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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]
December 6, 2021 at 9:05 PM

Announcing the Climate Stories winner!

  Dear John, Reading your Climate Stories was bittersweet. Sweet, because you are all great storytellers; we received amazing stories from folks all over the state, and from all walks of life. But it was also bitter, because your stories were, in many cases…
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  Doug Moore · [email protected]
December 5, 2021 at 9:59 PM

Don't forget to use your Oregon Political Tax Credit

  Dear John, As the end of the year approaches, I want to make sure you know about Oregon’s Political Tax Credit. The State of Oregon gives eligible tax-paying Oregonians $50 ($100 for couples filing jointly) that you can donate to a qualified political gro…
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  April Christenson, OLCV · [email protected]
December 1, 2021 at 3:06 PM

Giving Tuesday match extended!

Your gift to OLCV doubled Dear John, Good news—we're extending our Giving Tuesday match! If you give between now and 12pm PST today, December 1st, your gift will be DOUBLED! That means your gift of $25 becomes $50, $50 becomes $100, $250 becomes $500. This is your chance to maximize…
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  Morgan Bechtold-Enge · [email protected]
December 1, 2021 at 12:05 AM

There's still time to donate and have your gift matched!

Give before midnight to have your gift matched! Dear John,   There’s still time to make a Giving Tuesday donation to OLCV and have your gift matched! Click here to donate. If you give $100 or more, you’ll be entered to win an OLCV swag bag! I’m sure that, like mine, your inbox is ve…
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  April Christenson, OLCV · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Please support OLCV this Giving Tuesday

Your Giving Tuesday gift to OLCV will be doubled   Today only: Donate to OLCV and your gift will be doubled! Plus, all donors who give $100 or more will be entered to win an OLCV swag bag! Dear John, 2022 is a critical election year that will set the course…
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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]
November 24, 2021 at 6:00 PM

FWD - Big News: The Build Back Better Act Passed the House!

Dear John, As we head into the holiday season, we want to celebrate the good things in life, and keep gratitude front and center. This year, one of the top things we're grateful for is the Build Back Better Act finally passing the House! If you haven't already, please email your U.S. Representative,…
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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
November 22, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Good News: Historic Clean Truck Rules Pass!

  Dear John, Last week, the Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) passed a historic set of Clean Truck Rules that will lead to cleaner air and reduced greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon! Will you send a quick thank you to Governor Brown and the EQC, using o…
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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]
November 20, 2021 at 12:01 AM

Big News: The Build Back Better Act Passed the House!

  Hey John, I have some great news to share--the Build Back Better Act passed the U.S. House early this morning!  And, not only that, but all of Oregon’s Democratic U.S. Representatives voted yes--including Rep. Schrader. Send a quick email to your U.S. Repr…
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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]
November 16, 2021 at 6:01 PM

FWD - Hot off the press: the 2021 OLCV Scorecard is out now!

Dear John, The 2021 OLCV Scorecard just came out last week, and it's a super helpful tool for holding your lawmakers accountable, especially leading into an election year! Here's how I'm using the OLCV Scorecard to get informed: Step 1 - Honestly, I need a refresher on who my state representative a…
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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]
November 11, 2021 at 7:02 PM

FWD - It’s time: tell your U.S. Representative to pass the Build Back Better Act!

Dear John, I wanted to give you the latest update: the Build Back Better Act still hasn't gone to a vote--it's been delayed and should be going to a vote in the U.S. House next week. That means it's more important than ever to take action and encourage your U.S. Representative to vote yes on the Bui…
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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
November 10, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Hot off the press: the 2021 OLCV Scorecard is out now!

  Dear John, Hot off the press: the 2021 Environmental Scorecard for the Oregon Legislature is now available! You can read the online version here at scorecard.olcv.org. Oregon has been through a lot in the past year. 2021 began with a freak ice storm that t…
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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]
November 8, 2021 at 5:01 PM

FWD - Call for Entries: Climate Stories

Dear John, There are only a few days left until our Climate Story contest deadline on Wednesday, November 10th! If you haven't already entered your Climate Story, send it to [email protected] for a chance to win a fun prize package. Many of you have already sent us some fascinating stories--they're p…
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  Doug Moore · [email protected]
November 4, 2021 at 9:36 PM

Next year at this time

  Dear John, The 2022 election is one year from now, and it’s going to be a big one for Oregon’s environment. There’s a lot on the line—we’ll be electing a new Governor, adding a congressional seat and electing a new member of Congress, and all of our state …
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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]
November 3, 2021 at 2:01 PM

It’s time: tell your U.S. Representative to pass the Build Back Better Act!

  Hey John, This is it! The Build Back Better Act—a once-in-a-generation opportunity for climate action—is about to go to a House vote. It’s time to speak up: tell your U.S. Representative to vote for strong climate action in the Build Back Better Act!  The …
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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]
November 2, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Join us for a special event with author Dr. John Perona!

  Hello OLCV Book Club members!  It’s been a long time since we’ve held the OLCV Book Club, so I wanted to let you know about a different kind of book event coming up that I thought you might enjoy. On Tuesday, November 9th, a group of OLCV volunteers known …
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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]
October 28, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Call for Entries: Climate Stories

  Dear John, As we head into next week’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, the IPCC report on climate change is still ringing in our ears: “climate change is a code red for humanity.” We’re running out of time. Climate change isn’…
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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
October 21, 2021 at 9:01 PM

FWD - Take Action: Tell DEQ to Strengthen Their Climate Action Plan

Dear John, The DEQ has extended the deadline to submit comments on the Climate Action Plan to October 25th! That means you still have a few days to tell the DEQ to strengthen their plan. Your voice is important, and can help encourage the DEQ to make the Climate Action Plan work fast enough to cut …
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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]
October 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM

OLCV Photo Contest Winners!

  Dear John, A few weeks ago, we announced the winners of our 2021 Environmental Photo Contest at our Annual Celebration for the Environment. In case you missed it (and, if you did, you can watch the recording here), I wanted to send out an email announcing …
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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
September 29, 2021 at 4:59 PM

FWD - Take Action: Tell DEQ to Strengthen Their Climate Action Plan

Dear John, The deadline to submit a comment asking the DEQ to strengthen their climate action plan is this Monday, October 4th! That means you only have a few days left to make your voice heard. The DEQ's draft plan is nowhere near strong enough to make enough of a difference--please join us in urg…
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  April Christenson · [email protected]
September 27, 2021 at 6:06 PM

Watch now: OLCV's Annual Celebration for the Environment!

    Dear John, Thank you to everyone who joined us virtually for OLCV’s Annual Celebration for the Environment! Even though we couldn’t be together in person, you showed up to support our work protecting Oregon’s people, places, and environment and made it a…
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  Doug Moore · [email protected]
September 24, 2021 at 6:16 PM

TODAY: OLCV’s Celebration for the Environment!

    Dear John, OLCV's Annual Celebration for the Environment is today! There's still time to RSVP, just click here. While we had been looking forward to being together in person this year, tonight is still going to be a lot of fun. We’re going to hear from…
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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
September 22, 2021 at 10:01 PM

Take Action: Tell DEQ to Strengthen Their Climate Action Plan

  Dear John, It’s more clear than ever that it’s time to take action on climate change. We just had a summer of deadly heatwaves, extreme wildfires, and prolonged drought. Climate change is here, and it’s already hitting Oregon hard, endangering our health, …
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  Doug Moore · [email protected]
September 21, 2021 at 3:00 PM

OLCV's Celebration for the Environment is Friday!

    Dear John, It's almost here—OLCV’s Annual Celebration for the Environment is this Friday! OLCV’s Annual Celebration for the Environment Livestreaming on Friday, September 24th, at 6pm RSVP!  We'll hear from Senator Ron Wyden, Governor Kate Brown, Orego…
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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]
September 16, 2021 at 11:00 PM

Urgent! Tell Elected Officials to Pass Fair Maps During Redistricting

  Dear John, We need your help! Right now, Oregon is going through a critical process for our democracy called redistricting. Redistricting is when the state redraws political districts based on population changes in the census, and it’s a big deal: redistri…
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  Doug Moore · [email protected]
September 7, 2021 at 8:22 PM

RSVP for OLCV's Annual Celebration for the Environment!

    Dear John, It’s time to celebrate! You’re invited to OLCV’s Annual Celebration for the Environment.  OLCV’s Annual Celebration for the Environment Livestreaming on Friday, September 24th, at 6pm RSVP! For over 20 years, OLCV’s Celebration for the Envir…
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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 3:06 PM

FWD: Last day to enter our Environmental Photo Contest!

Dear John, I just wanted to remind you that today is your last day to enter OLCV's 2021 Environmental Photo Contest! If you haven't yet, send your photos to [email protected] by midnight tonight. Don't forget to list which category you're entering (Climate Change Close to Home, Local Wildlife, or Pet…
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  Oregon League of Conservation Voters · [email protected]
August 30, 2021 at 6:50 PM

You're invited to our Annual Celebration for the Environment!

    Dear John, It's time to celebrate! You're invited to our Annual Celebration for the Environment! OLCV’s Annual Celebration for the Environment Livestreaming on Friday, September 24th, at 6pm RSVP! For over 20 years, OLCV’s Celebration for the Environme…
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  April Christenson · [email protected]
August 22, 2021 at 7:41 PM

Fwd: Join us (virtually) for OLCV's Annual Celebration

  Dear John, Did you see Doug's email? You are invited to OLCV's Annual Celebration for the Environment! OLCV’s Annual Celebration for the Environment Livestreaming on Friday, September 24th, at 6pm RSVP! This is our biggest celebration of the year and supports our work protecting …
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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]
August 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Less than two weeks left to enter our Environmental Photo Contest

  Dear John, We’ve received so many amazing entries for our 2021 Environmental Photo Contest so far! If you haven’t gotten around to it yet, you have until September 1st to email your photo(s) to [email protected]. The grand-prize winner will be featured on t…
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  Doug Moore · [email protected]
August 19, 2021 at 9:18 PM

Join us (virtually) for OLCV's Annual Celebration

  Dear John, It’s time to celebrate! You’re invited to OLCV’s Annual Celebration for the Environment.  OLCV’s Annual Celebration for the Environment Livestreaming on Friday, September 24th, at 6pm RSVP! For over 20 years, OLCV’s Celebration for the Environme…
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  Doug Moore · [email protected]
August 18, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Act now: tell Congress to invest in clean energy, justice, and jobs

  Dear John, On Monday, over 350 people showed up for our Virtual Town Hall with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley! If you didn’t make it, you can watch the recording on YouTube here! During the town hall, Senator Merkley mentioned the IPCC report on climate change,…
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  U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley · [email protected]
August 16, 2021 at 3:01 PM

TODAY: join me for a virtual town hall with OLCV

  Dear John, I hope you’ll join me for a virtual town hall hosted by OLCV today at 4pm. If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time to fill out the RSVP form and get a Zoom link before we get started this afternoon. As your U.S. Senator, I’m looking for…
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  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
August 10, 2021 at 10:30 PM

Last day to submit questions for Senator Merkley!

  Dear John, I just wanted to let you know that tomorrow is your last day to submit questions for our Virtual Town Hall with Senator Jeff Merkley! Click here to submit your questions and RSVP for the event.  All of us here at Team OLCV are really looking for…
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  Doug Moore · [email protected]
August 5, 2021 at 11:02 PM

National climate action is on the line!

  Dear John, At first glance the sky just seems overcast, but then the weak, red sun gives it away--that dim wildfire glow that’s all too familiar after last summer. We’ve only had a few days of mild smoke here in the Portland area. Meanwhile, folks in south…
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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 9:15 PM

FWD - Join Us: OLCV Town Hall with Senator Jeff Merkley

Dear John, Our Virtual Town Hall with Senator Jeff Merkley is less than two weeks away, and big things are already happening in Washington D.C. The senate is getting ready to vote on the bipartisan infrastructure proposal, and climate champs like Senator Merkley are fighting for the $3.5 trillion pa…
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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
July 29, 2021 at 8:00 PM

FWD: hold OFRI accountable

Dear John, OFRI is not what it seems. Masquerading as an educational group, the Oregon Forest Resources Institute spends their time lobbying and advertising in favor of the timber industry, and covering up scientific studies that would harm the industry’s image. All this, using tax dollars. Last wee…
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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]
July 26, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Join Us: OLCV Town Hall with Senator Jeff Merkley

  Dear John, Climate change has come to Oregon, and the consequences are quickly unfurling around us--last month’s deadly heatwave, the massive wildfires in Southern Oregon, the dead zones spreading along the Oregon coast, the ongoing droughts across the sta…
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  Doug Moore · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 9:31 PM

Breaking: hold OFRI accountable

  Dear John, Yesterday, Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan released an audit investigating the Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI). Her report confirms what we already knew--OFRI has been using tax dollars to fund timber industry lobbying and propag…
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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]
July 21, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Cute Puppy Pictures! >> FWD: Enter OLCV’s 2021 Environmental Photo Contest!

Dear John, This weekend, I went camping at Timothy Lake on Mt. Hood. It was my puppy Cashew’s first camping trip, so of course I took a bunch of pictures. I wanted to show you these two:   Doesn’t Cashew look pensive, staring off at Timothy Lake’s dark waters? She enjoyed her day sniffing around fal…
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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Enter OLCV’s 2021 Environmental Photo Contest!

  Dear John, It’s that time again--OLCV’s 2021 Environmental Photo Contest! This year, we’re switching things up--instead of one overriding theme, there are three different photo contest categories you can enter: Pet Adventures: Does your dog love to paddle…
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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]
July 13, 2021 at 6:45 PM

FWD: Take action for clean energy, jobs, and justice

Dear John, Climate change is having an impact all around our state. We can see it, and feel it. It’s not some future issue: it’s happening here, now, and we’re running out of time. We need strong, bold, justice-focused climate action, before it's too late. Please sign LCV’s petition today and suppor…
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  Doug Moore · [email protected]
July 6, 2021 at 11:15 PM

Take action for clean energy, jobs, and justice

  Dear John, This week, Portland broke the record for its hottest temperature ever recorded--three days in a row. The 110+ degree temperatures were hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk, melt cables on the MAX, and even make roads buckle in the heat. At l…
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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 9:47 PM

End of session wrap-up: some big wins and more work to do

  Dear John, The Oregon Legislature has adjourned its 81st session! Overall, we had a pretty incredible session with some big wins for the environment. Thanks to your support and advocacy, we were successful in passing a historic budget for natural resources…
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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]
June 25, 2021 at 2:45 PM

FWD: LAST CHANCE for key wildfire bill

Dear John, The state senate is voting on the Wildfire Safe Bill (aka Senate Bill 762) today. If it passes, it’ll go to a final vote by the state house directly after (possibly today or tomorrow). This is our chance to make sure Oregon passes strong protections for wildfires! Please send an email to …
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  Doug Moore · [email protected]
June 24, 2021 at 7:46 PM

FWD: Last chance - let’s make 100% Clean Energy for All a reality!

Dear John, Did you see Sofia’s note from earlier this week? In it she shared her experience as a recent high school graduate trying to plan out her future, while also navigating the harsh realities of climate change and pollution.  Lawmakers are voting TOMORROW - urge them to support 100% Clean Ener…
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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 9:45 PM

LAST CHANCE for key wildfire bill

  Dear John, I’m just going to be blunt: wildfire season is underway, and things aren’t looking good for Oregon.  Governor Brown already declared a drought emergency in nearly half of Oregon’s 36 counties. Our state is heading into a hot, dry summer. Portlan…
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  Sofia Jayaswal · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 7:46 PM

Up for a vote THIS WEEK: Oregon’s clean energy future

  Dear John, For me, the climate crisis isn’t just a scary news headline; it’s part of my daily reality. You can do something right now to help. I just finished my senior year of high school in Portland. I have lived next to an industrial district and for ma…
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  Doug Moore · [email protected]
June 18, 2021 at 8:10 PM

Major Threat Alert: Last chance to oppose SB 16!

  Dear John, This is urgent. We need your help today.  A “Major Threat” bill, SB 16, is headed to the House floor. It already passed the Senate, which means that this vote is our last chance to kill the bill. SB 16 will waive Oregon’s land use laws and allow…
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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
June 17, 2021 at 6:48 PM

Last chance: Urge your Senator to protect our forests

  Dear John, The legislative session is nearly over, and we need all hands on deck to get HB 2357B, the most important forest policy still alive this session, over the finish line.  For over three decades, OFRI has masqueraded as a forest advocacy group when…
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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
June 10, 2021 at 10:43 PM

An energy efficient future is within reach

  Dear John, The legislative session may be ending soon, but that doesn’t mean things are winding down. With less than three weeks left in the session, lawmakers are working at a feverish pace to get bills over the finish line. HB 2398 A is one of the most i…
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