Our State legislation
Connecticut League of Conservation (CTLCV) works to promote pro-environment legislation at the Connecticut General Assembly. Visit Connecticut League of Conservation Voters for legislative updates on many issues.
national affairs
The GCA hosts The Annual National Affairs and Legislation Conference in Washington, D.C. every February. The main events are two days worth of compelling speakers ranging from conservation nonprofits to congressmen and women from both sides of asile. Presentations focus on important topics from the GCA's Position Papers as they pretain to relevant legislation, federal administrative actions, and pending judicial issues.
NAL Meeting 2018, Monday February 26th through Thursday March 1st in Washington DC.
The National Affairs and Legislation (NAL) Committee keeps the GCA membership current on federal policy initiatives that relate to the GCA's mission; identifies advocacy opportunities based on the GCA's Position Papers; and plans and executes the annual NAL meeting in Washington, D.C. Here is a LINK to the NAL Committee page on the GCA website.
The National Affairs and Legislation (NAL) Committee keeps the GCA membership current on federal policy initiatives that relate to the GCA's mission; identifies advocacy opportunities based on the GCA's Position Papers; and plans and executes the annual NAL meeting in Washington, D.C. Here is a LINK to the NAL Committee page on the GCA website.
The Garden Club of America annual National Affairs & Legislation conference sponsored by GCA convened the week of February 26 through March 1, 2018 in Washington DC. Attendees from all zones were present.
Martha Phillips report:
Thank you for the opportunity to represent the Litchfield Garden Club at the NAL meeting this year. As always, it was a great chance to renew acquaintances and make new friends. And learn a great deal.
The meeting was packed – 27 delegates from Zone II clubs attended and several hundred from across the country. So many historic as well as recent hard-won environmental and conservation accomplishments are currently under challenge and at risk of being overturned that the level of energy and concern among delegates was noticeably higher than usual.
Read Full Report -
Martha Phillips report:
Thank you for the opportunity to represent the Litchfield Garden Club at the NAL meeting this year. As always, it was a great chance to renew acquaintances and make new friends. And learn a great deal.
The meeting was packed – 27 delegates from Zone II clubs attended and several hundred from across the country. So many historic as well as recent hard-won environmental and conservation accomplishments are currently under challenge and at risk of being overturned that the level of energy and concern among delegates was noticeably higher than usual.
Read Full Report -
The Garden Club of America’s committees on conservation and national affairs and legislation keep an eye on developing conservation issues and federal legislation and regulations pertaining to them. The GCA has adopted position papers on half a dozen topics. These papers form the basis for lobbying and advocacy issues undertaken on behalf of the GCA. To see to position papers - visit the GCA website, click here.
PUBLICATIONS:
Conservation Watch (Con Watch) - Summer 2018
Most Recent Legislative Update: National Affairs and Legislation Committee - What We’re Watching, Legislation and Policy Important to the GCA, 115th Congress, 2nd Session, September, 2018
PUBLICATIONS:
Conservation Watch (Con Watch) - Summer 2018
Most Recent Legislative Update: National Affairs and Legislation Committee - What We’re Watching, Legislation and Policy Important to the GCA, 115th Congress, 2nd Session, September, 2018