OLCV e-bulletin: Scorecard coming soon!
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Do your legislators care about the environment? You can find out soon in OLCV's 2009
 Environmental Scorecard for the 2009 Oregon Legislature. Check out the 2007 Scorecard.
Did your legislators vote to protect Oregon’s rivers and streams? Promote clean energy and create jobs? Fight the costly damage caused by invasive species? Phase out toxic chemicals that threaten our health? This year's Scorecard will:
And this year, the action doesn't stop with the Scorecard. It's not enough just to know the score. We'll help you tell your legislators what you think of their scores. Thank them for protecting Oregon's environmental legacy, or let them know if you are disappointed in their votes. We'll make it easy for you on our newly designed website, set to launch before we release the Scorecard. The picture here is NOT the Scorecard cover! ... So who won the Photo Contest? Many of you entered beautiful photos of yourselves, your friends, your families and your canine companions enjoying special places in Oregon. But we could choose only one for the Scorecard cover and, well, you'll have to wait until the Scorecard comes out to see it. Three runners up are featured inside the Scorecard as well. Thanks to everyone who entered photos into the contest. You may see yours in a future E-bulletin!
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This year, for the first time ever, you will have a chance to vote for your environmental champion in OLCV's People's Choice Awards. Here's how:
1. When the Scorecard is released, check it out to see how our elected leaders voted on clean energy, fish and wildlife habitat, and other environmental priorities.
2. Then, cast your vote online (on OLCV's newly re-designed website) for the legislator you think did the best job of preserving what we love about Oregon for generations to come.
We'll announce the winner in October.
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| Deschutes County rallies for the environment |
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It began as a concept with legs: make the event environmentally responsible, emphasize the great work that local OLCV-endorsed officials have accomplished on behalf of the environment, and show our community a great time….all on a shoestring. Enter stage left, Paul Schmitz, owner of Boxcar Productions, a deep green building company. Continue reading Ben Gordon's post on the OLCV Blog.
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Help spread the word about OLCV's 2009 Environmental Scorecard for the Oregon Legislature!
Multnomah County OLCV will be tabling at two events, including one this Saturday.
You can help inform Portlanders about the Scorecard, which will reveal how their legislators scored on key environmental bills. You will also have the opportunity to meet cool people interested in protecting our planet and check out some great exhibits. There will be booths, workshops, speakers and opportunities to learn more about local sustainable projects and green technology. Check out OLCV Multnomah County for more information, or email Tresa Horney. |
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OLCV Development Director Molly Kramer shares her summer sabbatical experience:
 For four weeks this summer, I was fortunate to have a sabbatical from my job as Development Director with OLCV. I decided to spend most of my time off in a part of the state I’d been eager to visit, but never had: the Wallowas, in northeastern Oregon.
I decided this would be a solo journey, with my dog Porkchop as my only companion. Planning months in advance, I imagined Chops and I backpacking among pristine alpine lakes, camping in meadows and breathing in the solitude and beauty of the backcountry. I imagined rugged hikes up steep canyon walls and the sense of adventure and accomplishment that comes with camping alone in the wilderness. Then I sprained my ankle... Continue reading Molly's post on the OLCV Blog.
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| DEQ seeks air quality committee members |
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Are you are interested in serving on an Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) air quality advisory committee?
The 2009 Oregon Legislature adopted several bills related to Oregon’s climate change strategy. DEQ has authority to proceed with three specific measures: low carbon fuel standard, a study of truck efficiency and reduced idling, and expansion of greenhouse gas reporting.These are all environmental priorities OLCV worked for with the Oregon Conservation Network. DEQ is recruiting skilled and knowledgeable people for the Low Carbon Fuel Standard advisory committee and Truck Efficiency and Reduced Idling workgroup. In order to be considered for either of these committees, please fill out an interest form by September 21, 2009 (links to web pages below).
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Protection of remaining intact wilderness for its intrinsic value to all living inhabitants is as noble and worthy a goal as any development could possibly be. That's why we support organizations such as OLCV and our political representatives who work hard to protect Oregon's natural legacy.