ESA Policy Section

We seek to bring ecologists and policy makers together to better communicate and speak for evidence-based science policy. Join our group, visit us at the annual meeting, or follow us on social media for opportunities and information about the science policy world.
The objectives of Policy Section:
(1) foster interaction among ecologists that have worked or currently work in public policy positions, or have the desire to communicate with those members that do have public policy experience;
(2) form a database of members that have policy experience that can be utilized by the Governing Board, ESA Sections and Chapters, Public Affairs, Science, and Education Offices, and standing ESA committees;
(3) facilitate collaborative links among members through symposia, organized oral sessions, special sessions, and social events in Washington DC and regionally; and
(4) work with the Public Affairs Office to facilitate the participation of students in training exercises and one-on-one interactions with policy makers.