The Key Contact Program helps ASCE members stay up-to-date on actions in Washington and the state capitals that affect civil engineering. Sign up to receive This Week in Washington, a weekly e-newsletter, and Key Alerts that let you know when grassroots action is needed on an issue. Participation in the Program is available to any ASCE member at no extra charge - visit http://www.asce.org/govrel and click on 'Key Contact Program' to complete an online enrollment form.
'6 Clicks' to Communicate with Your Legislators
ASCE's advocacy website makes communicating with your state and federal elected officials easy. Visit http://www.asce.org/advocacy.html and follow the directions to login. Then you can identify your legislators, read background information on hot issues, and send an email message on issues affecting your profession.
ASCE has over 150 policies covering many diverse aspects of civil engineering. Every year, ASCE's Board of Direction approves a Priority Issues list to focus the advocacy efforts of ASCE staff and volunteers. Visit http://www.asce.org/pressroom/news/policies_priorities.cfm to view ASCE's policies and priorities. COPRI related policies include topics such as coastal and offshore development, improvement and maintenance of ports, harbors and waterways, and restoring and maintaining America's beaches.
ASCE adopted two new policies which were developed and promoted by the Wetland and Sediment Management Committee.
