Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

April 2, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Protect Public Interest in Wildlife

Hi John, It’s Sunday, but we have a new Major Threat, HB 3086, that could be moving tomorrow.  This bill would change how appointments to the Fish and Wildlife Commission are made, getting rid of proportional representation. It’s a bad bill for our democracy and our wildlife, and i…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Petition: Help Stop Major Threat HB 2659 and Support Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities

Hello John, A Major Threat bill, HB 2659, is scheduled for a public hearing next Tuesday. The bill would repeal and delay our newly adopted Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) program, rolling back the progress we’ve made on tackling climate change and addressing inequ…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

March 28, 2023 at 11:17 PM

Major Threat to the Wolf Compensation Fund

Dear John, We need your help to stop a Major Threat: The Wolf Compensation Fund bill (HB 2631-3) may get a vote in committee this Thursday. The bill proposes a compensation multiplier of five times the fair market value of livestock or working dogs injured or killed by wolves. If pa…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

March 27, 2023 at 9:10 PM

BIG VOTE for Key Plastic Waste Reduction bill

Hi John, The Foam-Free Oregon bill (SB 543) is scheduled for a vote in the state senate tomorrow. If passed, this bill would phase out polystyrene foam (also known as Styrofoam) food packaging, packing peanuts, and coolers. By 2025, it would prohibit the use and sale of these items,…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

March 23, 2023 at 10:21 PM

FWD: Keep the Factory Farm Moratorium Bill Strong!

Hello John, Our fight to keep the Factory Farm Moratorium Bill (SB 85-1) strong continues. On Monday at 8am, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources has a vote scheduled on this bill and its proposed amendments. We need to take action now to keep the bill strong. We cannot have an…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

March 21, 2023 at 10:59 PM

Action Alert: Tomorrow, Toxic Free Kids Modernization Bill Headed to a Vote

Hi John, One of our priorities for the year, the Toxic Free Kids Modernization Bill (HB 3043), is scheduled for a final vote by the House tomorrow. This bill would expand on the Toxic Free Kids Act from 2015 and reduce exposure to toxic chemicals in children’s products. Will you wri…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

March 20, 2023 at 6:36 PM

Keep the Factory Farm Moratorium Bill Strong!

Dear John, One of our major priorities for the 2023 legislative session, the Factory Farm Moratorium bill (SB 85-1), is at risk of being severely weakened. We support the current bill because it hits the pause button on expanding or adding any new mega dairies and other huge factory…

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  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]

March 15, 2023 at 6:56 PM

FWD: Final Reminder to Sign Up For Our Virtual Lobby Days!

  Dear John, Our Virtual Lobby Days are less than a week away! Join us on Zoom for a couple hours on March 21st and a couple more on your day of lobby meetings.  In the coming days, we will send out links and more information to those who RSVP. This is your last chance to sign up, so…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

March 14, 2023 at 3:27 PM

Help protect our state on Rise Above Plastic Pollution Day!

Hello John, Plastic is everywhere, and today is Rise Above Plastic Pollution Day. In a couple hours, one of our priority bills in the Zero Waste Bill Package is getting its final vote in the senate! This bill would modernize our health code to allow for reusables (SB 545). On Rise A…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Show Support for the Toxics Free Bill Package!

Dear John, Toxic chemicals lurk in the items we use everyday, potentially endangering us to numerous health risks like cancer, reproductive disruption, and endocrine disruption. Hazardous chemicals can be found in children’s toys, in our schools through lawn pesticides, and in cosme…

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  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]

March 7, 2023 at 7:57 PM

Just 2 weeks away - OLCV Virtual Lobby Days

Dear John, We have just two weeks until the start of virtual lobby days for the environment! And it comes at an important time in the legislative session. With an important bill deadline approaching, we need your help to ensure this year’s biggest environmental priorities don’t die …

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  Gordon Robinson · [email protected]

March 2, 2023 at 7:49 PM

FWD: Join us - climate action from the comfort of your home

  Hi John, I’m checking in to make sure you saw Sam’s email last week. Soon, we and our partners in OCN will be hosting Virtual Lobby Days – join us! The Clean Green Lobby Machine is powered by people like you who believe we need to protect our environment and our climate. During the…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

March 2, 2023 at 12:31 AM

Announcement from OLCV Executive Director

Dear Members:   I wanted to let you know that I’ve decided to step down as OLCV Executive Director to pursue a new opportunity. I know, it’s big news and a big change for OLCV. But in life, sometimes it’s good to leave when you’re at the top of your game and make way for a graceful, …

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 10:24 PM

Just released: LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard!

Hi John, Today, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) released the 2022 National Environmental Scorecard. Have you checked the scores for your members of Congress yet? 2022 was an exceptionally productive year in the pro-environment, pro-democracy-led House and Senate. It was the …

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

February 24, 2023 at 7:42 PM

Show support for the Factory Farm Moratorium Bill

Dear John, Factory farms are endangering our rural communities, air, water, climate, health, animal welfare, and family farms. This Tuesday, our lawmakers will have their first informational hearing on the Factory Farm Moratorium Bill. If passed, the bill would place a moratorium on…

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  Sam Lewis · [email protected]

February 23, 2023 at 8:04 PM

Join us - climate action from the comfort of your home

Hi John, Want to make a difference for our environment and climate from your couch or kitchen table? Join us on March 21st to 23rd for OLCV/OCN Virtual Lobby Days! We made it even easier to participate this year. You don’t have to drive to Salem. You don’t have to spend an entire da…

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  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 7:48 PM

FWD: RSVP Today for OLCV/OCN Virtual Lobby Day(s)

  Hi John, We are so excited for our upcoming virtual lobby days from March 21st to 23rd! It makes a big difference when lawmakers see the incredible support for this year’s top environmental and climate priorities. And it’s fun!  I hope you will join us and sign up today for OLCV/OC…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Show your love for Oregon by breaking up with plastics

Hi John, Today is not only Valentine's Day. Did you know it’s also Oregon’s birthday? Join us in celebrating this beautiful place we call home, and send an important message to your lawmakers: Please show your love for Oregon and our environment by supporting bills that prevent plas…

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  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]

February 10, 2023 at 9:41 PM

📢 You’re Invited! Building Resilience Campaign Kick-Off on Feb 15th @ 6 PM

Hi John, Buildings are Oregon’s second largest–and growing–source of climate pollution, which is driving extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and air pollution that is threatening the lives and livelihoods of Oregonians. That’s why the Oregon League of Conservation Voters is one of the fou…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

February 9, 2023 at 8:48 PM

RSVP Today for OLCV/OCN Virtual Lobby Day(s)

Dear John, From March 21st to 23rd, Oregon’s environmental community is going to make a big, virtual splash! The legislative session is heating up, and that means it’s time for us to gather (virtually) and meet with Oregon lawmakers! Can you join us? The Clean Green Lobby Machine is…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

January 18, 2023 at 7:24 PM

Fwd: Announcing: OCN’s Priorities For a Healthy Oregon!

Hi John, I wanted to make sure that you saw my email from last week announcing the Oregon Conservation Network's 2023 Priorities for a Healthy Oregon. The 2023 Legislative Session began yesterday, so now is the time for all of us to get to work advocating for Oregon's people, places, climate, a…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

January 12, 2023 at 8:39 PM

Announcing: OCN’s Priorities For a Healthy Oregon!

Dear John, With the Oregon Legislature starting the 2023 session next week, it’s time for all of us to get to work passing strong climate and environmental bills!  We must continue to build on the victories of the most recent legislative sessions. The way we do that is with the next…

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  April Christenson · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 8:33 PM

Quick question

  Hi John, Have you used your Oregon Political Tax Credit yet this year? If you're eligible, you can give $50 (if you file as an individual) or $100 (if you are part of a couple filing jointly) to a political group like the OLCV PAC and get it back when you…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 10:09 PM

50 years

Dear John, Oregon League of Conservation Voters turned 50 this year! That’s a half-century of protecting Oregon’s natural legacy, electing pro-environment candidates to office, and holding our elected officials accountable.  Will you make a year-end gift of $50 or any amount to sup…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 10:22 PM

Only 5 days left

Use your Oregon Political Tax Credit before it's too late!   Dear John, Have you used your Oregon Political Tax Credit yet this year? If you're eligible, you can give $50 (if you file as an individual) or $100 (if you are part of a couple filing jointly) to …

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  Oregon League of Conservation Voters · [email protected]

December 23, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Happy Holidays from all of us at OLCV!

Dear John, Happy holidays from all of us at OLCV. Thank you for being part of our community. You make our work protecting Oregon's people, places, environment, and climate possible.  Warm wishes, OLCV Executive Director Doug Moore, Morgan Bechtold, April Christenson, Julia DeGraw, …

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  April Christenson · [email protected]

December 21, 2022 at 10:32 PM

Time is running out

Use your Oregon Political Tax Credit before Dec. 31st!   Hi John, This is one of the busiest times of the year, so I'll make this brief. Have you used your Oregon Political Tax Credit yet this year? If you're eligible, you can give $50 (if you file as an ind…

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  Yaseen Arifin · [email protected]

December 19, 2022 at 7:06 PM

My generation is counting on you

  Dear John, My name is Yaseen. I’m a ninth grader at Sunset High School and an OLCV Youth Intern. Like many others in my generation, I worry about how climate change will affect my future.  We’ve all witnessed it first hand over the last couple of years. Wi…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

December 14, 2022 at 7:32 PM

2022 By the Numbers

  Have you used your Political Tax Credit yet this year? It’s a $50 donation ($100 for couples filing jointly) that you can give to OLCV PAC and get it back when you file your taxes! Click here to donate. Dear John, The year is almost over and I’m taking a l…

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  April Christenson · [email protected]

December 9, 2022 at 6:44 PM

Fwd: Time is running out

Use your Oregon Political Tax Credit before midnight on 12/31 Hi John, I wanted to make sure you saw Doug's email before we head into the weekend. You have until midnight on December 31st to use your Oregon Political Tax Credit. That means you can give $50 or $100 to OLCV PAC and ge…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

December 6, 2022 at 8:28 PM

Time is running out

Use your Oregon Political Tax Credit before midnight on 12/31   Dear John, Thank you so much for being an OLCV supporter. You make our work protecting Oregon’s people and places possible. As the end of the year approaches, I wanted to make sure that you know…

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  April Christenson · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 8:03 PM

Giving Tuesday match extended!

There's still time to double (or triple) your gift's impact!   Dear John, Wow! I am blown away by your support of OLCV this Giving Tuesday. Our entire team is so grateful for your commitment to our work protecting Oregon’s people, places, climate, and enviro…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 6:44 PM

Your gift to OLCV today will be matched!

  A generous donor has offered to match all Giving Tuesday donations! Bonus: if you start a new monthly donation your gift will be triple-matched!  Dear John, With your help, we've made some great progress for Oregon this year. We made a historic $1.8 mill…

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  April Christenson, OLCV · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 8:20 PM

Our Giving Tuesday match starts now!

Double (or triple) your gift's impact!   A generous donor has offered to match all Giving Tuesday donations starting now! Bonus: if you start a new monthly donation your gift will be triple-matched!  Dear John, Next year is going to be critical for Oregon's…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

November 22, 2022 at 7:56 PM

FWD: Defend Oregon's Public Forests!

Hi there, I wanted to make sure you got this message before the holiday weekend! I’m asking you to take action today to support better protections for Oregon’s Western State Forests. The Oregon Board of Forestry (ODF) is voting on a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), and the public co…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 12:55 AM

ACTION ALERT: Defend State Forests in Western OR!

Dear John, I just got done testifying before the Oregon Board of Forestry (ODF) this morning. My message: pass a strong Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) to conserve Western Oregon’s State Forests. A strong HCP will help protect fish, wildlife, our climate, and the drinking water of r…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

November 11, 2022 at 4:01 PM

You made it happen: Governor-elect Tina Kotek

Hi there, Our next governor is going to be climate champion Tina Kotek! You helped make this happen. You made sure Oregon will continue to meet the climate crisis with the urgency and action we need. Thank you! In this election it was very clear that Oregon was either going to conti…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

November 8, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Election Day Voters - Let's Go Vote!

Hi there, Today is Election Day! I will keep this short and to the point. If you are an Election Day voter like me, then you have two options for getting in your ballot today. Option one – mail it! You don’t even need a stamp, just make sure your ballot is postmarked today. Option t…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 5:42 PM

Hey John - Weekend plans to vote?

Hi John, This weekend’s forecast is calling for lots of voting! It’s a perfect time to curl up with a cozy blanket, plus your ballot, a blue or black pen, and OLCV’s endorsements. After marking your votes for climate champions up and down the ballot (and signing your return envelope…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

October 26, 2022 at 9:12 PM

Campaign Update: OLCV launches digital ads for Tina Kotek for Governor

Hi John, The election is less than two weeks away! Most Oregon voters have received their ballots and who they vote for will have a big impact on our state in the years and even decades to come. Will Oregon continue to tackle climate change, hold big polluters accountable, and prote…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 7:10 PM

URGENT ACTION NEEDED: Regulate air pollution from dairy farms!

Dear John, Everyone deserves clean air, and dairy factory farms must be held accountable for their air pollution. That's why we’re working with our partner groups in the Stand Up to Factory Farms coalition, which filed a petition urging the Department of Environmen…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

October 20, 2022 at 7:39 PM

Ballots are out and OLCV Endorsements are here!

Hi there, This election, there are big choices on your ballot. Will Oregon continue to tackle climate change, hold big polluters accountable, and protect our environment? Or, will we go backward? OLCV-endorsed candidates are ready to protect what we love about Oregon today and for f…

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  Will Bertellotti · [email protected]

October 19, 2022 at 11:21 PM

FWD: Oregon NEEDS clean cars

    Hey there, I’m checking back in to make sure you saw Julia’s email last week. It covers Oregon’s incredible opportunity to reduce emissions from the largest source of air pollution in our state: transportation. The comment period for adoption of the Ad…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

October 11, 2022 at 5:20 PM

ACTION ALERT: Oregon NEEDS clean cars

  Dear John, This December, our state has a massive opportunity to reduce pollution. Soon, Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) will vote on whether or not Oregon should adopt the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) rule. This might sound familiar to …

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  April Christenson · [email protected]

October 7, 2022 at 7:29 PM

Urgent update on the Oregon governor's race

John, Yesterday we found out that Phil Knight made a $1 million donation to Republican Christine Drazan, switching candidates from unaffiliated Betsy Johnson. This is a huge development in the governor’s race, and it means that Drazan will have the funds she needs to stay competitive with Tina …

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  April Christenson · [email protected]

October 5, 2022 at 8:27 PM

Fwd: Oregon’s Dirty Duo on 2022 Dirty Dozen List

  John, We just found out yesterday that Nike co-founder Phil Knight donated $2 million to Betsy Johnson in September, bringing his total donations to her campaign to a whopping $3.75 million. Johnson is polling below 20%, but she continues to raise massive amounts of money making her a potenti…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

October 4, 2022 at 6:31 PM

Don't leave it up to chance.

Hi there, We have five weeks from today to get Tina Kotek elected as the next governor of Oregon. The stakes could not be higher. Tina is a climate champion, and the only candidate we can count on to stand up to corporate polluters. Will you join OLCV in helping elect Tina Kotek and ens…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

September 29, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Oregon’s Dirty Duo on 2022 Dirty Dozen List

John, The election is less than six weeks away and I can’t overstate its importance for the future of our state. Both of the candidates running against OLCV-endorsed former House Speaker Tina Kotek have been named to LCV’s 2022 Dirty Dozen in the States, the worst candidates in the…

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  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]

September 21, 2022 at 9:48 PM

FWD: Last call to RSVP for "Climate Conversation with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden"

Hey friend, I wanted to send you one more email about the super important event that OLCV is helping host tomorrow morning! On Thursday, September 22nd at 9:00 AM PT via Zoom, we'll be joining partner groups to meet virtually with Senator Ron Wyden and go over the w…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

September 21, 2022 at 12:44 AM

ACTION ALERT: Oregon needs Cleaner, Healthier Homes & Buildings!

Dear John, Later this week, Oregon's lawmakers will meet to discuss state business. As drought and wildfires continue to plague our state, there isn’t a better time for us to be loud, use our voices, and remind them to make justice-centered climate action a statewide priority. The …

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