Eliza Walton · [email protected]

June 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM

Take action: tell legislators to pass SB 1153 and protect our rivers!

Dear John,   Clean water, strong rivers, and healthy fish and wildlife are part of Oregon’s identity — yet many of our state’s outdated water laws are at odds with those values. Right now, with SB 1153, we have a chance to protect the public benefits our rivers provide: by tightening a dangerous lo…

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  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]

June 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM

John, federal cuts are threatening our climate…

Dear John,   If you haven’t already heard the news, the U.S. House recently passed the Reconciliation bill, which is full of cuts to vital community and environmental programs, such as Medicaid, SNAP, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) climate investments. Can you take a moment to take action ag…

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  Eliza Walton · [email protected]

June 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Oregon's wildlife needs you, John!

Take action TODAY to protect Oregon’s native wildlife. Hi John,   As an Oregonian, I know that you know how valuable our wildlife is to our state. Oregon would not be the special state it is without our fish, wildlife, and the habitats they rely upon. From whale watching and birding to fishing, our …

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  Eliza Walton · [email protected]

June 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM

Re: Stop utility companies from charging YOU for their lobbyists and lawyers

Action needed: write your lawmakers to support “getting junk out of our utility bills” TODAY.Dear John,  I'm writing to you today to ask for a last call of support for the passage of Get the Junk out of Rates (SB 88). It has been almost a month since there was a public hearing on SB 88 and with only…

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  Eliza Walton · [email protected]

May 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM

Tell the Legislature and the Governor Hands Off the Bottle Bill!

Hi John,   Oregon's Bottle Bill is iconic. Since 1971 it has helped Oregon achieve record recycling outcomes while keeping our beaches, parks, and waterways free of littered beverage containers. Last year, Oregonians redeemed more than 2 billion aluminum, plastic, and glass beverage containers. Not…

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  Eliza Walton · [email protected]

May 28, 2025 at 10:22 PM

Tell Oregon lawmakers: We need a strong Climate Justice Budget in 2025!

Federal rollbacks are threatening climate progress. Now more than ever, Oregon must lead. Hi John,   Over the past few years, the Oregon Legislature has made smart investments in climate solutions: like helping renters stay cool during deadly heat waves, supporting rural clean energy projects, and c…

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  Eliza Walton · [email protected]

May 23, 2025 at 11:28 PM

Fwd: Oregon wolves are calling out for you!

John, help us stop our Major Threat, SB 777: a bill that sets back the recovery and management of wolves. We need one final push from you to eliminate this bill!Dear John,   Whether or not you saw my last email, I'm writing to you today to follow up and let you know that the Wolf Depredation Compens…

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  Eliza Walton · [email protected]

May 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM

Re: Can you give the POWER Act some power, John?

The POWER Act (HB 3546), one of our Energy Affordability & Utility Accountability priority bills, passed out of its committee and needs your help to pass the Senate!Hi John,   Did you see Britney’s last email? Either way, I wanted to give you an update on where the POWER Act is now.  As of last …

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  OLCV · [email protected]

May 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Make your voice heard to Move Oregon Forward!

Take action and write to your legislators today for transportation that works for ALL Oregonians! Dear John,   We all have to go to work or school, the doctor’s office or the grocery store. But right now, our transportation system doesn’t work for a lot of people. People die on our streets, air poll…

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  Sarah Kline · [email protected]

May 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM

ACTION ALERT: Letter to the Editor Opportunity

Dear John,   Climate change is here, and our communities are already feeling the impacts. That’s why OLCV has joined Building Resilience, to promote healthy resilient communities that run on affordable clean energy AND Move Oregon Forward, to promote a safe, sustainable, climate friendly, and accou…

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  Eliza Walton · [email protected]

May 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Will you help protect our wildlife from unnecessary killings?

Dear John,   Did you know that our state legislature is considering passing a bill that will fund the killing of “predatory” animals by “Wildlife Services” with Predator Control Districts (HB 2403)? Legislators need to hear from those who care about animals on why this bill is bad and needs to be s…

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  Eliza Walton · [email protected]

May 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM

John, take action to protect Oregon’s public lands from logging!

Hi John,   I’m sure you’ve heard that the federal government is opening up our public lands and national forests for logging, putting profit over our forests, wildlife, and communities (see the EOs here and here). Now there’s a bill moving through the Oregon legislature, HB 3103-5, that would incre…

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  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]

May 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM

The election is a week from today!

Dear John,  This is your friendly reminder that the upcoming election on Tuesday, May 20th is a week away!  Have you made your plan to vote yet? If not, no worries! There are two ways to return your ballot: Send it by mail! Your ballot must be postmarked on or before May 20th, and arrive at your co…

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  Eliza Walton · [email protected]

May 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Oregon wolves are calling out for you!

John, help us stop our Major Threat, SB 777: a bill that sets back the recovery and management of wolves. We need one final push from you to eliminate this bill! Dear John,   If you’ve missed our Major Threat emails, let me tell you about the Wolf Depredation Compensation Program Bill (SB 777 A). Th…

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  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]

May 7, 2025 at 9:16 PM

Can you give the POWER Act some power, John?

The POWER Act (HB 3546), one of our Energy Affordability & Utility Accountability priority bills, needs your help to move forward in the legislature! Dear John,   Today, I was in the state Capitol, speaking to lawmakers and advocating for our priority Energy Affordability & Utility Accountab…

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  Eliza Walton · [email protected]

May 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Stop utility companies from charging YOU for their lobbyists and lawyers

Action needed: write your lawmakers to support “getting junk out of our utility bills” TODAY. Dear John,  As Oregonians struggle with skyrocketing utility bills, Oregon's largest utilities are raising rates, making profits, and passing unnecessary costs on to us. Our utility bills are paying for t…

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  Sarah Kline · [email protected]

May 2, 2025 at 12:58 AM

6 HOURS LEFT to enter to win a trip to the Grand Canyon!

Hi John,   You have until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT to enter to win a 3-night glamping trip for 2 at the Grand Canyon for $100, while supporting our work! Going to the Grand Canyon is a dream of mine, so I personally hope you don't pass this once in a lifetime experience up by buying a raffle ticket and simu…

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  OLCV · [email protected]

May 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM

LAST DAY 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, but today's your last chance to win this once in a lifetime experience! Each raffle ticket goes to supporting our work.  This year for OLCV’s Annual Celebration on May 2nd we're giving away this unforgetta…

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  Eliza Walton · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM

Re: Stop Congress’ Attack Critical Clean Vehicle Standards!

ACT NOW: Congress will have a hearing today on (illegally) using the Congressional Review Act to revoke states’ right to protect residents from tailpipe pollution!Hi John,   Today's the day! The House Congressional Review Act (CRA) vote on the California clean cars, trucks, and heavy-duty omnibus wa…

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  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]

April 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM

Our Environmental Voter Guide is out! Are you registered to vote?

See how your candidates did when asked about the environment with our Environmental Voter Guide! And make sure you register to vote by midnight TODAY (April 29th). Hi John,  Are you ready to vote in the upcoming May 20th special election? As you prepare to vote in the upcoming election, we have som…

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  Eliza Walton · [email protected]

April 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Join the Building Resilience Lobby Day! Speak Up for Climate & Community Justice

You're Invited! Meet w/Legislators on 5/7 in Salem Dear John,   As utility bills spike and heat waves, wildfires, and extreme weather grow more intense, Oregonians are left less resilient, healthy, and safe. We must act in the short term to get utility rate hikes under control, and in the long term…

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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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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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…

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  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,…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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, …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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