Committee Mission:
To promote dialogue between Lynnhaven River NOW and our elected and appointed officials.

Primary Goals:
Develop a rapport with individual officials by maintaining frequent contact with them.
Educate elected and appointed officials on all public policy issues affecting the restoration and protection of Lynnhaven River.
Promote LRNow events, activities and initiatives to elected and appointed officials.
Inform and educate the watershed community on public policy initiatives

Recent Projects:
Spring 2009 --Introduce LRNow to our elected and appointed officials.
Fall 2009 – Sponsor a Delegate Candidate Forum for the six candidates for State Delegate whose districts are in our watershed.

Meeting Schedule:
The Public Policy Committee meets monthly in the new Fire Station on Shore Drive and Great Neck Road on the fourth Thursday evening of the month at 6:30 PM.

Links to the latest meeting minutes:
April 2009 minutes
March 2009 minutes
February 2009 minutes

Contact:
Please contact Karen Forget, kforget@lynnhaven2007.com or 757-962-5398, if you wish more information or are interested in serving on the Public Policy Committee.