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  Sarah Kline · [email protected]
April 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM

4 days left to enter to win a trip to the Grand Canyon!

  Hi John,   A 3-night glamping trip for 2 at the Grand Canyon could be yours for only $100! Enter our raffle today and support our work while being entered to win this once in a lifetime experience.  This year for OLCV’s Annual Celebration on May 2nd we're giving away this unforgettable glamping …
  Eliza Walton · [email protected]
April 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM

John, there's 2 more Major Threats to our environment

Dear John,   Last week, OLCV/Oregon Conservation Network (OCN) designated two more bills as Major Threats to our environment,  HB 3103-5 and HB 2403. In case you aren’t keeping count, that’s four Major Threats so far this session – the most we’ve faced in a while.   What all of this means is that w…
  OLCV · [email protected]
April 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM

LAST CALL: OLCV's Annual Celebration for the Environment!

Help us celebrate our recent climate wins and create hope for this next year at our Annual Celebration for the Environment! Join us on Friday, May 2nd for an inspiring evening with noteworthy speeches, community members, and delicious food and drink. More details inside.Photo: Mike Putnam Photograph…
  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
April 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM

Let’s celebrate Earth Day!

Hi John, I, just like you, have been feeling the worry, dread, and heaviness of the actions of the Trump administration. There have been countless unprecedented attacks on much more than just our climate and environment, and I know we are all needing hope right now. During times like these, I’m gla…
  Eliza Walton · [email protected]
April 21, 2025 at 11:45 PM

Did you know data centers aren’t paying their share?

The POWER Act (HB 3546), one of our Energy Affordability & Utility Accountability priority bills, is up for a vote in the House tomorrow! Take action to help it move forward. Hi John,   Tomorrow, one of our priority bills, HB 3546 A — the POWER Act, is up for a vote on the House floor. The POWER…
  Sarah Kline · [email protected]
April 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM

What's on your bucket list, John?

Hi John,   Have you ever been to the Grand Canyon? I haven't, but it's been on my bucket list ever since I was a kid. That's why I'm personally so excited to announce that we're giving away a glamping trip to the Grand Canyon for OLCV’s Annual Celebration on May 2nd! What could be more magical th…
  Eliza Walton · [email protected]
April 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM

A hundred environmental advocates met at the Capitol yesterday!

Dear John,   Yesterday I joined the Move Oregon coalition and a hundred advocates in the Oregon State Capitol to rally for a safety first, climate forward, and accountable transportation package. Oregonians deserve an equitable transportation system that’s accessible, multimodal, climate-forward, a…
  Brad Reed · [email protected]
April 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM

One day to make a big difference. Join us to do something about climate rollbacks.

This is what you can do in Oregon to fight federal climate cuts. Dear John,   I’ll be honest with you: the current legislative session could go either way for us, and either way it will be historic. Either Oregon will decide to reclaim our status as a climate leader right when this nation needs it t…
  OLCV · [email protected]
April 15, 2025 at 9:48 PM

John, do you need some hope for our climate?

Help us celebrate our recent climate wins and create hope for this next year at our Annual Celebration for the Environment! Join us on Friday, May 2nd for an inspiring evening with noteworthy speeches, community members, and delicious food and drink.Photo: Mike Putnam Photography Dear John,  OLCV's …
  Sarah Kline · [email protected]
April 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM

John, win a dream glamping trip in the Grand Canyon!

Enter our raffle to win a once in a lifetime trip for 2 guests for 3 nights in an eco-dome in the Grand Canyon! More information inside.   Dear John,   OLCV’s Annual Celebration is coming up on May 2nd and we’re giving away a glamping trip in the Grand Canyon! Raffle tickets are just $100 and suppo…
  Eliza Walton · [email protected]
April 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM

John, will you submit testimony to secure climate funding?

Hi John,   The Ways and Means Roadshow has been in full swing, with the final stops in La Grande, Salem, and Klamath Falls to name a few. If you aren’t already familiar with Ways and Means, it’s a committee consisting of a group of legislators tasked with making decisions about a government’s finan…
  April Christenson · [email protected]
April 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM

John, you're invited to OLCV's Annual Celebration on May 2nd!

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!  We know that the next four years will bring many threats to our climate and environment from the federal level, but we also know from…
  Eliza Walton · [email protected]
April 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM

John, want to see how you can make polluters pay?

Take action to support SB 1187 - Oregon’s Polluter Pays bill - to require large fossil fuel firms to pay compensation for past climate change damages! Dear John,   As everyday Oregonians, we’ve been the ones to face the consequences of an ever-worsening climate, although we are not responsible for …
  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
April 7, 2025 at 11:45 PM

LAST CALL: John, help us fight for the freedom to choose how we get around!

You're invited to join OLCV and Move Oregon Forward Advocacy Day on April 17th! Make sure you RSVP before April 10th to join us. Hi John,   We're coming up on Move Oregon Forward's Advocacy Day on April 17th, so I want to make sure you get the chance to register before it's too late! Join us in Sale…
  April Christenson · [email protected]
April 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM

Your chance to win a glamping trip in the Grand Canyon!

  Dear John,   OLCV’s Annual Celebration is coming up on May 2nd and we’re giving away a glamping trip in the Grand Canyon! Raffle tickets are just $100 and support our work protecting Oregon’s natural legacy, electing pro-environment candidates to office, and holding our elected leaders accountab…
  Kayah Ryerson · [email protected]
April 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM

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

Hi John,   Did you catch Britney's email? Don't miss this opportunity on Thursday, April 17th to advocate for safer, more equitable, more affordable, and climate forward transportation for all Oregonians with OLCV and Move Oregon Forward! Move Oregon Forward Advocacy DayThursday, April 17 9 a.m. to …
  Eliza Walton · [email protected]
April 3, 2025 at 12:06 AM

Stop Unfair Rollbacks on Air Quality and Clean Trucks!

Hi John,   You can see it and smell it when a big truck passes you on the highway or in our neighborhood—diesel truck pollution is a daily reality for Oregonians. Here in Oregon, 19 of 36 counties have diesel pollution high enough to increase your lifetime risk for cancer. But it doesn’t have to be…
  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…