1) We identify consensus issues and build coalitions: It is important to build ties among the various pro-conservation groups and to identify issues where we can all speak with one voice.

2) We communicate and lobby: We communicate the priorities of the conservation community to policy makers through regular reports, position papers and testimony before committees. At the same time, we keep the conservation community informed about important issues being raised at the Capitol. Sign up on our e-mail list to stay informed and help us lobby your own legislators.

3) We hold policy-makers accountable: we track their votes on key issues and publish an annual Conservation Scorecard detailing those votes.

4) We get involved in elections: we work to support pro-conservation candidates and to defeat politicians who have consistently poor records on environmental issues.