2008 marks the fifth year of CEC’s Capitol Watch program, and we have much to celebrate. Capitol Watch still thrives in the Denver-Boulder area, with regular bi-monthly meetings, and our program is growing rapidly, most recently to Northwest Colorado. So come to your local meeting and bring friends, we are always excited to welcome new faces!

» Get Involved: CapWatch Upcoming Activities and Events
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Get Involved: CapWatch Upcoming Activities and Events  

Capitol Watch Meeting Schedule

Capitol Watch provides CEC members and volunteers with an opportunity to not only learn about key legislation but also to educate and encourage thousands of people state-wide to become engaged in the state legislative process and support pro-environment bills. Being a Capitol Watch Captain only requires 4 hours of your time per month during the legislative session, January-May. We will have regular meetings in Grand Junction, Steamboat and Denver.

What: Capitol Watch Denver
When: March 5th, March 19th , April 2nd, April 16th, April 30th (All meetings 6-8 pm)
Where: CEC’s Denver Office, 1536 Wynkoop St #5C
RSVP: Courtney Krause, courtney@cecenviro.org, 303-405-6705 

What: Northwest Capitol Watch Meetings
When/Where: Steamboat, March 26th and Craig, March 27th (Location TBD, 6-8pm)
RSVP: Sasha Nelson, sasha@cecenviro.org


2008 CapWatch Meetings Update

In January, Representative Randy Fischer joined CEC for the Denver Kick-off. He spoke to the group about his upcoming legislation, and emphasized the critical role constituent calls and emails play in influencing their representative’s decisions!
Denver CapWatch volunteers have made education and outreach calls to fellow constituents regarding HB-1280 to "Protect Instream Flow Water Rights" and HB-1312 calling for "Transportation Investment Efficiency"

In Steamboat and Craig we held two Capitol Watch educational forums to many eager volunteers! We are excited about our growth to a new part of the state. 

» Learn more about the role that Rep Fischer has played in tightening state and federal mining regulations

» Get Involved

Sign up for the Colorado Action Network (CAN) 
This is an option perfect for activists who are short on time. Join the CAN and add your voice with thousands of other Coloradans who are speaking up for common-sense solutions to protect Colorado's environment. » Sign up today!


Online Tools

» Learn more about CapWatch

» Calendar of Events

» Bill Tracker

» Fact Sheets

» Citizen Legislative Toolkit


Other links:

www.coloradocapitolwatch.com

Join CEC's Facebook page
Are you already on Facebook? Join the Colorado Environmental Coalition Group here and become friends with CEC. A great way to get involved in the community, get announcement about important news and upcoming events, and help support CEC.

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Other Important News/Activities

Mailing Party

All volunteers are welcome to come down to the CEC office to enjoy good company, libations, and snacks all while helping out CEC!

When: March 18th , 6-8 pm
Where: CEC’s Denver Office, 1536 Wynkoop St #5C
RSVP: Courtney Krause, courtney@cecenviro.org, 303-405-6705 


Internships
CEC will be hiring a water intern and community outreach intern for spring/summer 2008. We will post internships on our website soon, but in the meantime, please email courtney@cecenviro.org for more information.