1. Concerned citizens demonstrating their support for an issue ADVOCACY=

2. 91 Participants (22 states) States Participating in the 2014 TWW Fly-in colored in blue

3. Why a Fly-in? Demonstrate Need & Support for the Program Direct Delivery of Information-Avoid the Spam Folder Maintain/Build Lasting Relationships with MOC/Staff A Coalition in Action

4. Hill Meetings 1.BE on-time & respective of time 2.BE yourself (friendly, informative & honest) 3.BE a good listener 4.BE prepared 5.BE adaptable 6.BE grateful

5. Budget

6. Murray & Ryan Budget Agreement  Mostly eliminated sequestration  Set FY14 & FY15 spending levels  FY15 (+$2B)

7. Deficit

8. Other Facts Wildlife Diversity Programs  10% of agency budgets available to conserve >90% of species  States estimate they will need on average of $9.0-$26M more  The State & Tribal Wildlife Grants program supports 1,520 jobs and contributes $181M in total economic output

9. State Wildlife Grants Millions of $’s Fiscal Year

10. Our ASK  Maintain the Highest Funding Level for State & Tribal Wildlife Grants in FY15 FY14=$58.7M FY10=$90.0M -35%

11. The WHAT  CORE program for preventing federal endangered species listings  Used to address 12,000 species  Directly supports State Wildlife Action Plans  Non-regulatory, voluntary & incentive-based State & Tribal Wildlife Grants Program…

12. The WHY  Has reduced federal ESA listings  Is addressing invasive species & disease issues  Can support environmental reviews  Funds revision & implementation of State Wildlife Action Plans  Used to conserve fish & wildlife on tribal lands  Helps states prepare for & address climate change State & Tribal Wildlife Grants Program…

13. The JOBS  Contributes $181M in total economic input  Supports 28 jobs per $1M (twice as many jobs as road and bridge construction)  Other economic Stats  Outdoor Industry Association-$646 billion in consumer spending and 6.1 million direct jobs  USFWS-90.1 million participants; $145 billion expenditures State & Tribal Wildlife Grants Program…

14. The SUPPORT  Supported by every State Fish & Wildlife Agency  Supported by >148 members of Congress  Supported by the 6,413 organizations of the Teaming With Wildlife coalition State & Tribal Wildlife Grants Program…

15. The WORDS State & Tribal Wildlife Grants Program… Accountable Flexible & Proactive Successful Smart Investment $ More $ Funding

16. The Action  Sign Dear Colleague Letter (?)  Make a Programmatic Request  House deadline April 4 th  Senate (?)  Speak to Appropriators State & Tribal Wildlife Grants Program…

17. Our ASK  Maintain the Highest Funding Level for State & Tribal Wildlife Grants in FY15 FY14=$58.7M FY10=$90.0M -35%

18. Questions