Voices for Water: Advocacy Program

 

Want to create real change for your local waterways?
Suncoast Waterkeeper’s Voices for Water: Advocacy Program is designed to empower citizens to become a voice for clean water and conservation!

Goals:

✔️ Learn & Lead – Receive in-depth issue training to advocate for water protection confidently
✔️ Engage with Officials – Meet directly with local leaders in Sarasota and Manatee Counties to discuss critical water issues.
✔️ Advocacy Made Manageable – Just 3 simple meetings—train, advocate, and celebrate!

Check out our focus issues and key asks for our 2025 session!

Manatee County Issues:

Sarasota County & City of Sarasota Issues:

Interested in being a part of this year’s movement for cleaner, healthier water?
Contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Key Dates:

  • January: Sign up and secure your spot.
  • February 9 OR March 8: Attend one of our training sessions to prepare and learn about your chosen clean water issue. February 9 will be for Manatee County issues, March 8 will be for Sarasota County and City of Sarasota issues. 
  • February 2–March 22, 2025: Join your group members to meet with government officials during our Advocacy Window from World Wetlands Day (Feb. 2) to World Water Day (Mar. 22).
  • April: Celebrate your impact at our Volunteer Debrief and Thank You Event.