Citizens' Water Lobby Day - February 8!

[UPDATE ON BUSES: THERE *WILL* BE A LA CROSSE BUS! To ensure your spot, you must register via this link. Sign up ASAP! to ensure your space. Glen and Carolyn are local contacts and will keep those who sign up from the La Crosse area informed.]

Citizen’s Water Lobby Day

February 8th in Madison

Here are the basics:

• Event is scheduled from 11AM - 3PM on February 8th
• Information and display area is open to public and representatives 11AM - 3PM
• This will be held in Hearing Rm 425 SW Wing
• All organizations and grassroots groups are encouraged to host a table (free of charge) sharing their group’s information and discussing water concerns with attendees
• Please confirm with us if your group is interested in reserving a table
• Various speakers starting at 1PM
• We are in the process of lining up speakers from various groups (CAFOs, Pipelines, Fracking, etc.)  all sharing the same theme within their individual message relating to clean and abundant water for all.
• Silent Parade following speakers (Approx. 2:30ish)
• We hope to have numerous media outlets lined up to capture the moment as all our unique groups unite over one concern - WATER
• Talking points will be gathered and printed for individuals willing to discuss water issues with State officials on hand or who may be hiding in their offices

Although we will be connecting with all state officials inviting them and encouraging their attendance on February 8th, we strongly encourage each of you to also contact your State Reps and do the same.  Hearing from voting constituents is much more powerful than a random email sent on behalf of an organization.

On the poster provided is a link to reserve a seat on one of 6 charter buses (closest from La Crosse is currently scheduled to leave from Tomah) that will be traveling to Madison on February 8th from various locations around the state.  This is also free of charge thanks to a very generous donor from the Concerned Rome Citizen’s group. WE NEED TO PACK THE BUSES!  

This event could quite possibly be the “Game Changer” for water policy in Wisconsin.  It is essential that we leverage this event to the fullest and demand elected officials sit up and take notice.  We ask that you share the announcements to your group email lists, web pages, facebook accounts, and by any other means in which you communicate.

Below you will find various links to the February event.  Please share far and wide to help us make this a huge success.  I have included not only the direct link but the URL as well if you prefer.

We look forward to hearing from you.   Will you and your organization commit to being a part of Citizen’s Water Lobby Day on February 8th?

Sincerely,

Criste Greening

Sustain Rural Wisconsin Network