John,
It’s unusual for a young organization to be making the headlines and headway o2 Utah has, but at just two years old, it is proving itself a powerful force in our state.
By taking the unique approach of involving itself in primaries, especially GOP primaries, o2 Utah has changed the conversation around environmental issues during election cycles. By drafting comprehensive policy, then getting candidates on the record supporting those policies, o2 Utah is holding politicians’ feet to the fire to follow through with their campaign promises. But to continue this important work, they need your help.
o2 Utah has a clear-eyed view of how bad policy happens and is working to counter it at the source. Facts—and what is best for all Utahns—make little difference when extractive industries, utility monopolies, and narrow interests run the show during the leverage point of elections.
This is where o2 Utah comes in. They take the fight to elections and stops giving free rein to narrow interests. o2 Utah has the flexibility to engage in electoral work as well as draft and lobby for bold legislation to clean Utah’s dirty air, protect our public lands, and combat climate change.
To further the impact of this effective organization and change the status quo in Utah, we need your help. I know we will only be successful if we, as outdoor, environmental advocates, take a strategic stance and get involved, early on, in elections to get good policy. It’s vital for our quality of life, our health, our economy, and our personal passions.
Please join me in supporting the work of o2 Utah. Donate today.
Your friend & cohort in this work,
Peter Metcalf
Co-Founder, Black Diamond Equipment
