Representatives
How to contact your Representatives
See the guidelines below as a catalyst for contacting your legislators.
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✅ Checklist:
Best Practices for
Contacting
Lawmakers
Identify Yourself Clearly: Always include your full name and physical address to show you are a constituent. Lawmakers prioritize messages from people in their district.
Be Respectful and Courteous: Use polite, professional language—even if you disagree. Avoid anonymous or hostile comments.
Be Clear and Concise: State your concern or request in a few focused sentences. Lawmakers and their staff are busy; clarity helps your message stand out.
Personalize Your Message: Share why the issue matters to you or your community. Personal stories are powerful.
State a Specific Ask: Clearly request a specific action, such as supporting or opposing a bill or policy.
Use Reliable Information: Support your position with facts or data when possible.
Follow Up: Thank the lawmaker for their time and attention, and offer to provide more information if needed.
SLVEC works to balance ecological values with sustainable human needs. One of the most powerful ways you can support environmental protection is by contacting your lawmakers and making your voice heard on issues that matter to you and your community.
Sample Message Template
[Contact Subject:]
Please Support Strong Environmental Protections
Dear [Title] [Last Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I live at [Your Address] in your district. I am writing to urge you to support policies that protect our environment, including clean water, healthy air, and wildlife habitats.
As a supporter of the San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council and their dedication to protecting and restoring the biological diversity, ecosystems, and natural resources of the Upper Rio Grande bioregion, I care deeply about the health of our community and the natural resources we all depend on. Please support [specific bill or policy, if known], and continue to advocate for strong environmental protections.
Thank you for your service and attention to this important issue.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your City, State, ZIP]
[Your email address]
[Your Phone Number]
How to Find Your Representatives
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Colorado State Legislature:
Use the Find My Legislator tool to identify your Colorado State Senator and Representative by entering your address:
https://leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator
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U.S. House of Representatives:
Visit Find Your Representative and enter your ZIP code:
https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
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U.S. Senate:
Find your Colorado Senators and their contact information at: https://www.bennet.senate.gov
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Executive Offices:
Colorado Governor: Visit the official Governor’s Office website:
https://www.colorado.gov/governor
U.S. President and Federal Agencies: Use USAGov’s Elected Officials Tool:
https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials