MARCH 17TH – 18TH | WASHINGTON, DC

2026 Hill Day

Carbon to Sea is going to Capitol Hill for our second annual Hill Day! We are organizing meetings with Congressional staff to educate them about ocean alkalinity enhancement efforts underway and federal needs related to ocean-based carbon dioxide removal research. Individual group schedules will vary.

If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to policy@carbontosea.org with “Hill Day 2026” included in the subject line.

General Event Information

All mandatory in-person training will occur at the John Philip Sousa Hall at the Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003.

All meetings with Congressional offices will occur on Capitol Hill. Individual group schedules will vary.

The optional Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Happy Hour will be held at Junction Bistro, 238 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002.

 

 

This event is invite-only. If you have any questions about participation, please reach out to policy@carbontosea.org with “Hill Day 2026″ included in the subject line.

Please be advised that photographs and/or video footage may be taken at the event for use by the Carbon to Sea Initiative publicly on our website, social media, and in the press.

Participants should be prepared for multiple meetings across different Congressional offices. Walking will be required between meetings, though accommodations can be made as needed. Individual group schedules will vary.

Business attire is requested. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

For more on what to expect, read about the experience of our 2025 Hill Day.

TRAINING LOCATION: HILL CENTER AT THE OLD NAVAL HOSPITAL

921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC

Agenda

The 2026 Carbon to Sea Hill Day will take place in Washington, DC from March 17 – 18.

This year’s core agenda includes a mandatory in-person training for all attendees on Tuesday, March 17, starting at 3:00 PM, followed by an optional welcome dinner at 5:30 PM.

We will have a final in-person prep session from 8:00 – 9:00 AM on Wednesday, March 18 with Congressional meetings to follow on Capitol Hill. Due to the variable nature of scheduling meetings with congressional staff, participants should plan to be available for meetings until 5:00 PM, though schedules will vary by group.

We will wrap up Hill Day with an optional reception for attendees and partners at 5:30 PM on Wednesday. Please find a detailed agenda, below.

All times are Eastern Time.

 

  • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Hill Day Attendees Dinner (optional)
    Trattoria Alberto Downstairs Private Room, 506 8th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Kick-off Breakfast & Final Preparation (mandatory)
    John Philip Sousa Hall at Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003

 

  • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Hill Meetings 
    Capitol Hill, individual group schedules will vary.

 

  • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Happy Hour (optional) 
    Junction Bistro, 238 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

Hill Day Documents

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