Tuesday, 9/16/2025 from 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM EST

Room: W103

Topic(s):
Advocacy

Description:
This past April, NRPA conducted a successful lobby day in Washington, D.C., meeting with legislators on Capitol Hill. While engaging at the federal level is essential, it’s only one-half of the ballgame. Join us and some of the experts in the field to learn more about taking action in your state. We’ll talk to people at the top of their game about how to be an effective state champion , and meet with your state legislators. Here, you’ll get the tools you need to share your story and make a difference for parks in your state.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the differences between state and federal advocacy.

2. Learn how to carry out an effective state advocacy.

3. Learn how to build strong relationships with state legislative officials.

Speaker(s):
Nichole Fisher
Sharon Locke
Jeff Achée
Christian Miller