Advocacy Day is a key component of NHA’s Water Power Week in Washington event, which occurs annually in Washington, D.C., in the spring.
Each year, participants descend on Capitol Hill to follow their personalized, pre-arranged meetings with the offices of their Congressional representatives (both in the U.S. House of Representatives and in the U.S. Senate).
NHA will equip you with talking points in advance of your meeting(s) and materials to leave behind at offices.
Meeting with Congressional offices is a worthwhile experience and is not as intimidating or difficult as one may think. These offices are excited to learn about what their constituents are working on. Staffers are often interested in hearing about advances in technologies, such as pumped storage or marine energy.
Industry representatives report that advocating makes them feel like their voices are heard and that the government is working for them — we look forward to you having a similar experience!
Questions? Email Matt Allen and Erika Ose at [email protected] and [email protected].
“Get involved. Don’t be afraid to reach out to your representatives. They want to hear from you. They are very receptive.”
“I have gone to NHA Advocacy Day for 15 years and have always found it valuable. That said, NHA has upped its game to the point where I try to attend every Spring.”“I have been doing this for 20 years. Anyone can do it. Do not be intimidated. Do not underestimate the power of working with the staff.”“Going to the Hill and making those contacts in person is even more valuable than the emails, calls, and letters we send.”
