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Advocacy Days

2020 Advocacy Days

Land Trust Alliance Advocacy Days will be held March 30 – April 1, 2020 in Washington, D.C. We hope to see you on Capitol Hill!

What is Advocacy Days?

The mission of our annual Advocacy Days is to provide land trust leaders with hands-on advocacy training in Washington, D.C. and to facilitate their relationships with key legislators in order to help build the political influence of the land trust community. Events include: an issue briefing with inspiring speakers, a networking happy hour with partners, lobby visits with your congressional delegation, meetings with senior agency officials and a reception with our champions on Capitol Hill.

The Land Trust Alliance advises Congress on important land trust issues in a way that no one land trust could do by itself — but to truly motivate elected officials, we need them to hear your stories about conserving our land and waters. Your participation is important and truly appreciated.

Registration

Registration for Advocacy Days is open now – register online here.

Agenda

(tentative and subject to change)

Monday, March 30

  • Lunch | Noon | Hilton Garden Inn | 1225 First Street NE
  • Issue briefing | 1:15 – 3:15 p.m. | Hilton Garden Inn
  • First-timers’ “Lobbying 101” | 3:30– 4:30 p.m. | Hilton Garden Inn
  • Happy hour with partners | 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. | Hilton Garden Inn
  • Dinner with state teams | 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. | Local restaurant

Tuesday, March 31

  • Hot breakfast | 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
  • Possible visits with Agency officials | TBD.
  • Lobby visits with your congressional delegation | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Debrief room available |  United Methodist Building | 100 Maryland Ave. NE
  • Capitol Hill Reception | 6 – 8 p.m. | Location TBD

Wednesday, April 1

  • Advocates group photo | Location TBD
  • Possible visits with Agency officials | TBD
  • Lobby visits with your congressional delegation | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Debrief room available | United Methodist Building | 100 Maryland Ave. NE

View 2019 Advocacy Days materials here.

Lodging

We have secured discounted lodging rates at the Hilton Garden Inn. The deadline to receive this discounted rate is March 6, 2020. All participants are responsible for submitting payment for and reserving their own accommodations.

Rate: $249/night single/double, plus tax

Call 877-782-9444 and reference Land Trust Alliance or reserve your room online.

Stipends

Some limited travel stipends are available, with a focus on key districts and first time participants.  Click here to apply.

Contact Us

General questions? Please contact Robert Schwartz at rschwartz@lta.org or call 202-800-2227.

Questions about lodging or logistics? Please contact Patty Tipson at ptipson@lta.org or 202-870-3971.

Note: Participation in Land Trust Alliance Advocacy Days is limited to individuals affiliated with land trust members of the Alliance, each of which has adopted the revised Land Trust Standards and Practices.