This edition of ESA Science Policy News contains information about a policy training video for ESA members on how best to communicate science to non-technical audiences, tips for conducting a successful meeting with an elected official, and information about trends in funding for research. Plus, there's information about Congressional support for NSF and EPA funding, the Farm Bill, NSF grants for biodiversity collections, and more.

Click here for the August 2, 2013 edition of ESA Science Policy News.