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  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM

John, someone you know could lose the right to vote!

Take action to stop voter suppression across the country, before the vote this week.Dear John,   By now I’m sure you’ve heard of the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility” (SAVE) Act: one of the most restrictive voter ID requirements we've ever seen. If the SAVE Act passes, someone you know could lo…
  April Christenson · [email protected]
March 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM

OLCV's Annual Celebration is May 2nd! Tickets on sale now.

Photo: Mike Putnam Photography Dear John,   OLCV’s Annual Celebration for the Environment is coming up on Friday, May 2nd! Will you join us? Tickets are on sale now! For over 25 years, this event has brought together OLCV supporters, colleagues, environmental advocates, sustainable business leaders,…
  Eliza Walton · [email protected]
March 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Bad news for Oregon’s wolves – will you help?

SB 777 -5, a bill that would endanger the recovery of Oregon’s wolves, has passed the Senate and is now onto a House vote. Dear John,   A bill that endangers the recovery of Oregon’s wolves has passed the Senate and is moving on to the House. In case you missed our previous emails, the Wolf Depredat…
  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
March 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Advocacy day: Help us fight for the freedom to choose how we get around!

Dear John,   Our voices are more impactful when we’re together and in person! Can you join us in Salem on April 17 to tell our state lawmakers why we need green neighborhoods with safe sidewalks, bike paths, public transit, and the freedom to choose how we get around?  Move Oregon Forward Advocacy…
  Eliza Walton · [email protected]
March 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM

Stop Congress’ Attack Critical Clean Vehicle Standards!

Congress may illegally use the Congressional Review Act to revoke states’ right to protect residents from tailpipe pollution if we don’t act now! Hi John,   In the past few years we’ve seen a rise in natural disasters due to climate change and high levels of toxic air pollution. We all have a right…
  Sarah Kline · [email protected]
March 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Re: Join our Storytellers Workshop!

How you can help us fight back against high utility bills…Hi John,   Today is the Building Resilience Storytelling Workshop, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm over Zoom! In case you missed my last email, I want to make sure you don't miss this opportunity to learn more about crafting your story and get some test…
  Eliza Walton · [email protected]
March 25, 2025 at 12:38 AM

John, Oregon’s wolves are calling for your help!

A bill that would stall and endanger the recovery of Oregon’s wolves is up for a vote tomorrow. Tell the Senate to stop it now! Dear John,   Tomorrow one of the two Oregon Conservation Network’s (OCN) Major Threats will have a floor vote: SB 777 -5. We’ve seen this bill before in previous sessions, …
  Eliza Walton · [email protected]
March 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM

CORRECTION: Urgent: Help protect Oregon’s wildlife!

Hi John,   I hope you saw my last email and took action to protect our wildlife and public safety! I'm reaching out to make a clarification on my past email. HB 2978 will not provide funding itself for wildlife crossings, as it is a policy bill only, but it will pave the way for wildlife crossing fu…
  Sarah Kline · [email protected]
March 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Join our Storytellers Workshop!

How you can help us fight back against high utility bills… Hi John,   Climate change is here, and our communities are already feeling the impacts. On top of that, utility rate hikes in Oregon have gone too far, which makes us less resilient and safe. That’s why OLCV has joined Building Resilience, a…
  Eliza Walton · [email protected]
March 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM

Urgent: Help protect Oregon’s wildlife!

Take action before the hearing on Monday 2/17 to pass a bill that funds wildlife crossings! Dear John,   We’re lucky to live in a state full of wildlife. Yet, in the age of vehicles and roadways, our wildlife is at a great risk of vehicle collisions. Each year in Oregon there are over 7,000 wildlife…
  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
March 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Urgent: Stop voter suppression - our democracy needs you!

Hi John,   By now I’m sure you’ve heard of the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility” (SAVE) Act: one of the most restrictive voter ID requirements we've ever seen. We’re expecting a vote any day now, so make sure you tell Congress to vote NO on the SAVE Act now before it’s too late! Tell Congress…
  Paige Spence · [email protected]
March 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM

John, we’re looking for new board members!

Join our dynamic and passionate board, serving as the beating heart of OLCV. Hi John,   You’re on our email list because you care about the environmental movement. You're a part of our community that’s working towards environmental justice. Beyond our wonderful members like you, the Oregon League of…
  Sarah Kline · [email protected]
March 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM

Re: It’s mega energy affordability week in the Capitol: take action now!

Dear John,   This morning was the hearing for the second bill in our Energy Affordability and Utility Accountability package: One Stop Shop 2.0 (HB 3081). Although two hearings for our priority bills have already passed, legislators still need to hear from you!   Put the pressure on our lawmakers to…
  Eliza Walton · [email protected]
March 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM

It’s mega energy affordability week in the Capitol: take action now!

Hi John,   It’s mega energy affordability week for the Oregon state legislature! This week we’ve got hearings for all three bills in Energy Affordability and Utility Accountability priority. Do you have a moment to help us get these bills passed?   Oregonians have seen their utility bills skyrocket…
  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
February 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM

It’s here: See LCV’s Environmental Scorecard!

John, be one of the first to see how your member of Congress and Oregon’s Senators scored on environmental issues in 2024. Dear John,  As of today, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) launched the 2024 National Environmental Scorecard! Check the scores of your Congress members here.  The 2024 Na…
  Sarah Kline · [email protected]
February 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM

John, there’s so much we can achieve together!

Dear John,  I’m sure you’ve seen our emails recently. You know we are hard at work every day fighting for a climate safe and healthy future for all of us. So I’ll keep this brief. Today’s the last day of our membership drive, and we need your support to make sure we have the resources to get our Pr…
  April Christenson · [email protected]
February 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Re: John, have you heard what we’ve been working on?

Hi John,   Happy Sunday! We're near the end of our winter membership drive, and we still need your help to secure the resources we need to get our Priorities for a Healthy Oregon across the finish line. Are you able to give what you can now help us lift the heavy weight of climate action? Donate now…
  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]
February 21, 2025 at 1:16 AM

John, have you heard what we’ve been working on?

Hi John,   We’ve been in session for almost a month now, and as a valued member of our organization, I want to make sure you’re up-to-date on all that we’ve been working on and all the heavy weight we’ve been lifting for our climate. Will you help us lift the weight of climate action this session? …
  Sarah Kline · [email protected]
February 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Re: Urgent: Protect Voting Rights – Take Action Today

Dear John,   You may have missed Britney's last email. We need your help to stop the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility” (SAVE) Act, which would be one of the most restrictive voter ID requirements we've ever seen. It only takes a second to stop voter suppression! Take action The SAVE Act would …
  April Christenson · [email protected]
February 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Re: John, will you help us share the love of Oregon?

Hi John,   Although Oregon's birthday and Valentine's Day are over, we need to show our love for our state now more than ever. We have a lot of heavy lifting to do to pass our legislative priorities this session and defend against rollbacks to our progress. Will you renew your OLCV membership today …
  Laurel Viles · [email protected]
February 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Re: John, utility rate hikes in Oregon have gone too far

I hope you are all staying warm with this winter weather! This storm has got me thinking...Hi John,   I hope you all enjoyed the snow and have been staying warm! With this winter weather, I’ve been thinking a lot about my energy bills — and I’m sure you have too.  In the last 5 months since moving t…
  Sarah Kline · [email protected]
February 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM

John, will you help us share the love of Oregon?

Dear John,   Today may be Valentine’s Day, but we’ve got something bigger to celebrate. Today is Oregon’s 166th Birthday! Happy Birthday to our beautiful state of Oregon.   In honor of Oregon’s birthday, will you donate to OLCV today to ensure we have the resources we need to continue protecting our…
  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
February 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Join our Storytellers Workshop!

How you can help us fight back against high utility bills… Dear John,   Climate change is here, and our communities are already feeling the impacts. On top of that, utility rate hikes in Oregon have gone too far, which makes us less resilient and safe. That’s why OLCV helped co-found Building Resili…
  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
February 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Urgent: Protect Voting Rights – Take Action Today

Hi John,   We need your help to stop the harmful “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility” (SAVE) Act, a dangerous piece of legislation designed to make it harder for millions of eligible Americans to register and vote. This bill would enact the most restrictive voter ID requirement this country has e…
  Eliza Walton · [email protected]
February 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM

John, have you heard the latest on our Major Threat?

Dear John,   Last week we announced the first Major Threat of the session to Oregon’s health and clean air, HB 3119, a bill that will delay Oregon’s clean truck rules. In the same week, the House Climate, Energy, and Environment Committee held a hearing on this bill, deciding to review the comments…
  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
January 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM

John, utility rate hikes in Oregon have gone too far

Dear John,  Has your monthly energy bill gone up in recent years? John, utility rate hikes in Oregon have gone too far. We need your voice this legislative session to ensure lawmakers invest in energy efficiency and affordability. In the 2025 legislative session, lawmakers have two choices: Make lo…
  Eliza Walton · [email protected]
January 28, 2025 at 9:02 PM

Major threat alert: Take a stand for clean air

Oil and gas companies have launched a new attack against clean air. Tell your lawmakers to oppose Major Threat HB 3119! Hi John,   Session just started, and I’m already writing to you today with our first Major Threats to a Healthy Oregon this session: House Bill 3119, that will delay Oregon’s clean…
  Sarah Kline · [email protected]
January 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM

John, are you ready to raise the bar?

Hi John,   As you probably already heard, Oregon’s 2025 legislative session commenced on Tuesday, January 21st! This session, the Oregon League of Conservation Voters is committed to doing all we can to protect our state’s climate and environment, because our planet is worth protecting. You know th…
  Kayah Ryerson · [email protected]
January 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Re: John, you’re invited to our LTE writing party!

Have a say in Oregon’s transportation by joining us for a virtual letter to the editor writing party. Hi John,   I wanted to make sure you saw our invite to this virtual letter to the editor (LTE) training party with OLCV and the Move Oregon Forward campaign! Now's your chance to let our lawmakers k…
  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]
January 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM

Re: Drum roll… The 2025 legislative priorities are here!

Oregon has a great opportunity to continue to be a leader on climate action this year. Take action now!Hi John,  Session has started and we're hitting the ground running! Our 2025 Priorities for a Healthy Oregon are now official. To kick things into high gear, we need your support to remind our lawm…
  Eliza Walton · [email protected]
January 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM

Drum roll… The 2025 legislative priorities are here!

Oregon has a great opportunity to continue to be a leader on climate action this year. Take action now! Hi John,   Oregon’s 2025 legislative session begins on Tuesday, January 21st, but I’ve already started meeting with legislators and partners to ensure we’re doing all we can to pass strong pro-cli…
  Sarah Kline · [email protected]
January 15, 2025 at 1:15 AM

Re: Take action: Stand up to Big Oil and Gas!

The comment period is now open. Urge the Biden Administration to reject pending LNG permits now!Hi John,   There's only a few days left until President Biden leaves office, so make sure you submit your comments to the Department of Energy (DOE) about the impacts of liquified natural gas (LNG) before…
  Laurel Viles · [email protected]
January 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM

John, you’re invited to our LTE writing party!

Have a say in Oregon’s transportation by joining us for a virtual letter to the editor writing party. Hi John,   With the 2025 legislative session starting soon, there’s no easier way to let our lawmakers know what you want to see addressed in a safe, clean, fair, and accountable transportation mea…
  Eliza Walton · [email protected]
January 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM

John, here's the status on the Owyhee

Inside you’ll find an update on our campaign and what’s next for the Owyhee Canyonlands! Hi John,   As dedicated members and supporters of the Owyhee, we know you’ve been patiently waiting for an update on our campaign to protect the Owyhee Canyonlands. I’m writing to you today to thank you for your…
  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
January 9, 2025 at 1:06 AM

Take action: Stand up to Big Oil and Gas!

The comment period is now open. Urge the Biden Administration to reject pending LNG permits now! Hi John,  The Biden Administration recently released its long-awaited analysis of the environmental, economic, and public health impacts of liquified natural gas (LNG) exports, and now we have just over …
  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
January 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM

Re: John, will you join our Town Hall Team?

Hi John,  Happy new year! We’re getting into the swing of things, and starting off the new year strong with the 2025 legislative session on the horizon. Right now is the perfect time to become a superstar climate activist by joining our Town Hall Team! With OLCV’s Town Hall Team, you will join a tea…
  Sarah Kline · [email protected]
January 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM

John, there’s 6 hours left to use your Political Tax Credit!

Dear John,  Before your New Year's celebrations begin, don’t forget that you have 6 hours left to make sure your Oregon Political Tax Credit doesn’t go to waste! If you use your Political Tax Credit this year, that means you can make a $50 or $100 contribution to OLCV to fund the fight for climate a…
  April Christenson · [email protected]
December 31, 2024 at 8:01 PM

John, there's 12 hours til midnight!

John, with only 12 hours to go in 2024, I want to make sure you've heard of Oregon's Political Tax Credit!If you're eligible, you can give $50 or $100 to the OLCV PAC and get your donation back when you file your taxes. It's basically a FREE donation that you can use to help us elect pro-climate a…
  Team OLCV · [email protected]
December 31, 2024 at 5:01 PM

We wish you a Happy New Year, John!

Dear John, it’s New Years Eve, and all of us at OLCV want to be one of the first to wish you a Happy New Year! We want to express our appreciation for your membership throughout this past year.  One great way you can celebrate the end of 2024 and the start of 2025 is to make use of Oregon’s Politica…
  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
December 30, 2024 at 6:30 PM

John, did you miss our sneak peak of 2025?

Dear John,  In case you missed it, Eliza sent out an inside look into the 2025 legislative session yesterday. Our entire team is preparing for the upcoming session, from recruiting volunteers and building a town hall team, to planning lobby days, to raising the donor dollars it takes to get all this…
  Eliza Walton · [email protected]
December 30, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Help us pass our priorities in 2025, John!

Hi John, there are only a few days left of 2024! As a valued member of OLCV, I wanted to give you a sneak peak of what’s ahead of us in 2025. John, we’ve got a lot of work to do in 2025 to protect our climate and environment. Will you help by making a contribution to OLCV today? We can’t do it wit…
  Sarah Kline · [email protected]
December 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Fwd: John, let me give you some hope this holiday season

Dear John,  I’m sure you are busy celebrating this holiday season, resting, and preparing for the new year, so I wanted to make sure that you saw this message from OLCV’s Executive Director. Together we create hope for a climate safe and healthy future. That’s what your contribution to OLCV today ca…
  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]
December 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM

John, let me give you some hope this holiday season

Hi John, I hope you have been enjoying a warm and joyful holiday with your loved ones.I’m writing to you today to extend a branch of hope as we head into 2025. The holidays remind me of the spirit of togetherness, giving, and hope.  The next four years will be tough with Trump back in the White Ho…
  Team OLCV · [email protected]
December 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM

John, happy holidays!

Dear John, During this season of gratitude, all of us at OLCV want to thank you for being a part of our community. From volunteering, to taking action, to donating — you make our work possible.   This year, OLCV volunteers knocked on over 5,200 doors to support OLCV-endorsed candidates in the 2024 G…
  Anthony Broadman · [email protected]
December 23, 2024 at 5:30 PM

As an OLCV member, thank you for helping me win!

Dear John, I’m Anthony Broadman, Senator-elect for District 27, Central Oregon! I have served on Bend’s City Council since 2020, so I’m thrilled to be able to represent Central Oregon in Salem. If you’re receiving this email, you are a part of OLCV’s vital work to elect pro-environment candidates,…
  Sarah Kline · [email protected]
December 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM

LAST CALL: Take part in our gratitude challenge!

Give the gift of an OLCV membership today. Dear John, today’s your last chance to give the gift of climate action this holiday season with OLCV’s gratitude challenge! It doesn’t take much to make an impact in the climate movement, but it is going to take all of us giving what we can. The gift of a…
  April Christenson · [email protected]
December 22, 2024 at 12:30 AM

Fwd: John, we've got a last minute gift idea!

Hi John,   The holidays are right around the corner, so get into the spirit of giving or finish your holiday shopping with OLCV’s gratitude challenge. This year, we’re challenging our members to show their gratitude this holiday season by giving the gift of an OLCV membership!   Why should you give …
  Sarah Kline · [email protected]
December 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM

John, we've got a last minute gift idea!

Dear John, need a last minute gift idea for a loved one who is passionate about climate action? Look no further! Surprise someone this year with a donation to OLCV and take part in the spirit of giving!  This year is a great time to give someone the gift of climate action. It’s dark to think of, bu…
  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]
December 20, 2024 at 1:30 AM

Fwd: Let me tell you my OLCV story

Did you see this email from Dan Rayfield, Oregon's Attorney General-Elect?Hi John,  I want to make sure you saw this email from Oregon Attorney General-Elect Dan Rayfield. Dan is a longtime environment champ, with a lifetime OLCV score of 95% and several OLCV awards over the years, from Rising Star …
  Dan Rayfield · [email protected]
December 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Let me tell you my OLCV story

Donate now! Dear John, My name is Dan Rayfield and I am thrilled to introduce myself as Oregon’s next Attorney General. As the former Speaker of the Oregon House, I’ve worked with OLCV for years. I know from experience that OLCV is extremely effective at what they do – elect environmental champio…