2009 Legislative Fly-in

ACA Fly-In Success!

This spring, ACA, partnering with our sister organization ACV, hosted our semi-annual Legislative Fly-In.  With 40 participants it was our biggest Fly-In ever and a huge success.  They came from all over Alaska (spanning 15 different Senate Districts and 19 different House districts) to learn about the legislative process and what it takes to positively affect good public policy. Highlights included a Legislative Lunch Reception attended by over 75 people, including many staffers and Legislators as well as presentations from Deborah Williams of Alaska Conservation Solutions, Lois Epstein of Alaska Transportation Priorities Project, Chris Rose or Renewable Energy Alaska Projects, Bob Shavelson of Cook Inletkeeper and Tim Leach of the MEA Ratepayers Alliance. 

Far and away the top issue for fly-in participants was energy – encouraging energy efficiency and renewable energy legislation while steering Alaska away from coal.  However, issues ranged from toxics in the environment to coastal management and mixing zones.  While it is too soon to feel the full effect of the Fly-In on legislation we have already seen positive movement as a result of the work done by all our participants.  Thanks to everyone who attended and keep up the good work!

Fly-In By The Numbers

    * # of Fly-In Participants: 40

    * # of Senate Districts Represented: 15

    * # of House Districts Represented: 19

    * # of guest speakers: 10

    * # of guests at Legislative Lunch Reception: +75

Renewable energy is Alaska's future, coal is the past