BoatUS Government Affairs
 
Grassroots Lobbying Tool Kit
An Online Resource for Boaters
Success Stories & Additional Resources

BoatUS frequently hears from members on how they tackled a local issue and what the outcome was. Some of the more interesting or successful local efforts have been written up in BoatU.S. Magazine. Here are some of those stories that other boating groups may be able to learn from:

Showdown in Big Sky Country

Anglers De-bone No-Take Zones

Camped Out for a Cause

Turning the Light On at Red 4

Brooklyn Boaters Save Barren Island Marina

Stalking Snakeheads

Articles are in PDF format.


Table of Contents

Lobbying Toolkit Homepage

Who’s In Charge? Or Civics 101

Writing to Elected Officials

Forming Coalitions

Getting Publicity and Working with the Media

Success Stories and Additional Resources