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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 aisle. Presentations focus on important topics from the GCA's Position Papers as they pertain to relevant legislation, federal administrative actions, and pending judicial issues.
From the GCA website: "The NAL and Conservation Committees work in tandem to enhance the GCA mission to 'restore, improve, and protect the quality of the environment through educational programs and action in the fields of conservation and civic improvement.' Although NAL and Conservation committees meet together, their purposes and functions are different. NAL follows in detail legislation that ultimately affects the above purpose, while Conservation provides education on the environmental issues themselves. Conservation Committee members work with youth, member clubs, and the general public to promote local conservation projects and responsible environmental stewardship."
From the GCA website: "The NAL and Conservation Committees work in tandem to enhance the GCA mission to 'restore, improve, and protect the quality of the environment through educational programs and action in the fields of conservation and civic improvement.' Although NAL and Conservation committees meet together, their purposes and functions are different. NAL follows in detail legislation that ultimately affects the above purpose, while Conservation provides education on the environmental issues themselves. Conservation Committee members work with youth, member clubs, and the general public to promote local conservation projects and responsible environmental stewardship."
NAL Meeting 2019, was February 24th through February 27th in Washington DC. The Conference was a resounding success this year and coincided with legislative environmental victories. One being the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) which won permanent authorization in the House with a vote of 363-62. Here is a LINK to the NAL Committee page on the GCA website.
Martha Phillips report for the 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.
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.
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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) - Fall 2018
A History of Conservation and National Affairs & Legislation - by the GCA
GCA Position Paper - Transportation & Infrastructure
Additional positions papers may be accessed HERE.
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) - Fall 2018
A History of Conservation and National Affairs & Legislation - by the GCA
GCA Position Paper - Transportation & Infrastructure
Additional positions papers may be accessed HERE.
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