Government : REAP Day at the Capitol

Each year, organizations and individuals from across the state come together at the Iowa State Capitol to speak with legislators about the importance of protecting Iowa’s natural resources at Environmental Lobby Day/REAP Day at the Capitol.

This year, the event takes place Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Speaking face-to-face with legislators and showing that there is a broad base of support for a healthy environment is one of the most important ways to help advance programs and policies that protect Iowa’s air, water and land.

Schedule of Events

7:00 a.m. – Statehouse opens (we recommend individual attendees arrive at 8:30 a.m.) 8:30 a.m. – Exhibitors set up in the rotunda.

8:30 a.m. – Optional citizen lobbyist training. Room 102.

9:00 a.m. – Exhibits open in the rotunda, visits with legislators begin. Council staff will be available to assist you with legislator visits; look for us at our display near the middle of the rotunda.

9:45 a.m. – Speaker program in the rotunda. Please gather around the podium at this time. Planned speakers include:

Senator Dvorsky (D- Johnson)

Senator Johnson (R-Osceola)

Margo Underwood, chair, Iowa Natural Resources Commission

Mark Ackelson, president emeritus, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation

Ralph Rosenberg, executive director, Iowa Environmental Council 1:00 p.m. – Exhibit hours end. Organizations tear down their displays.

Please note: Lunch is available in the statehouse cafeteria on the ground floor. A separate lunch option will not be provided.

If anyone is interested in attending, please contact us and we may be able to coordinate transportation.