Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

February 6, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Fwd: Urge Lawmakers to Amend this Major Threat on Land Use

  Dear John, I wanted to make sure that you saw my email from last week. Oregon’s land use system is once again under threat—the governor’s Housing Production bill (SB 1537) allows cities a one-time urban growth boundary (UGB) expansion by at least 75 or 150 acres, much more than is needed …

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

January 30, 2024 at 8:25 PM

Urge Lawmakers to Amend this Major Threat on Land Use

Dear John, Unfortunately, I write to you with another Major Threat to our land use system. While we support many elements of the governor's Housing Production bill (SB 1537), including needed infrastructure funding and climate-smart housing incentives, this bill still contains core …

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

January 9, 2024 at 11:42 PM

Support Our Priorities for the 2024 Session!

The 2024 short legislative session begins in less than one month, and I’ll be in the Capitol beginning tomorrow for January Legislative Days! We’ve already begun working to make sure that we pass strong legislation to protect Oregon’s climate and environment this year. On behalf of OLCV and our part…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

January 2, 2024 at 9:46 PM

Fw: Take Action to Protect Oregon’s State Forests!

Help Us Keep Oregon State Forest Protections On Track! Hello  John, The Oregon Board of Forestry is meeting tomorrow and we want to make sure they finalize the strongest Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for Oregon’s Western State Forests. We know that the logging industry will show up to …

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 10:04 PM

Less than 12 hours left to help us reach our 2023 goals!

Hi John, There are less than 12 hours left in 2023. Will you help us start 2024 strong by donating now? If you're eligible, you can use your Oregon Political Tax Credit to give $50 (individual) or $100 (couple filing jointly) to the OLCV PAC and get it back when you file your taxes…

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  April Christenson, OLCV · [email protected]

December 29, 2023 at 10:34 PM

Sunday Deadline

John, There are only 3 days left to use your 2023 Oregon Political Tax Credit. Don't leave money on the table! If you qualify, you can give $50 or $100 to the Oregon League of Conservation Voters and get it back when you file your taxes. Click here to find out if you qualify and do…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 8:05 PM

Take Action to Protect Oregon’s State Forests!

Help Us Keep Oregon State Forest Protections On Track! Dear John,   Though the road is long and winding, we're getting ever closer to historic protections for salmon streams, wildlife habitat, mature forests, and clean water in our Western State Forests.    Thanks to you and the pow…

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  OLCV · [email protected]

December 26, 2023 at 10:49 PM

Time is running out to use your Political Tax Credit!

Midnight on December 31st is the deadline to use your Oregon Political Tax Credit. John, Do you know about Oregon's Political Tax Credit? If you're eligible, you can give $50 or $100 to the OLCV PAC and get your donation back when you file your taxes. It's basically a FREE donation …

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  April Christenson · [email protected]

December 23, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Political Tax Credit + other ways to give

Dear John, There are only 9 days left to use your Oregon Political Tax Credit! If you’re eligible, you can give $50 (individual) or $100 (couple filing jointly) to the OLCV PAC and get it back when you file your taxes. Click here to find out if you’re eligible and donate. Not eligi…

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  OLCV · [email protected]

December 22, 2023 at 7:26 PM

Happy Holidays from OLCV (and our pets!)

John, From all of us at OLCV (and our pets!), we wish you a happy holiday season. We are so grateful that you choose to be part of our community and support our work protecting Oregon’s people, places, climate, and environment. None of our work would be possible without you.  Just …

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  Britney VanCitters · [email protected]

December 21, 2023 at 7:40 PM

Owyhee Canyonlands - One Step Closer to Permanent Protection

Hi John, I have exciting news to share about the Owyhee Canyonlands: the Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act (S. 1890) passed out of committee last week! This is a huge milestone in the decades-long effort to protect the Owyhee; no legislation has made it to this momen…

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  Julia DeGraw · [email protected]

December 19, 2023 at 6:27 PM

Don’t Be Fooled by NW Natural Hype!

Dear Friend, Suing the state to delay climate action. Funding an expensive overseas trip for lawmakers. Bankrolling misleading testimony.  It seems NW Natural Gas will try just about anything to continue polluting the climate and the air in our homes. Their latest dirty trick: Prom…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

December 18, 2023 at 9:54 PM

There's a lot at stake

Hi John, With only a couple of weeks left in the year, we’re building the resources that we need to start 2024 strong. Will you donate to OLCV today and help us continue our work protecting Oregon’s people, places, climate, and environment next year and beyond?  The 2024 ele…

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  April Christenson · [email protected]

December 12, 2023 at 11:35 PM

2024 is an important election year—will you help?

Hi John, The end of the year is fast approaching, and December 31st is the deadline to use your Oregon Political Tax Credit. It's a free $50 donation ($100 for couples filing jointly) that you can give to OLCV and get back when you file your taxes. Click here to donate and use your…

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  April Christenson · [email protected]

December 7, 2023 at 9:08 PM

One thing you can check off your end of year to-do list

Hi John, It's a busy time of year so I'll make this quick!  Do you know about Oregon's Political Tax Credit? If you're eligible, you can give $50 or $100 to the OLCV PAC and get your donation back when you file your taxes. It's basically a free donation that you can use to help us …

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  OLCV · [email protected]

December 4, 2023 at 8:41 PM

Have you used your Political Tax Credit yet this year?

John, Do you know about Oregon's Political Tax Credit? If you're eligible, you can give $50 or $100 to the OLCV PAC and get your donation back when you file your taxes. It's basically a FREE donation that you can use to help us elect pro-climate and pro-environment candidates!  You…

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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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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; …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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.…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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, …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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