Mark your calendar!

Iowa Rivers Revival 2nd RIVER CONGRESS
Saturday, January 23, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Story County Conservation Board
56461 180th St, Ames, Iowa
No Charge

RSVP: Rosalyn Lehman, [log in to unmask]; 515-202-7720

Iowa Rivers Revival will host a 2nd River Congress to continue to build upon 
the interest and success from last year's Congress-over 70 people attended 
and identified key river concerns and priorities and created a River Bill of 
Rights.  The purpose of the 2nd Congress is to continue to expand the 
statewide network of river supporters who are willing to communicate with 
their legislators about the importance of water quality and river 
conservation, discuss current river issues and concerns, participate in a 
legislative discussion and a workshop on effective advocacy.

We continue to hear from Iowa legislators and Iowans alike that there is no 
voice for Iowa's rivers - with your help, we can to change that!  Click here 
to view the full agenda for the afternoon - the River Congress if free and 
open to anyone interested in attending.

Please share this invitation - the outcomes from the River Congress should 
reflect a range of river perspectives and experiences from across the state: 
River Advocates . Conservationists & Environmentalists . Watershed Groups . 
Farmers . Anglers . Hunters . Recreationists . Students . Teachers . 
Wildlife Observers . Concerned Citizens-anyone interested in water quality 
and river stewardship.

12:30 p.m. Registration and social time
1:00 p.m. Welcome
1:15p.m. Introduction to Iowa Rivers Revival
        1. Background/History
        2. Current Projects
River Congress Goals/Opportunities
        1. Strengthening political will--build network of river advocates to 
engage Iowa legislators about
            river issues and conditions, and how we can work together to 
improve Iowa's rivers and water quality.
        2. Develop key relationships that are crucial in protecting and 
preserving Iowa's rivers.
        3. Facilitate an advocacy workshop on communicating with Iowa 
legislators.
        4. Pass Senate File 263-a river discharge signage bill in the Iowa 
House during the 2010 session. Currently
            the bill resides in the House EPC.

1:45 p.m. Break
2:00 p.m. Learn about statewide river concerns and experiences
2:45 p.m. Legislator Discussion
3:30 p.m. Advocacy Workshop
4:30 p.m. Feedback/Closing
5:00 p.m Adjourn

Rosalyn Lehman
Executive Director
Iowa Rivers Revival
PO Box 72, Des Moines, IA 50301
515-202-7720
[log in to unmask]  |  www.iowarivers.org

Our Vision
We envision clean, free-flowing Iowa rivers teeming with life, surrounded by 
diverse landscapes,
and connecting vibrant communities.
Our Mission
Helping Iowans restore, protect and enjoy our rivers.
RSVP to Rosalyn Lehman:
[log in to unmask] or 515-202-7720
www.iowarivers.org

Forwarded by Jane Clark 

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