Ecological science can play a key role in informing environmental policy and solving environmental problems. The Public Affairs Office of the Ecological Society of America (PAO) aims to share ecological information through traditional and new media, address federal policy issues affecting STEM research and education and the environment, and foster ESA member engagement in policy and media arenas.
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The PAO does this work by providing information and training to ESA members and presenting ecological science through policy statements, meetings with policy-makers and congressional briefings. This presentation will provide tips and best practices for engaging in policy – whether it is at the state, local or federal level. It will also highlight resources available from ESA and other organizations that students and faculty can use to follow policy developments and effectively engage in policy.