David Garbett, Executive Director · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Final Countdown to 2023

Help us reach our fundraising goal |   Hi John,   I’ll keep this message short. We only have a few hours left until the new year. We set a goal to raise $5,000 by midnight tonight and are just $1,055 short of that goal.    Can I count on yo…

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  David Garbett, Executive Director · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 9:20 PM

Fwd: Dirty Air is so Last Year

Thank You for Your Support |   Hello John,   I don’t know if you saw yesterday’s email from the team, but I wanted to update you on our year-end fundraising push.    We set a goal of raising $5,000 in the final days of 2022. So far, we’ve …

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  Greg Yerkes, Development Director · [email protected]

December 28, 2022 at 2:43 PM

Dirty Air is so Last Year

Thank You for Your Support|   Hi John,   The end of the year is quickly approaching. As we look back at what we’ve accomplished with your help, we’re blown away — and we think you will be, too.   Successfully advocated and saw the passage …

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  Greg Yerkes, Development Director · [email protected]

December 21, 2022 at 3:21 PM

December Year-End Deadlines

Can you help pass Prosperity 2030?   Hello John,   The end of the year always seems to sneak up on you. You’re shopping for gifts, seeing friends and family, and before you know it, 2023 is knocking.    For o2 Utah, December means our team …

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  Greg Yerkes, Development Director · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 8:17 PM

Snow shouldn’t have to work this hard

Will you help clean our air?   Hello John,   I love looking out the window and seeing snow fall. It's beautiful, it means water for drinking, and it makes for great skiing.   Snow also means clean air for the day, something my lungs are mo…

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  O2 Utah · [email protected]

December 9, 2022 at 2:20 PM

O2 Punchlist 👊

December Newsletter |   Staff Retreat and Volunteer Project Between the general election and the Thanksgiving holiday, our team took some time together outside of the office for our semi-annual staff retreat.   We spent the long w…

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  Greg Yerkes, Development Director · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 5:10 PM

You Showed up to Protect Our Air

Thank you for your support |   Hey John,   I know the O2 Utah team has sent a bunch of emails this week (and I promise we’ll leave your inbox alone for a bit!), but I thought you’d want an update on our Giving Tuesday efforts from yesterday…

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  David Garbett, Executive Director · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 9:19 PM

Fwd: Happy Giving Tuesday!

There's still time to donate |   Hello John,   I wanted to make sure you saw Greg’s message from earlier today and give you a quick update on our Giving Tuesday campaign.   We’re 72% of the way to our goal! We greatly appreciate all of th…

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  Greg Yerkes, Development Director · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 3:21 PM

Happy Giving Tuesday!

Will You Help Clean Our Air?   Hello John,   Today’s the day — it’s Giving Tuesday!   Giving Tuesday is a day of global generosity created to make an impact for nonprofits changing our communities for the better.   When you give today, yo…

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  O2 Utah · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 9:45 PM

Giving Tuesday is Tomorrow! Will You Help Clean Our Air?

We can't do it without you |   Hello John,   Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, the day of global generosity for the nonprofits that shape our communities.   O2 Utah has set a goal of 25 individuals making contributions for our Giving Tuesday dri…

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  Greg Yerkes · [email protected]

November 21, 2022 at 4:57 PM

#GivingTuesday is Coming!

Help us reach our goal |   Hello John,   We’re full-steam ahead into the holiday season! On behalf of O2 Utah, I’d like to wish you a happy Thanksgiving and safe travels to you and your loved ones.   The holiday season is also the time of y…

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  O2 Utah · [email protected]

November 10, 2022 at 8:56 PM

O2 Punchlist

November Newsletter |   Election Day Recap Once again we want to congratulate and thank all of the candidates we have had the privilege of working with along with our volunteers and supporters who have put in countless hours this …

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  O2 Utah · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 8:43 PM

Election Results Update

What we know so far |   Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s election. Your vote is the key for a healthy future of clean air across the Wasatch Front.   And a special thank you to all of our amazing volunt…

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  Greg Yerkes, Development Director · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 3:48 PM

Here's How $5 Helps

Let's clear the air |   Hello John,   I often get asked, what good is $5 to O2 Utah? I understand it’s difficult to see how a small donation can make a difference.    However, that donation, no matter the amount, means a step toward clean a…

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  O2 Utah · [email protected]

October 18, 2022 at 3:07 PM

O2 Punchlist

October Newsletter |   Make Your Voting Plan Midterm elections are right around the corner. Ballots will be hitting your mailbox soon. There is no better time to make your voting plan.   First off, make sure you're registered. And…

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  Greg Yerkes, Development Director · [email protected]

October 14, 2022 at 4:20 PM

Take a Hike and Give $5

Let's clear the air |   Hello John,   My favorite month is here. October shakes off the summer heat and the coming ski season has me daydreaming. But have you noticed the brown haze covering the valley? The reality of our air quality has me…

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  David Garbett, Executive Director · [email protected]

September 2, 2022 at 11:45 PM

Official Statement from o2 Utah

John, We have received lots of questions about our recent round of candidate endorsements. In particular, why O2 Utah chose Jim Dunnigan over Lynette Wendel in a House race. In short, Dunnigan shared our goals from Prosperity 2030 and was enthusiastic to work with us on specif…

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

September 1, 2022 at 6:30 PM

O2 PUNCHLIST

It's September? Cue Green Day! You can look forward to the O2 PUNCHLIST the first week of each month. This newsletter gives us an opportunity to keep you in the know with both our work and our community. None of this would be possible without your support, so we want to give y…

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  Greg Yerkes, Development Director · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 7:02 PM

This is Ridiculous

The Salt Lake Tribune John, Summer may be winding down, but the weather didn’t get the memo. Another bout of record breaking heat is settling in. The first three days of September are forecast to be in the triple digits, 14-15 degrees above normal. We have already had 2…

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

August 19, 2022 at 5:50 PM

LOOK! What's that up there?!

It's the Twin Peaks Tuesday crew at the Twin Peaks Summit! John, will you join us next time? We're making the most of this summer with our monthly outdoor events! We have an incredible community of friends, new and old, who come together each month to enjoy the landscapes we …

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

August 16, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Need Thursday plans? We've got you.

John, grab your bike and let's ride! We're making the most of this summer with our monthly outdoor events! We have an incredible community of friends, new and old, who come together each month to get outside and have some fun. Come join our Downtown SLC bike tour this Thursday…

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

August 8, 2022 at 7:30 PM

We're hitting the trails—you're invited!

John, let's go on a group hike! We're making the most of this summer with our monthly outdoor events! We have an incredible community of friends, new and old, who come together each month to enjoy the landscapes we all work to protect! Will you be our trail buddy and join our …

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

August 5, 2022 at 5:30 PM

O2 PUNCHLIST

It's August already? Julying! You can look forward to the O2 PUNCHLIST the first week of each month. This newsletter gives us an opportunity to keep you in the know with both our work and our community. None of this would be possible without your support, so we want to give yo…

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

July 21, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Will you be our trail buddy?

John, let's go on a group hike! If you're like us, then you agree getting outside is one of the best ways to cope with all the craziness in the world. It's important to remind ourselves that as Utahns, we have access to stunning landscapes year-round. Sometimes, that reminder …

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  Greg Yerkes, Development Director · [email protected]

July 19, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Fwd: We're in the hot seat

John, It's like d?j? vu. Salt Lake City once again hit record temps this weekend, reaching 107 degrees. It's uncomfortable, dangerous, and on its way to becoming our new normal. Last year o2 Utah mobilized to take action, and we are on our way to a solution, Prosperity 2030. B…

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 7:35 PM

Did you miss O2 & You? We've got you.

Hey John, here's your O2 & You recap! o2 Utah presents: O2 & You! Stimulating conversations on environment, Utah politics & a little extra. This week, we were joined by Dr. Juliet Carlisle, a Professor of Environmental & Sustainability Studies and Chair of the …

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

July 7, 2022 at 7:31 PM

O2 PUNCHLIST

And just like that, we’re halfway through 2022! You can look forward to the O2 PUNCHLIST the first Thursday of each month. This newsletter gives us an opportunity to keep you in the know with both our work and our community. None of this would be possible without your support,…

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  David Garbett, Executive Director · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 8:32 PM

We feel your fear and we're fighting harder

John, they have done it. SCOTUS issued a ruling this morning that effectively guts the EPA’s ability to fight climate change and save the planet. It's horrifying and painful to see the highest court exercising naked power to fuel greed, hate and inequity. With this ruling, it …

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 8:00 PM

The results are (almost) in!

John, as you may know, yesterday was the 2022 Utah Primary Election! Months of supporting our endorsed primary candidates culminated yesterday at our Election Day Call-A-Thon. Our team was joined by volunteers, candidates and campaign teams in our office where we hit the phone…

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

June 2, 2022 at 3:00 PM

O2 PUNCHLIST

Happy June and hello summer! You can look forward to the O2 PUNCHLIST the first Thursday of each month. This newsletter gives us an opportunity to keep you in the know with both our work and our community. None of this would be possible without your support, so we want to give…

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  Greg Yerkes · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Summertime and the Air Is Hazy

John, This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer across the US. It's the first long weekend of (hopefully) many and it's a great time to travel to new places, see new things and be outside with friends, family and pets. I am excited to get out on my annual backpacking t…

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

May 16, 2022 at 10:01 PM

When in doubt, pedal it out!

John, do you like to bike? You're invited to our first-ever Bikes & Brews tomorrow night! Grab your bike and a few friends and come hang with the o2 Utah team! We're meeting at Kiitos Brewing at 6:30 p.m., taking off on a bike tour of downtown SLC, then bringing it back…

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

May 6, 2022 at 6:01 PM

O2 PUNCHLIST

It's campaign season—isn't that aMAYzing? You can look forward to the O2 PUNCHLIST the first week of each month. This newsletter gives us an opportunity to keep you in the know with both our work and our community. None of this would be possible without your support, so we wan…

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

April 26, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Care about climate? Come to our FREE Live Show!

John, As scientists around the world are taking a stand and calling for urgent climate action, we know we can have the greatest impact right here in our own backyard. We cannot imagine life without our state's beautiful landscapes. Cleaning our dirty air, protecting public lan…

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  Greg Yerkes · [email protected]

April 22, 2022 at 5:17 PM

Earth Day, change is in the air!

John, Today is Earth Day, and we at o2 Utah want you to be part of our movement that will bring clean air to our communities and leave our planet habitable and safe. Earth Day was created 52 years ago, capturing the activist energy of the day and channeling it into efforts t…

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 3:00 PM

O2 PUNCHLIST

You can look forward to the O2 PUNCHLIST the first Thursday of each month. APRIL FOOLS'! We know, it's Friday. Gotcha! This newsletter gives us an opportunity to keep you in the know with both our work and our community. None of this would be possible without your support, so …

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  Greg Yerkes, Development Director · [email protected]

April 1, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Your Dollars, Real Action

John, We often write about how your dollars lead to change for the better. Donations from the community are why o2 Utah has made such progress in the fight for clean air. As Utahns begin to shake off winter, I want to invite you to see your dollars at work and learn more abou…

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  Travis Suite, Field Director · [email protected]

March 30, 2022 at 3:00 PM

New season, same problem...

John, I wanted to reach out to see if you saw Greg’s email. The o2 Utah team has been enjoying the warmth, longer days, and the promise of a new season. However, looking across the Salt Lake Valley, it's clear that our air problems do not end with winter. Air Quality is a yea…

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  Greg Yerkes, Development Director · [email protected]

March 28, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Spring is in the (dirty) air

Hey John, Spring is here and the weather is getting warmer. As we shake off the chill and enjoy the sun late into the evenings, the inversion we face through the Winter may fade back into the distance. However, the issue of air quality is not unique to the cold months. photo…

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  David Garbett, Executive Director · [email protected]

March 11, 2022 at 11:00 PM

Your support brings results

John, With the end of the legislative session, I want to update you on o2 Utah’s work to improve air quality and how your support helped make that possible. Because of your generosity, o2 Utah was at the Capitol every single day during the 2022 session. And here are some of …

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  Greg Yerkes, Development Director · [email protected]

March 9, 2022 at 4:00 PM

How you made change for good

John It can seem like a daunting task to make meaningful change. But as the 2022 Legislative Session wrapped up last week, I can’t help but notice that change for the better is currently underway, thanks to those individuals who support o2 Utah. Because of the work that o2 Uta…

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

March 3, 2022 at 6:03 PM

O2 PUNCHLIST

And just like that, it's March! You can look forward to the O2 PUNCHLIST the first Thursday of each month. This newsletter gives us an opportunity to keep you in the know with both our work and our community. None of this would be possible without your support, so we want to g…

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

February 3, 2022 at 6:01 PM

O2 PUNCHLIST

Roses are red, violets are blue, we don't know where we'd be without YOU! You can look forward to the O2 PUNCHLIST the first Thursday of each month. This newsletter gives us an opportunity to keep you in the know with both our work and our community. None of this would be poss…

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

January 27, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Air quality advocates—ASSEMBLE!

John, we have some visuals from the other day we wanted to share with you. photos by E P Kosmicki/photosourcewest.com Breathtaking, right? This scene is not unfamiliar. Air quality is not a new problem, and we're not the first group to work on it. But the reality is, the prob…

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

January 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM

The fight for clear skies starts this Thursday

John, That all-too-familiar brown blanket has settled in our sky, but this year it’s different. This year we can actually do something about it—the solution is finally here. Prosperity 2030 is our landmark air quality legislation that aims to cut pollution along the Wasatch …

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 7:01 PM

O2 PUNCHLIST

Can you believe it? It's 2022! This is our first O2 Punchlist of the year, and you can look forward to them the first Thursday of each month. This newsletter gives us an opportunity to keep you in the know with both our work and our community. None of this would be possible wi…

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  David Garbett, Executive Director · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 11:31 PM

Just a few hours left in the year!

Hi John, I’ll keep this message short. We only have a few hours left until the new year. We set a goal to raise $5,000 by midnight tonight and are just $1,200 short of that goal. To further the mission of cleaning our air via bold legislation and electoral involvement, can I …

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  David Garbett, Executive Director · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Fwd: The (year) end is coming!

Hi John, I don’t know if you saw yesterday’s email from the team, but I wanted to give you an update on where we’re at with our year-end fundraising push. We set a goal of raising $5,000 in the final three days of 2021. In the last 24 hours, we’ve raised $2,755. It’s a huge bo…

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  o2 Utah · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 12:02 AM

The (year) end is coming!

John, The end of 2021 is quickly approaching. As we look back at what we’ve accomplished with your help, we’re pretty blown away—and we think you will be, too. None of this would have been possible without you. You volunteered, you reached out to your elected officials, you …

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  Isabella Gentile, Communications Director · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 10:14 PM

Fwd: Don't look up...

Hey John, I just wanted to make sure you saw this email. Today is a really important day for air quality action, because legislators can look outside and see what it is we're all fighting to fix. It's gotten progressively worse throughout the day. Right now, the Air Quality In…

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