Speaking directly with your legislator about how they plan to vote is the most effective way to influence decision-makers. Elected leaders notice when constituents take the time to speak with them about an issue.

Conservation Voters invites you to join us at the State House to speak with legislators about important conservation issues. Volunteers are NOT expected to be experts on all the issues. We review top legislative issues with volunteers beforehand, and professional conservation lobbyists are available to answer questions.

Weekly Lobby Teams meet each Tuesday at the Nickelodeon Theatre at 11:00 am, prior to convening at the State House. Lobby Teams typically last until 3:00 pm. The Nickelodeon Theatre is located at 937 Main Street, Columbia, on the corner of South Main and Pendleton streets behind the State House. Parking is available on the street at green two-hour meters, or in one of two parking garages located at Lady and Assembly streets or Gervais and Sumter streets.   

To participate or for more information contact Debbie Parker at dparker@scvoters.org or (803) 799-0716.

 
2010 Organization Lobby Day Schedule:

(Although specific days are designated for organizations to host lobby teams, we welcome anyone who wants to participate.)

Jan. 13-     “Conversations with Conservationists” House (8:30 am) and Senate (10:30 am) Briefing
Jan. 19-     Break
Jan. 26-     Sierra Club, John Bachman Group
Feb. 2-       Audubon South Carolina
Feb. 9-       (Break- House Furlough)
Feb. 16-     Coastal Conservation League
Feb.23-      SC Wildlife Federation and Camo Coalition
Mar. 2-       SC Land Trust Network
Mar. 9-       Upstate Forever
Mar. 16-     Wildlife Action
Mar. 23-     League of Women Voters SC
Mar. 30-     (Break- House Furlough)
Apr. 6-       (Break- House Furlough)
Apr. 13-     US Green Building Council of SC, SC Solar Council
                    & Kitchen Table Climate Study Group
Apr. 20-     Sierra Club of SC, Horry County P.R.I.D.E., Horry Environmental Action Team & SC Alliance for Retired Americans
Apr. 27-      Students Advocating a Greener Environment
May 4 -       ANNUAL CONSERVATION LOBBY DAY
May 11-      Break
May 18-      Common Agenda teams
May 25-      Break