Informed citizens are critical for all communities. What's even better is when these citizens - YOU - take action at the local, state, and national level.
"Lobbying" may sound like a scary word or something reserved for people who work at lobbying firms. But we all lobby at one time or another.
Any time anyone - a student, a citizen, a voter - talks to their elected officials about an issue that is important to them, that is 'lobbying.' The OEC urges everyone to lobby their lawmakers about environmental-conservations that affect their communities and state.
Provided here are ideas and tips (pdfs) for contacting and lobbying your lawmakers, including how to:
Environmental Lobby Day
Another way to lobby effectively, is to join the OEC and our partners every spring for Environmental Lobby Day.
Through formal meetings and casual conversations over meals, citizen-advocates (like you) across Ohio dicuss important environmental-conservation issues directly with lawmakers and state agency representatives.
2011 Environmental Lobby Day materials, including the current Environmental-Conservation Briefing Book, can be found here.
To learn more about lobbying or contacting your elected officials, please contact us at OEC@theOEC.org or (614) 487-7506.
Fundraising for the OEC
Gather your friends, family, and colleagues together to raise funds to protect Ohio's environment. Not only is fundraising with friends a fun way to help the OEC, your support also has a greater impact as you spread the word about how, together, we are ensure healthy air, land, and water for all who call Ohio home.
Host a House Party Fundraiser
If you have any questions about fundraising for the OEC, please contact us at (614) 487-7506 or OEC@theOEC.org.
