March 29, 2007 - 25% by 2025 Closer than We Think?
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OLCV e-bulletin 2007 Edition 5
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Thank You for Reading |
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Thanks for reading OLCV's E-Bulletin! We hope you enjoy getting more frequent and interactive news about OLCV's activities with the added bonus of being paper-free! There are now close to 2,000 of you on the E-Bulletin subscriber list. Forward it to a friend and encourage them to subscribe. We really appreciate your participation! |
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A bill that would require 25 percent of the state's electricity in 2025 to be from new renewable energy sources is heading to the Senate floor and could be up for a vote early next week, possibly on Environmental Lobby Day. |
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This is a great opportunity for Oregon to capitalize on our abundance of clean renewable energy resources, such as wind, solar, wave, and geothermal power. Take Action by sending an email to your legislator today. |
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By increasing the role of renewable energy in our electric supply we can combat global warming, clean our air, and keep money and jobs in our communities. |
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OLCV and fellow members of the Oregon Conservation Network are proud and excited to see one of our priorities moving forward. You can keep tabs on all of OCN’s priorities for a healthy Oregon: biofuels, expanding Oregon’s electronic waste recycling program, closing the toxic pollution loophole to name a few, by signing up for SalemWatch. |
| Forward Thinking Metro Council Makes Strides for Livability |
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On Monday March 26th, we released The 2006 Metro Council Environmental Scorecard, rating Portland-area Metro Councilors on their 2006 votes. We we are happy to report that the Metro Council did a great job in 2006 to make the region a better place to live. |
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The 2006 Council demonstrated strong leadership in their forward-thinking approach to development and transportation planning; making well thought-out decisions when it came to developing our region as pedestrian, bike, and public transit friendly. |
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But their single most important accomplishment was unanimously sending to voters the Natural Areas Bond Measure, which passed in November. |
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“This bond will be crucial in protecting clean water, wildlife, and access to nature for generations to come. Citizens should be proud of this accomplishment and of their Metro Council,” said Scott Chapman, an OLCV volunteer leader who worked on the Scorecard. |
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You can read our press release. Or, find out how the Metro Councilors voted and what they voted on by viewing the entire 2006 Metro Scorecard. |
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Who Plays in Local Water, Park Board and Port Commission Elections? |
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We do! |
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Right now, OLCV's Washington, Deschutes and Clackamas County Chapters are hard at work examining candidates for local parks and water boards. |
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In Lincoln County, the chapter is looking at candidates for the upcoming Newport Port Commission race. And in Jackson County, the chapter is considering an endorsement process for the Rogue Valley Transit District board. |
| Those who serve in lower office pick up valuable skills and name recognition which helps pave the way for future offices. And they make critical decisions that determine the fate of our parks, open spaces, and water quality. |
| Keep a look out for OLCV endorsements in these local races on the May ballot. |
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If you live in one of these counties and want to get involved, contact Tresa at 503-224-4011 or tresa@olcv.org. |
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We hope you’re in Salem with the 300 other Oregonians that love clean air and water! |
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Environmental Lobby Day is just days away. So if you haven’t registered yet, sign up here so we can make sure your Lobby Day Kit and lunch are available when you show up! We are also working out carpool logistics so once your registered we can help you get to Salem. |
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So come to Environmental Lobby Day on Tuesday, April 3rd from 8:30 – 4:30 in Salem. It’s FREE. |
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I know we’ve told you before that this legislative session could go down in history as one of the most pivotal and proactive environmental sessions in history. But we’re serious. Tons of great things are happening. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the action. |
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Contact Dave Tilton at dave@olcv.org or (503) 227-8073 for more information. |
| Let's make sure that our turnout is better than ever. |
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We still need help encouraging others to join us on Lobby Day. Please forward this to anyone you know who should be part of this Lobby Day! |
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To volunteer, e-mail Dave Tilton , call (503) 227-8073 or visit www.olcveducationfund.org/events to sign up for an evening of phoning. |
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Score some points with your friends and maybe make some new ones. Host an OLCV house party. |
| Though the 2007 Legislative Session closes in three months, we still have a lot of work to do. And we need your help to do it. |
| We'd like you to consider hosting a party in your home for OLCV, to help raise awareness about what's happening in the Legislature and raise needed funds for our work down in Salem. |
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What's involved? |
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It’s simple! You invite your friends, co-workers, family, and neighbors to a fun, meaningful event. |
| We'll provide you with invitations and all the materials you'll need to throw a great OLCV house party. |
| In addition, a representative from OLCV will come to your party to talk to your guests about what's happening on key environmental issues in the Legislature right now, answer questions, and ask for support. |
| Together, we'll raise money and awareness on key issues affecting our air, water, and land. |
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For more information, contact Molly at 503-224-4011 or molly@olcv.org. Thank you! |
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Secretary of State Bill Bradbury Presents: An Inconvenient Truth |
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On Friday March 23rd, OLCV's Lincoln County Chapter hosted Secretary of State Bill Bradbury as he presented a slide show and discussion on global climate change before a standing room only crowd in Newport. Bradbury is giving an Oregon-specific version of the "Inconvenient Truth " slide show all across Oregon to help build a groundswell of support for strong state action to combat global warming. |
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He next presents in Salem tonight, March 29th. |
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WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29 |
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WHERE: Loucks Lecture Hall at the Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE. |
| The 2007 Environmental Handbook |
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Do you know how Oregon's safe drinking water act protections work? What the state forest practices act says about timber harvests on state forests? What special rules protect coastal resources? |
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OLCV Education Fund's 2007 Environmental Handbook is now available to help bring you up to speed on the safeguards that you rely upon to protect your family. To keep in line with our values and efforts to limit unecessary waste, we've decided to publish this year's Handbook on-line only. |
| Published in collaboration with other Oregon environmental groups, the Handbook is designed to help you stay on top of key environmental issues facing the Legislature. The 2007 Handbook provides updated information on 19 critical environmental issues. |
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You can download the entire Handbook as a PDF (it's 134 pages), or view individual chapters. |
