**A reminder about the IEC Lobby Day on Tuesday, March 4** March forth on March 4th Iowa Environmental Council Lobby Day The Iowa Environmental Council's annual Environmental Lobby Day will be held at the Iowa State Capitol from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 4th. The Council and a number of our member organizations will have displays set up in the East wing of the first floor of the Rotunda. Council members and others interested in talking directly with legislators about environmental priorities are encouraged to attend. To kick-off the event, a legislative and press briefing will be held in the Capitol Rotunda, first floor, at 10 a.m. The briefing will feature IEC members speaking on environmental priorities for the legislative session. All legislators and the Governor have been invited to attend. The three key issues to be featured in the briefing are: 1. Adequate conservation spending (the 2-cent campaign), 2. The 10% renewable energy standard by 2010, and 3. Truth in impaired waters reporting Following the briefing, the Council staff and others will assist individuals in contacting their legislators for one-on-one discussions about these issues and other environmental priorities. You do not need to be an expert on these issues. The Council will have fact sheets available and information about proposed environmental legislation to assist you in your efforts. You do not need to stay all day - come anytime you want and stay as long as you like. Coffee, juice and healthy snacks will be provided during the day to reward your efforts. We need the support of each and every one of you. Please plan to attend if you can. For information on the Council's legislative priorities go to: http://www.earthweshare.org/i_legislation.htm. Erin E. Jordahl Director, Iowa Chapter Sierra Club 3839 Merle Hay Road, Suite 280 Des Moines, IA 50310 515-277-8868 [log in to unmask] www.iowa.sierraclub.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To get off the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask]