ chapter and get involved with its conservation committee.
  • If you have 15 minutes, call your state legislators.
  • If you have an hour, schedule in-district meetings with your legislators, who often hold office hours at local coffee shops or community centers.
  • If you have a half-day, travel to Olympia to meet with your legislators, testify at a hearing, or submit public comments on a bill.
  • If you want to make a strong public statement, write letters-to-the-editor or op-eds.

Know How To

  • Call the Legislative Hotline: 1-800-562-6000
    • TTY line for the hearing-impaired: 1-800-635-9993
  • Exercise your right to vote!

For more information on how to book legislator meetings (including a sample email) or to download the legislator contact spreadsheet, check out the .

Tools

  • ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Advocacy Manual
  • The National Forest Foundation's , new tool that will assist successful chapter engagement with the NEPA process.