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							                             201206 WATERSHED DAY AT THE
 CAPITOLEducation Day for Legislators

 Investing in California’s Watersheds: an Investment in Our
 Future“Creating Sustainable Green Jobs and Funding”
 Register NOW - Only $30 until Leap Day, $40 in March!

 Wednesday, Marchy 2110, 201206
 CalEPA Building's Klamath Room - 2nd Floor
 1001 I Street – Byron Sher Auditorium
 Sacramento, CA

 Watershed Education Day for Legislators is a great opportunity to learn about the political climate
 regarding the future of watershed and fisheries managementrestoration in California. It also
 provides a forum for watershed practitioners and restorationists to meet with their our their
 Legislators and let them know that it pays to invest in community-based watershed management.
 Below is information regarding:
      Event Agenda
      Tips for Meeting with Your Legislators
      Mentor Guide Program
      Hotel Accomodationsl Options
      Pre-Watershed “Steak Holder” BBQ (I love this phrase!)Next Day Training
         WorkshopsRegistration Form
                                              AGENDA

 8:00 – 9:00       Registration and Networking Breakfast.
                   Local watershed groups, legislative staffers and others are encouraged to
                   enjoy a continental breakfast and network.
 9:00 – 9:10       Welcome and Opening Remarks:
                   Mary Lee Knecht; Vice-President, California Watershed Network
 9:10 – 9:35       Inspirational Address: Fran Spivy-Weber; Vice-Chair,
                   State Water Resources Control Board
 9:35 – 10:00      Capitol Update: Assembly Member Richard Gordon (Los Altos)
                   Author of AB 587 – the successful volunteer legislation of 2011.
10:00 – 10:30      Keynote Speaker:
                   Secretary John Laird, Natural Resources Agency
10:30 – 10:45      Break
10:45 – 11:30      Community Panel: Jobs and Funding for California’s Watersheds
                        John Lowrie, CA Dept of Conservation/Watershed Program Mgr.
                        Sari Sommarstrom, Executive Director, Scott River Water Trust
                        Nancy Steele, Executive Director, Council for Watershed Health
                     Moderated by A.L. Riley, San Francisco Bay Water Quality Control Brd
11:30 – 11:45      Review of Legislator Talking Points / Pep Talk
                   Vern Goerhing, Natural Solutions for Advocacy
11:45 – 11:55      Closing Remarks
                   Michael Wellborn; President, California Watershed Network
12:00 – 4:00       Lunch (try the Capital Basement) & Meet with Legislators
 4:00 – 6:00       Debriefing Session: Pyramid Ale Brewery and Restaurant




                             TIPS FOR MEETING WITH YOUR LEGISLATORS

 Arranging the Meeting…g -

 Go to http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html to find your Senator and Assembly Members.
 In the blank box, enter your zip code and press the “search” button. This will tell you who your
 legislators are by your zip code.

 To find your Legislator’s mailing address, fax/telephone number, and/or email address go to:
 http://www.senate.ca.gov (for you Senator’s information) and
 http://www.assembly.ca.gov (for your Assembly Member’s information).

 Call your Legislator’s office and ask to please speak towith the “scheduler” to make an
 appointment. Tell the scheduler that you will be participating in the Watershed Education Day at
 the Capitol for Legislators on Mayrch 21st 10th, and you would like to schedule a meeting with
 your Legislator. The scheduler may ask you to fax or email a meeting request (click here for
 sample letter).

 If your Legislator is not available, the scheduler will make an appointment with a legislative
 staffer (this is very common). If you are having difficulty in obtaining an appointment or getting a
 response, please notify a CWN Board member who will assist you.

 Preparing for the Meeting….g -

 Put together a small packet with information about your organization and the issues that are
 there to talk about. Include letters you have sent to your legislator, storiesnews articles from your
 local media, and information on watershed and fisheriesrestoration management issues.

 Identify the two or three key points you hope to convey to your legislator and imagine questions
 your legislator may have about your concerns. Being able to explain how your organization, and
 yourself personally, is affected by your legislators’ decisions concerning watershed and fisheries
 management makes your input to them more tangible.

 During the Meeting…ng -

 Introduce yourself and explain how you are involved in watershed and fisheries
 managementprojects in Califrornia. If you are part of a coalition of groups, share information
 about your coalition in the beginning, so the person you are meeting with knows who you are
 identified with.
Share your information with legislators. Ask what they think about the issues you are interested
in. Ask how you can be of assistance. Ask them if the legislator would be willing to
gointerested in going with you to tour your watershed and visit community restoration projects.

After the Meeting…Complete the Legislative Meeting Report Form and provide it to                              Comment [JAIsrael1]: I have seen one of these
Watershed Legislative Day organizers. Plan your follow up. Working on text for the following…Mentor Program   before at a national leg day, and think it would be
                                                                                                              useful, I will pursue getting a copy, adopting it for
Hotel AccomodationsPre Watershed “Steak Holder” BBQNext Day Training                                          our use and sharing it.
WorkshopsAfter the Meeting -                                                                                  Comment [JAIsrael2]: I would be willing to be
                                                                                                              a mentor to Diane Colborn (Wolk’s Chief Consultant
Let the staff know that you appreciated their help. Send a follow-up card or letter to your                   on APWA) and Mike Machado’s offices. I imagine
legislator thanking them for the opportunity to meet with them.                                               we can find someone on the SRF board who would
                                                                                                              be willing to be mentors to Carole Migden, Wes
                                                                                                              Chesbro, and Patty Berg, especially if it was in
                                                                                                              exchange for registration fees.




                                           CWN MENTOR GUIDES

California Watershed Network offers this unique opportunity for those unfamiliar with
the State Capitol to walk the halls accompanied by one of our Board members.
Teaming up in small groups, we will review our appointment schedules and navigate
the corridors to chat with legislators and staffers about current issues and pending
legislation that is important to your community. To arrange to join up with one of our
guides, send an e-mail message requesting participation in the Mentor Guide
program to: michael@watershednetwork.org.


                                                 HOTEL OPTIONS

While some come to Watershed Day at the Capitol just for the day, many of us travel
a long distance and spend a night. There are numerous hotels in the Sacramento
area, but we have listed a few of the more popular below.


Holiday Inn Sacramento Capitol Plaza
300 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
(916) 446-0100
holidayinn.com


Best Western Plus Sutter House
1100 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95814-2812
(916) 441-1314
bestwestern.com
Econo Lodge
711 16th St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 443-6631
econolodge.com




                               REGISTRATION FORM
REGISTRATION FEE:

               Only $30 until Leap Day (February 29), and $40 in March.


You can pay online with PayPal at:

       http://watershednetwork.org/nodes/programs/watershedday/2012_reg.html.

When you have completed the PayPal process, please e-mail a copy of your receipt
to us at:
       michael@watershednetwork.org


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For mail-in registration, please print out and fill in this form:


NAME _____________________________________________

AFFILIATION ________________________________________

ADDRESS __________________________________________

CITY ______________________________________________

STATE _______________________               ZIPCODE ____________
To pay by check or money order, please mail it to:

Watershed Day at the Capitol
California Watershed Network
PO Box 188005
Sacramento, CA 95818