Advocacy is a core task for all land trusts — as important as raising funds and saving local places.

Your members of Congress can do more to help — or hurt — your land trust than just about anyone. So think of them as your biggest potential supporters and build relationships.

New channels offer new opportunities to engage people on issues and stay in touch with your lawmakers. How can you use social media to change policy outcomes?

The key to advocacy is positive relationships — and one of the most important things you can do is say “Thank you!” when lawmakers stand up for conservation.

Media stories can show how policy issues matter in your community. And when you get people’s attention in your community, elected leaders pay attention too.