Monday, February 1, 2010
10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Arizona House of Representatives lawn
1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix
What you’ve heard is true:  the legislature is devastating parks funding, forcing more closures.  We need to speak up for Parks!  Join us on Monday, February 1, 2010 for Environmental Day at the Arizona State Capitol, located at 1700 W. Washington in Phoenix.  . We will have a brief program on the House Lawn.  Speakers will focus on the devastation to parks and environmental programs from the last legislative session and let us know how we can turn the tide.  Please bring  a brown bag lunch to enjoy while listening to the speakers.  We will provide tables and chairs, drinks, and cookies for dessert.  We will try to time it so we can go inside and be introduced from the floor as a group.  Let’s try to make a strong showing.
We also encourage everyone to attend committee hearings and meet with individual legislators.   Hearings for the House and Senate Natural Resource committees meet that afternoon.  The best time to meet with legislators is prior to 11am or after 1pm.  We can help you set up appointments, give you information on how to set them up, provide background information, and also team you up with someone, if that is your preference. It is important that they hear from you. No experience is needed – just enthusiasm and a willingness to speak up. For more information or to r.s.v.p. contact Sandy Bahr at (602) 253-8633 or sandy.bahr@sierraclub.org  Please let us know if you plan to attend, so we can be sure and have enough packets, snacks, and drinks.
 
Program
 
10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.            Registration and Information
11:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.            Welcome and brief overview of day and program
11:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.            Rep. Chad Campbell
11:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.            Reese Woodling, Chairman, Arizona State Parks Board
11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.            Bill Meek, President, Arizona State Parks Foundation
12:00 p.m.-12:15 p.m.            Richard Dozer, Chairman, Governor's Sustainable State Parks Task Force
12:15 p.m.-12:30 p.m.            Elizabeth Woodin, Chair, Arizona Heritage Alliance
12:15 p.m.-12:30 p.m.            Closing and Go to House Gallery
1:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.               Introduction from House Floor
1:30 p.m. -                              Attend committee hearings and meet with legislators
 
Groups Participating Include:
 
Animal Defense League of Arizona
Arizona Heritage Alliance
Arizona Parks and Recreation Association
Arizona Public Health Association
Sierra Club – Grand Canyon Chapter