Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

September 4, 2020 at 1:01 AM

Oregon’s carbon-storing forests need your help!

  Dear John, Did you know that Oregon’s forests play a major role in fighting climate change? Our moss-shrouded temperate forests aren’t just beautiful—they also store more carbon than almost any other ecosystem on Earth! And, yet, the Oregon Department of F…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

September 1, 2020 at 9:01 PM

John, what should we read for our next OLCV Book Club pick?

  Hi John, Thank you to everyone who joined us for our second OLCV Book Club meeting! We had a great discussion about Saving Big Creek. I loved this book, and really enjoyed the way Andrea brought this piece of Oregon’s history to life. Thank you again to An…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

August 27, 2020 at 6:01 PM

FWD: There's still time to answer our second member question!

Dear John, There's still time to answer our second member survey question! We want to know: which part of our work do you find the most useful? Is it taking online actions to support environmental issues? Or being able to look up our endorsements as you're filling out your ballot? Or reading our Env…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

August 26, 2020 at 9:43 PM

You're invited to OLCV's (Virtual) Annual Celebration for the Environment

  Dear John, 2020 has been a big year for Oregon’s environment. In March, Governor Kate Brown signed one of the boldest climate action executive orders in the country, and in November, we have the chance to elect environmental champions in races from local t…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

August 25, 2020 at 9:00 PM

One week left to enter our Nature Nearby Photo Contest!

  Hi John, There’s only one week left to enter our Nature Nearby Photo Contest! Thank you to everyone who’s already entered. If you haven’t yet, email us a photo of nature in your neighborhood (at [email protected]) for a chance to win!  We’ll be revealing t…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

August 21, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Protect Oregon’s Vote-By-Mail System!

  Hey John, The general election is coming up fast, and, as you’ve likely seen in the news, Trump is threatening our vote-by-mail system. Will you join us in fighting for our democracy, and protecting vote-by-mail? Ask your lawmakers to pass a bill that woul…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

August 11, 2020 at 10:31 PM

The results are in! And a new survey question.

A new survey question for you...   Dear John, The results are in from our first member survey question! When asked to name your top environmental issue, the overwhelming majority of you said climate change.  Over the last several years, we have made climate c…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

August 8, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Join us for OLCV's Virtual Annual Celebration for the Environment

  Dear John, You're invited to OLCV's Virtual Annual Celebration for the Environment on Friday, September 11th. Join us from home for our biggest fundraising event of the year. Hear from elected officials and OLCV-endorsed candidates running for office, and …

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

August 5, 2020 at 5:01 PM

FWD: John, our clean air and water are at risk!

Only a few days left to email your lawmakers!Dear John, Lawmakers have officially been called to a special session, this Monday, August 10th! Act now: email your state senator and state representative, and urge them not to cut funding for clean air and water, wildlife, and renewable energy. So many…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

August 4, 2020 at 8:45 PM

Some photos from our Nature Nearby Photo Contest!

Some of the entries we've received so far...   Hi John, I’m loving all the photos OLCV members have entered into our Nature Nearby Photo Contest so far! From native tree frogs to herds of elk, it’s been fascinating to see just how much of the natural world we…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 1:00 AM

Act now: our clean air and water are at risk!

Our communities need clean air and water now more than ever!   Dear John, Last week, I testified at a virtual public hearing, urging lawmakers not to cut funding for clean air and water, renewable energy, and so many other environmental programs that Oregonia…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 6:02 PM

FWD: which environmental issue do you care most about?

We have a question for you... Hey John, Have you answered our first member survey question yet? There are so many environmental issues we all care about, but we want to know which environmental issue interests you the most. Environmental Justice? Climate change? Wildlife? Land-use? C…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

July 25, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Which environmental issue do you care most about?

  Hi John, Team OLCV isn’t just made up of the staff and board--it’s also made up of members like you: the action-takers, donors, voters, and volunteers who make up our amazing community. One of our goals for this summer is to get to know all of you better! …

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

July 18, 2020 at 1:26 AM

OLCV Photo Contest -- Nature Nearby!

Dear John, Announcing...OLCV’s 2020 Photo Contest! This year’s theme? Nature Nearby.   We’ve all been spending more time close to home--hanging out in the yard, walking to the local park, stopping quite literally to smell the roses along the way. For our Nature Nearby Pho…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 1:46 AM

How clean buildings can help Oregon fight climate change

Dear John, Oregon is growing fast--by the year 2050, more than 700,000 new homes and 800 million square feet of new commercial space will be added to our communities. These new buildings will last for years--for decades; maybe even centuries. Will they run on fossil fuels? W…

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  Doug Moore, OLCV · [email protected]

July 9, 2020 at 8:37 PM

Who we elect matters

      Dear John,   We are living through an extremely challenging time. COVID-19 has taken the lives of over 130,000 people in the United States. And, across the country, people are rising up to demand justice for Black people and communities who have suffered from poli…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 6:14 PM

FWD - Storytelling project: how do you connect with nature?

Hey John, We still want to hear your story! How have you been connecting with nature over the past few months? Submit your story here!   OLCV member Stacey from Ontario, Oregon sent us this story about spending more time outside: I am fortunate to have nature in my own yard. This year I hav…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 9:01 PM

OLCV Environmental Book Club - Saving Big Creek

Hi John, Summer is finally here! I’m looking forward to getting outside, spending long days by the river, and lounging in the sun with a good book—including OLCV’s next Book Club pick!    This time around, we’ll be reading Saving Big Creek by local author Andrea Scharf. Th…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 12:31 AM

Storytelling project: how do you connect with nature?

Dear John, We’re living through a time of great change. Across the country--and the world--people are coming together to demand a restructuring of society; one that values the Black community and ends the systematic police violence against Black people. The Black Lives Matter…

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  Team OLCV · [email protected]

June 4, 2020 at 9:41 PM

Updated Statement on Racial Violence

      Dear John,   On Tuesday, we sent out our statement on racial violence. Since then, thoughtful voices have let us know that, by using more general terms like people of color, we failed to acknowledge that the current protests are led by and for the Black communit…

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  Team OLCV · [email protected]

June 2, 2020 at 11:31 PM

OLCV's Statement on Racial Violence

      Dear John,   The Oregon League of Conservation Voters stands among those calling for racial justice and accountability in the wake of the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless other people of color.   The environment and racial j…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

May 22, 2020 at 1:31 AM

The election results are in...

Hey John, The election results are in, and we have some good news to share with you—OLCV-endorsed candidates won in every legislative race where we made an endorsement! And what’s even more impressive is just how many of you showed up to vote, volunteer, and support these ca…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

May 19, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Election Day: make sure your vote is counted!

Hey John, It’s Election Day, so I’ll keep this short and get to the point. More than 860,000 Oregon voters have already turned in their ballots! Have you?    If you still have your ballot, you have until 8pm tonight (Tuesday, May 19th) to get your ballot to an official dro…

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  April Christenson · [email protected]

May 15, 2020 at 7:38 PM

Help us elect and re-elect environmental champions

Dear John, Oregon’s primary election is just four days away! It’s too late now to vote by mail, so make sure you drop your ballot off at an official drop box by Tuesday, May 19th, at 8pm.  Our lives have changed tremendously in recent weeks, but one thing hasn’t changed: OLC…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

May 13, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Vote-by-Mail Deadline: What’s Your Environmental Voting Plan?

Hey John, With only six days until Oregon’s 2020 Primary Election this Tuesday, time is running out to make your voice heard! I know you're an environmental voter who cares about Oregon’s future, and I want to make sure you have everything you need going into the election. …

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  April Christenson · [email protected]

May 6, 2020 at 6:23 PM

Deadline extended

Hi John,   Today is the last day to donate to OLCV and have your gift matched! OBRC/Bottle Drop and a small group of donors are matching gifts to OLCV dollar-for-dollar up to $3500, but today is the final day. Don’t miss out!   The May 19th Primary Election is less than 2 weeks away. We’…

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  Christy Splitt · [email protected]

May 3, 2020 at 7:12 PM

Your Environmental Voter Toolkit

Hello John,   Ballots are out and if my social media feed is any indication, Oregonians are ready to fill in their bubbles, seal their envelopes, and show the rest of the country how vote-by-mail is the way to go. On this spring Sunday, I wanted to share the tools that OLCV has…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

May 2, 2020 at 1:01 AM

Watch now: OLCV's Virtual Celebration for the Environment

Hi John,   I hope you are well.    I have exciting news to share with you as we head into the weekend--OLCV’s first-ever Virtual Celebration for the Environment is now live! Visit our website to check it out.    You can watch a webinar update on our work from OLCV Execut…

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  Christy Splitt · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 7:37 PM

Tomorrow: OLCV's Virtual Celebration for the Environment!

Hi John, I hope that you and your loved ones are safe and well.    During this time of social distancing to save lives, we are all finding new ways of connecting. Here at OLCV, we are holding our first-ever Virtual Celebration for the Environment this Friday, May 1st, and I…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 11:45 PM

Ballots Are Out: Let’s Get Out the (Environmental) Vote!

Hey John, Make sure to check your mailbox: ballots for the Primary Election are being mailed out starting today!  Now, new and improved with paid return postage so you no longer have to add a stamp to mail back your ballot!   Once you get your ballot, it’s time to make yo…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 5:46 PM

You're invited: OLCV's Virtual Celebration for the Environment

Hi John, How are you? I want you to know that all of us here at OLCV are thinking of our members during this difficult time. I hope that you and your loved ones are safe and well.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we recently made the difficult decision to postpone our Annual C…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 5:26 PM

Celebrate Earth Day's 50th Anniversary Online!

Hey John, Today is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! Even though we can’t gather in person, Earth Day 2020 is still going to be full of activism, community, and inspiration. Here are just some of the ways you can take action this Earth Day!   Tune in for Earth Day Live Ea…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 11:01 PM

You’re invited to OLCV’s environmental book club!

Hi John, I wanted to reach out and see if you’re interested in joining OLCV’s very first book club! As a published author and OLCV’s Digital Coordinator, I’ve always loved books, especially those with environmental themes. Books not only entertain us, but help us share ideas…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 8:04 PM

Hey John, check out OLCV’s endorsed candidates here!

      Hi John,   I hope you are staying safe and healthy. Did you know that while staying home and saving lives you can also check out OLCV’s list of endorsed candidates for the upcoming May Primary Election? You can – they are all here!   Before you check out the …

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

April 6, 2020 at 8:02 PM

Help Oregon stand up to Trump: protect our air and water

Dear John, Once again, the Trump Administration is putting the interests of big polluters above the health of our communities. Is there any level he won’t sink to? The week before last, President Trump announced that the U.S. EPA will stop enforcing clean air and clean water…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

March 22, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Share your story on World Water Day!

Hey John, When I first sat down to write this email about World Water Day, I found it hard to concentrate. The COVID-19 crisis—and its effects on Oregon's families and communities—has been weighing heavily on all of us. This is a difficult time for Oregon, and for the world.…

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  Team OLCV · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 9:28 PM

Update: COVID-19, End of Session, and Elections

Dear John, As part of our community, we wanted to let you know what steps OLCV is taking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of last Friday, we have closed our offices in Portland and Bend and are continuing our work protecting Oregon’s people and places remotely from our homes. Our off…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

March 16, 2020 at 11:01 PM

How did Oregon score? LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard released!

Dear John, Are Oregon’s Senators and Representatives standing up for our values in Congress? Are they fighting to protect public lands, stop the Trump administration’s rollbacks on clean air and water protections, and transition our country away from fossil fuels? It’s time …

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 7:03 PM

Victory! Governor Brown announces bold climate plan through executive action

      Dear John,   For years, we’ve been demanding climate action in Oregon—we’ve marched through the streets, and rallied on the Capitol steps; we’ve written letters, and signed petitions, and met with our legislators face to face. We’ve spoken as loudly and clearly a…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

March 7, 2020 at 3:18 AM

Tell Oregon’s Republican lawmakers: we want our money back!

Dear John, The short session is over, and one thing is clear: Oregon’s Republican legislators have failed all of us, and our democracy. It’s time that we hold them accountable.   Lawmakers are elected to represent the people of their district, to be their voice through th…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

March 5, 2020 at 2:02 AM

Are fossil fuel companies paying Republican lawmakers who walk out on us?

Dear John, Who are Oregon’s Republican legislators really walking out for—their constituents, or the fossil fuels companies sending them money?   The fossil fuel industry will stop at nothing to continue business as usual, including rewarding politicians who vote against c…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

March 3, 2020 at 2:47 AM

FWD - The Walkout Continues: Guarding Our Democracy

Hey John, While Republican lawmakers continue to skip work, Oregon's Democratic leaders are showing up for us day after day. Not only have they stood strong while Republican lawmakers take a taxpayer-funded vacation, they've also gone above and beyond, taking time to meet with their constituents…

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  Christy Splitt · [email protected]

February 28, 2020 at 3:31 AM

The Walkout Continues: Guarding Our Democracy

Dear John, Here at the Capitol, things are eerily quiet. As you probably know, Oregon’s Senate and House Republicans walked out on us earlier this week. For the fourth time in less than a year, they’ve stopped showing up for work and brought the entire legislative process to…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 2:00 AM

You’re invited: Tera’s campaign kick-off party this Saturday!

Hey John, You’re invited to Tera Hurst’s campaign kick-off party this Saturday! Tera is a true climate champion and OLCV’s first official endorsement of 2020. We hope you’ll join us in kicking off her campaign this Saturday!    Tera’s Campaign Kick-Off Party Date: Saturda…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

February 25, 2020 at 12:46 AM

Breaking: Stop the Republican Walkout

Dear John, Today, Oregon’s Senate Republicans walked out to prevent a vote on our climate bill (SB 1530). This is the fourth time in less than a year that they’ve denied quorum to prevent a bill from going to a vote. Oregonians are fed up with this childish behavior.    By…

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  Christy Splitt · [email protected]

February 22, 2020 at 12:01 AM

Help the Healthy Kids & Farmworkers Act get over the finish line!

Dear John, Good news—Oregon is one step closer to phasing out chlorpyrifos! The Healthy Kids & Farmworkers Act (HB 4109) passed the House on Wednesday, and is on its way to the State Senate for a final vote. Ask your State Senator to vote yes on the bill when it comes t…

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  Christy Splitt · [email protected]

February 19, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Act now to protect Oregon’s farmworkers!

Dear John, Tomorrow, the House is voting on a bill that would phase out chlorpyrifos in Oregon. We need to act fast! Help protect Oregon’s farmworkers and rural communities from this dangerous pesticide—ask your State Representative to vote yes on the Healthy Kids and Farmwo…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

February 18, 2020 at 2:01 AM

FWD - Urgent update from the Capitol: Covanta's greenwashing bill passed out of committee

Dear John, Last week, Covanta's greenwashing bill (HB 4049) passed out of committee, bringing it one step closer to a House vote. We can't let this bill pass! HB 4049 would allow Covanta to receive renewable energy credits for burning trash. Email your State Representative today and ask them to …

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 7:31 PM

Oregon’s birthday wish? Climate action!

Hey John, Today isn’t just Valentine's Day, it’s also Oregon’s birthday. 161 years ago today, Oregon officially became a state! For another 161 years, we need to not just wish for climate action but urge our lawmakers to make it happen! Now is the time.   Just last night, …

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 6:45 PM

Tell lawmakers: burning trash is not clean energy

Dear John, We need your help! Covanta is back at it once again, trying to pass a bill that would give them renewable energy credits for burning garbage. Help stop their waste incineration plant from receiving subsidies! Act now and urge your State Representative to vote no …

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