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  OLCV · [email protected]
December 2, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Thank you for your support!

Dear John, Now that Giving Tuesday is over, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your support. Our work is funded by grassroots supporters like you and even though there are so many good causes to support, you’ve chosen to invest in OLCV and for that we are…
  April Christenson, OLCV · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Giving Tuesday match extended!

Will you help us reach our goal?   Dear John, I’m assuming that, like me, your inbox was flooded yesterday with Giving Tuesday asks. I wanted to make sure you saw that a generous donor offered to match Giving Tuesday donations to OLCV and we’re so close to r…
  OLCV · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 2:31 AM

Our Giving Tuesday match ends soon!

  Time is running out! Please donate before midnight tonight and help us reach our Giving Tuesday goal. Today only, your gift will be matched!   Dear John, During this season of gratitude, all of us at OLCV are so grateful for your support. We are a small te…
  April Christenson · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 9:13 PM

Don't miss your chance to have your donation matched!

Hi John, I'm sure that you are receiving a lot of emails today on Giving Tuesday, but I wanted to make sure you don't miss your chance to donate to OLCV and have your gift matched! If you give today, a generous donor will match your contribution. $35 becomes $70; $50 becomes $100; …
  OLCV · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Today only: your donation matched!

  Dear John, If you’re receiving this email, you understand the importance of protecting the Oregon we love—its people, places, climate, environment, and wildlife. Every legislative session and every election, we’re going up against well-funded corporate int…
  April Christenson · [email protected]
November 27, 2023 at 7:51 PM

Giving Tuesday match starts now!

  Dear John, Giving Tuesday is tomorrow, but we’re opening our match one day early! If you donate between now and midnight tomorrow, November 28th, your gift will be matched, doubling your impact!  Our work–protecting Oregon’s natural legacy, electing pro-cl…
  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]
November 23, 2023 at 1:15 AM

We’re grateful for your support

Hi John, During this season of gratitude, all of us at OLCV want to thank you for everything you do all year long to help protect the Oregon we love. We’ve had some important wins this year for Oregon’s people, climate, and environment, and none of it would be possible without you.…
  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
November 15, 2023 at 9:07 PM

Share Your Owyhee Story

Hi John, We want to hear your Owyhee stories! What inspires you to protect the Owyhee Canyonlands? Have you visited them? Tell us about your time spent in the Owyhee Canyonlands. Submit your story to be featured on OLCV’s blog and social media pages. Tomorrow (11/16), Senator Wyden…
  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
November 2, 2023 at 6:40 PM

Fwd: OLCV's 2023 Environmental Scorecard is here!

Dear John, I don’t know if you saw the news, but our 2023 Scorecard is OUT and we want to make sure your lawmakers know their scores! Will you help me out by messaging your lawmakers either thanking them for their good work in 2023 or urging them to be better in 2024?  I’m heading t…
  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 4:57 PM

🎃 Climate-Smart Ag Conversation with Congresswoman Salinas - You’re Invited!

Hi John, Happy Halloween! You know what’s spooky? A Farm Bill that doesn’t account for a changing climate 😱 Join OLCV and our partners at PCUN (farmworker union) and Friends of Family Farmers for a Climate Smart Ag Conversation with special guest Congresswoman Andrea Salinas to lear…
  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
October 26, 2023 at 11:48 PM

OLCV's 2023 Environmental Scorecard is here!

It’s arrived: The 2023 Environmental Scorecard for the Oregon Legislature is now available!  Dear John, The 2023 Oregon State Legislative Session was rough, to say the least. Oregonians had to witness not just another Republican walkout, but the LONGEST Republican walkout in state …
  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 9:03 PM

Last Call to RSVP - Town Hall with Senator Merkley

Dear John, Our Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Merkley is TOMORROW-- don’t miss it, RSVP today! OLCV Virtual Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Jeff Merkley Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023 Time: 12:00 - 1:15 PM PT Location: Zoom - Register here to receive the Zoom …
  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]
October 23, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Climate-Smart Ag Conversation with Congresswoman Salinas - You’re Invited!

Dear John, Join OLCV and our partners at PCUN (farmworker union) and Friends of Family Farmers to host a Climate-Smart Ag Conversation with special guest Congresswoman Andrea Salinas. Hear from our expert panel about climate-smart agriculture practices, farmworker rights, and improv…
  Senator Jeff Merkley · [email protected]
October 17, 2023 at 5:47 PM

Let’s catch up

Dear John, There is simply no substitute to hearing directly from folks about the ideas and priorities that matter most to them and their communities, and I want to hear from climate activists and community members like you. With climate chaos threatening our lives, health, jobs, an…
  Jane Kwon · [email protected]
October 9, 2023 at 6:35 PM

Fwd: EVENT: Join OLCV for our Virtual Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Jeff Merkley

  Hi John, Can you join us at our virtual Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Jeff Merkley on the 26th? Here are the details: OLCV’s Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Merkley WHEN: Thursday, October 26th, from 12:00 - 1:15 PM PT WHERE: Zoom – RSVP now & submit a qu…
  April Christenson · [email protected]
October 6, 2023 at 7:43 PM

One quick thing before the weekend

Dear John, In case you missed it–this week only, a generous donor has offered to match donations to OLCV and DOUBLE match all new monthly donations! Now is a great time to support our work and double or even triple your impact. Click here to donate. Every session and every election…
  Jane Kwon · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 5:41 PM

Fwd: OLCV's Fall Membership Drive Starts Today!

Dear John, I wanted to make sure that you saw April’s email from the other day. For this week only, a generous donor is matching all donations to OLCV and DOUBLE matching new monthly gifts! Click here to donate now and take advantage of this rare opportunity to double or even triple your im…
  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
October 4, 2023 at 11:14 PM

EVENT: Join OLCV for our Virtual Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Jeff Merkley

Dear John, Climate chaos is hitting our planet hard, and the consequences can be seen everywhere. Places across the country reached record-breaking high temperatures–some even breaking multiple records just this summer alone–and Oregon was no exception. These extreme temperatures ar…
  April Christenson · [email protected]
October 2, 2023 at 7:56 PM

OLCV's Fall Membership Drive Starts Today!

Double or even TRIPLE your impact! Dear John, This week only, a generous donor has offered to match all donations to OLCV and DOUBLE match all new monthly donations! Give today and have your gift doubled or TRIPLED and make your donation go farther.  We can only accomplish our miss…
  Jane Kwon · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 5:12 PM

Announcing OLCV’s 2023 Photo Contest Winners

Dear John, If you entered OLCV's 2023 Photo Contest, thank you! We received over 500 photos this year, and the OLCV staff was awed by so many of them. To help select runner-ups, we created the categories, “Landscapes”, “People & Pets”, and “Wildlife”. For “Landscapes”, the winn…
  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
September 26, 2023 at 9:31 PM

What do we want? Building up

Dear John, For many, finding a place to live is becoming a near-impossible feat. You want to have a quick commute, be in a safe neighborhood, easily access the grocery store, have transportation options, and frequent your favorite places for leisure–all while being able to afford i…
  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
September 14, 2023 at 5:07 PM

Hearing on Climate Rulemaking on Monday!

Dear John, Oregon’s Climate Protection Program (CPP) requires big polluters to drastically cut their emissions over time by 2050. The CPP is one of our strongest climate policies, and it’s currently under attack, threatened by attempted rollbacks by polluting industries. The Oregon…
  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
September 7, 2023 at 4:46 PM

New Campaign to Protect the Owyhee Canyonlands Before the End of 2024

Dear John, Oregon’s US Senators have been tireless champions working to secure permanent protection for the Owyhee Canyonlands in Southeastern Oregon. In June, Sen. Ron Wyden re-introduced his Owyhee protection bill, with Sen. Jeff Merkley as co-sponsor, for the third time in four …
  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
September 5, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Protect our Western State Forests

Dear John, Oregon’s state forests need your voice. The Board of Forestry is meeting on Thursday, September 7, to consider changes to core conservation areas under the proposed Western State Forests Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). A strong HCP will help protect iconic salmon runs, …
  Jane Kwon · [email protected]
August 30, 2023 at 4:54 PM

OLCV's 2023 Photo Contest Deadline Tomorrow!

Dear John, If you sent us photos and entered OLCV’s Photo Contest already, thank you! We received an incredible 385 photos from all over the state featuring Oregon’s many natural wonders and diverse communities. Below is one that we got last week from Kathleen Worley, who sent in a…
  Jane Kwon · [email protected]
August 22, 2023 at 4:57 PM

OLCV's 2023 Photo Contest: 9 days to go!

Dear John, There’s just nine days to go until it’s August 31st and OLCV stops accepting submissions for our Photo Contest. Right now, we have over 200 entries! Thank you to everyone who sent in their photos. Here are a few we got recently that I hope you'll enjoy: Brianna Quinn Le…
  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]
August 21, 2023 at 5:59 PM

FWD: I want to hear from you

John, Our virtual Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Ron Wyden is tomorrow, and I wanted to make sure you saw the senator’s message. Will you join us tomorrow afternoon to discuss all things environment, climate, and conservation with Senator Wyden? OLCV’s Virtual Town Hall o…
  Sen. Ron Wyden · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 4:48 PM

I want to hear from you

Dear John, Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)–and its historic investments in climate action being signed into law. It included my Clean Energy for America Act – which for the first time, makes sure that the tax code rewards emissions reductio…
  Jane Kwon · [email protected]
August 14, 2023 at 7:43 PM

Two Weeks Left to Enter OLCV’s 2023 Photo Contest!

Hi John, I hope you’re doing well and enjoying this late stretch of summer! There’s just about two weeks left until the deadline for our Photo Contest, August 31st. If you already entered, thank you! We’ve received so many beautiful photos that I wanted to share two of them with yo…
  April Christenson · [email protected]
August 9, 2023 at 5:26 PM

July was the hottest month EVER

Dear John, This July was the hottest month ever recorded in human history. Yes, ever. The dire impacts of climate change were evident around the world: temperatures exceeded 120 degrees in China; red flag wildfire warnings were issued for the Willamette Valley over the Fourth of Jul…
  Jane Kwon · [email protected]
August 1, 2023 at 10:05 PM

One month left to enter OLCV's 2023 Photo Contest!

Dear John, I hope you’ve been well! It’s August 1st today, which means there’s just about a month left for you to show your love for Oregon and enter our Photo Contest. So far, I’ve seen incredible photos from all over our ecologically diverse state–from Painted Hills to Brookings…
  Jane Kwon · [email protected]
July 20, 2023 at 6:01 PM

FWD: Enter OLCV’s 2023 Photo Contest!

Dear John, Over the past week, we’ve received some incredible photos for our 2023 Environmental Photo Contest! Check out a few of the entries below: Jennifer L Rehmel captured a man teaching his two sons the traditional method of fishing while watching the incredible sunset at Giles…
  Jane Kwon · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 7:18 PM

Enter OLCV’s 2023 Photo Contest!

  Dear John, Summer’s here, which means it’s time for our Photo Contest! We’re beginning to prepare our Scorecard, and a major part of our Scorecard is the beautiful photos of our state that you share with us. We’ve had categories and themes in previous cont…
  Jane Kwon · [email protected]
July 12, 2023 at 4:55 PM

FWD: Action Alert: Hearing for protecting the Owyhee today!

  Hello John, In a few hours, lawmakers in the US Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee are scheduled for a hearing about the Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act (S.1890), a bill co-introduced by our US Senators, Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, that would protect the…
  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]
July 10, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Action Alert: Protection of the Owyhee moving in Congress!

Dear John, Have you heard of the Owyhee (ow·wai·hee)? This wild and rugged part of Southeast Oregon–called the Grand Canyon of Oregon for its deep canyons–is unforgettable and truly worth protecting. Join us in thanking our US Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, who are working to …
  Jules Bailey · [email protected]
July 5, 2023 at 6:05 PM

OLCV welcomes Lindsey Scholten as Executive Director

Dear John, We are pleased to announce Lindsey Scholten as OLCV’s Executive Director. She has been serving in the role as interim since April. With increasing threats to Oregon’s environment, the work of OLCV has never been more important, and we are thrilled to have Lindsey leading …
  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 5:19 PM

Session is Over: Here's How We Did

Dear John, It was pretty hard to miss that this year’s legislative session in Oregon was tough. With ten Republican senators participating in the longest walk-out in Oregon's history it ground our state’s governing body almost to a halt. It wasn’t clear until a mere ten days until t…
  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
June 23, 2023 at 7:10 PM

Act Now to Stop the Last Major Threat of the Session!

John, HB 3414 was originally written to address the housing emergency, but this week a bad land use amendment was added that allows for one time expansions of urban growth boundaries without even showing a need for the expansion. In the last few days of session it looks as though th…
  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
June 22, 2023 at 12:18 AM

Action Alert: Important climate vote in Senate any day now!

Dear John, Both bills in the Climate Resilience Package (HB 3409 and HB 3630) are headed to the Senate! HB 3409 just passed the House, and as the end of session is just four days away, our state senators will vote on these bills any day now – possibly Thursday. Will you help make i…
  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
June 20, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Fwd: Action Alert: Votes in the Senate on Bills Reducing Exposure to Toxics Today!

  Hi John, The Senate is scheduled to vote on the Toxic Free Cosmetics (SB 546) and Toxic Free Kids Modernization (HB 3043) bills today. Both of these bills are part of our priority, the Toxic Free Bills Package. The Toxic Free Cosmetics and Toxic Free Kids Modernization bills are im…
  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
June 17, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Action Alert: Votes in the Senate on Bills Reducing Exposure to Toxics Coming Up Soon!

Dear John, We are about a week away from the end of session, and votes in the Senate on two critical public health bills in our priority Toxic Free Bills Package–the Toxic Free Cosmetics bill (SB 546) and Toxic Free Kids Modernization bill (HB 3043)–are scheduled for Tuesday. Ther…
  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
June 16, 2023 at 4:42 PM

FWD: Important climate votes coming up!

  Hi John, A couple of walkout Republican lawmakers returned to work yesterday, so I expect things to move very quickly until the end of session. Although the vote for HB 3630 of the Climate Resilience Package passed the House on Wednesday, the vote for HB 3409 has been delayed to ea…
  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 3:43 PM

Important climate votes today and tomorrow!

Dear John, Some of our Priorities for a Healthy Oregon are joining forces with more than a dozen game-changing bills to form the most comprehensive climate action package in Oregon history: the new, bipartisan Climate Resilience Package (HB 3409 and HB 3630). The House is scheduled…
  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
June 9, 2023 at 7:23 PM

New Major Threat to Oregon's Land Use Laws!

Hi John, Yesterday I had to testify at the last minute against an amendment to HB 3414. This bill to address the housing emergency had a last minute amendment introduced to allow for a one time expansion of urban growth boundaries without even showing need for the expansion––a chan…
  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]
June 1, 2023 at 9:23 PM

Update on the Republican-led walkout

John, It’s been almost a month since the Republican-led Senate walkout began, threatening to derail many of our legislative priorities and leave billions of dollars of federal funding for implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act on the table.  We can’t afford to miss this oppo…
  Jane Kwon · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 10:12 PM

Fwd: There are billions on the line

  Dear John, Last week, we let you know that the senators participating in the GOP-led walkout were walking away from millions of federal Inflation Reduction Act dollars for cutting climate pollution and transitioning to sustainable, clean energy. We did the math. It’s actually billi…
  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
May 23, 2023 at 11:42 PM

There are millions on the line

Hi John, We’re now at week 3 of the Republican-led Senate walkout, and earlier today, Senate Republican leader Tim Knopp announced that the Republican senators participating in the walkout will return on the last day of session–just to pass what they want. They are going against th…
  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
May 22, 2023 at 10:18 PM

Join us and Cash in on Clean Energy!

Hey John, Our webinar is just two days away! On Wednesday, May 24, join us and our West Coast partners at 6pm for our virtual event, Cashing in on Clean Energy: Save Money and the Climate. We’ll be going over benefits for making energy efficient upgrades and for transitioning to cl…
  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Fwd: Learn how you can Save Money and the Climate!

Hello John, This coming Wednesday, May 24th, OLCV and our partners on the West Coast, Washington Conservation Action and California Environmental Voters, are hosting a webinar at 6pm. Join us and learn about how you can cash in on clean energy!  President Biden’s Affordable Clean En…
  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]
May 16, 2023 at 10:18 PM

No Free Pass for Ports!

Hello John, Our innovative land-use laws have protected all the things we love about Oregon – our communities, wildlife, water, and economies across the state. The Major Threat Port Exemption bill (HB 3382 with the -3 and -4 amendments) would essentially override all protections, i…