Member Opportunities<\/a><\/strong> Congress<\/a><\/strong> Executive Branch<\/a><\/strong> States<\/a><\/strong> International<\/a><\/strong> Scientific Community<\/a><\/strong> Federal Register Opportunities<\/a><\/strong> ESA In the News<\/a> <\/a>The ESA Southwest Chapter, the Public Affairs Office, and\u00a0Northern Arizona University are co-hosting a Communicating Science Workshop for members to address the needs of ecologists to communicate scientific information in a variety of public and professional settings. The workshop will provide participants with skills to effectively communicate with the Congress and the public. Learn more and apply here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n We are expanding the Society\u2019s Rapid Response Team (RRT), a diverse group of about 50 ecologists who are subject matter experts and help ESA address policy and media opportunities in a timely and effective manner.\u00a0ESA invites any member to apply to be a member of the RRT. By applying, you are raising ESA\u2019s ability to connect ecologists with policymakers and to provide information to the media.<\/strong><\/p>\n One of ESA\u2019s central missions is to share ecological information with policymakers and members of the media. Since the Society opened its Public Affairs Office in 1983, ESA has served as a trusted source of ecological information. The establishment of the RRT in 2005 enhanced our ability to respond to time-sensitive issues, such as 2010\u2019s BP oil spill and to the more recent Hurricanes Irma and Maria. ESA also encourages RRT members to alert the Society to policy issues or other opportunities.<\/p>\n Find more and how to apply here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Dear ESA Member:<\/p>\n As you may know, President Trump\u2019s Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) budget request sent to Congress would flat-fund or drastically cut scientific research accounts across many federal agencies. At the same time, lawmakers are working on a budget agreement to determine the overall level of federal spending.\u00a0ESA, along with other organizations in the scientific community, is urging congressional leaders to raise the budgetary caps for FY 2020 to avoid the effects of mandatory across-the-board cuts to agencies (sequestration) and to support funding for scientific research.<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u00a0are hearing\u00a0from Hill staff that they are not receiving funding requests from individual scientist constituents. If you have reached out to your lawmaker: thank you! If you have not: please do.<\/p>\n The ecological community is facing many hurdles to see\u00a0strong\u00a0funding for science in FY20.\u00a0Each of you has an important role as a constituent to let your Members of Congress know how and why strong federal funding for science benefits you, your state, and the nation.<\/strong><\/p>\n We ask you to\u00a0contact (email or call) your U.S. Representative and both of your U.S. Senators and request robust funding for FY20 appropriation bills for scientific research \u2013 especially for ecological research and to raise the budget caps.<\/strong>\u00a0Visit GovTrack to identify your\u00a0Members of Congress<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thank you for your consideration,<\/p>\n Public Affairs Office<\/p>\n Here are some tips to develop a short, concise message.<\/strong><\/p>\n Step 1. Start with a\u00a0High-Level\u00a0Talking Point<\/strong><\/p>\n Example: Our nation\u2019s research enterprise is among the\u00a0most powerful engines for American prosperity.\u00a0We need robust FY 2020 funding for scientific research and we urge to \u201craise the budgetary caps\u201d for FY 2020 to support research funding and avoid the affects of mandatory across-the-board cuts to agencies!\u00a0\u00a0One of the consistent areas of bipartisan agreement over the past 70 years has been the importance of the federal government\u2019s role in supporting research and innovation.<\/p>\n Step 2. Share your personal story!<\/strong><\/p>\n Briefly explain how federal funding has benefited your research and tell how your research contributes to addressing local, state or federal issues of concern. Note that\u00a0your work is supported by Agency XYZ and Program XYZ.<\/p>\n Highlights\u00a0of drastic cuts proposed by the administration to key agencies important to you as well as the amounts that ESA has requested, for your reference.<\/p>\n
\nCall for new ESA Rapid Response Team members.
\nESA Communications Training in Flagstaff, June 7: travel awards available.
\nAction Alert.<\/p>\n
\nSenate confirms David Bernhardt as Interior Secretary.<\/p>\n
\nEPA releases a list of candidates for the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee.<\/p>\n
\n15 Attorneys General oppose proposed Waters of U.S. rule. ESA and sister societies submit comments opposing the rule.<\/p>\n
\nIPBES to hold plenary meeting.<\/p>\n
\nOver 3,000 scientists publish a letter in support of youth climate protests in Science.<\/p>\n
\nUpcoming meetings and other opportunities for public involvement.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>View an up-to-date list of ESA\u2019s media coverage.<\/p>\nAttend ESA Communications Training in Flagstaff, June 7: Travel Awards Available <\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nWhen: <\/strong>Friday, June 7, 2019, 10:00 am- 5 pm
\n<\/strong>Where: Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ<\/strong>
\nCost to attend: None and ESA offers a $200.00 overnight travel award or a $100.00 commuter award to members who attend.<\/strong><\/p>\nCall for New ESA Rapid Response Team Members<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Action Alert: Ask your Members of Congress to restore funding for science<\/strong><\/h2>\n