WASLA - Washington Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects
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Governmental Affairs Committee


Committee Chair: Curtis LaPierre, ASLA
OTAK

curtis.lapierre@otak.com

Executive Committee Representative:
Don Benson, ASLA

donbenson67@yahoo.com
                                              

Committee Description

The Governmental Affairs Committee is responsible for serving as the advocate for Washington State licensees in matters of professional licensing and practice, representing WASLA members in contacting state and local governmental entities through the Executive Committee and testifying in matters that potentially affect the practice of landscape architecture in Washington.

How You Can Get Involved

If you want to contribute your time and talent please join us.  New ideas and new faces are always welcome.

Task and Goals
  • Lobbying Efforts
  • AELC Delegate Enhance Relations with Allied Professionals
  • Contact with State Legislators
  • Lobby Day/Licensure Summit
  • Advocating of Local/State/National Government Issues
  • Continuing Conversations with the WA Board of Landscape Architecture

Helpful Linkss

General

Architects and Engineers Legislative Council of Washington
Washington Department of Licensing
American Society of Landscape Architects Advocacy Network    

US Federal Government
   
U.S. Forest Service
U.S. National Park Service
Occupational Outlook Handbook (BLS) - Landscape Architects

 
To recommend a link, please send an email to: office@wasla.org
calendar

2012 WASLA Conference - Changing Convention
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Lynnwood Convention Center

Anouncing Andrea Wulf, best selling author of The Founding Gardeners
Thursday, March 1, 2012
7:00 am
The Museum of History & Industry
$20

Your LA License and What is Expected to Keep It!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
5:30 pm
Mithun: Pier 56, 1201 Alaskan Way, #200 Seattle, WA
Free

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