How to Write Effective Public Comment Letters
July 16, 2024

Keen to elevate your voice at the federal level? Want to make sure federal policies are taking into account your community's needs on specific topics? Look no further! The WECR Caucus’ second Federal Policy Training of 2024 builds an essential policy advocacy skill of how to submit comments on proposed rules or changes to existing federal policies. This training, led by Alex Ortiz of the PolicyLink Team, guides participants through an overview of what public comment letters are and why they’re an effective tool for federal advocacy.

• Training Recording
• Training slide deck

Additional Resources

• Example Letters
  • Tennessee SRF Advocacy Cohort’s Comments to TDEC on the SRF Program (State — to TDEC)
  • Sierra Club Comments to TCEQ on SWQS (State — to TCEQ)
  • Sierra Club Comments to EPA on Fracking Wastewater (Federal — to EPA)
• Templates & More How-Tos
  • Environmental Justice Greenbook: Sample Public Comment Letter & Template
  • Public Comment Project: Public Comment Letter Templates
  • NRDC: How to Make a Public Comment Effective