OLCV e-bulletin: Session wrap-up and 2010 Endorsements
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The Oregon Conservation Network won on two out of three of its Priorities for a Healthy Oregon for the 2010 Special Session of the Oregon Legislature, which ended last Thursday. More than 40 of Oregon’s leading environmental groups joined forces to pass three bills, which would protect Oregon’s children, build livable communities and preserve Oregon’s That work, along with the work of many committed legislators in both chambers, resulted in two significant wins: A ten-year moratorium on offshore drilling in Oregon's territorial sea, and a critical bill that will improve communities around the state with climate-friendly transportation choices. But one loss was perplexing. The Senate rejected a bill that would have banned the toxic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) from baby bottles and sippy cups sold in Oregon. Read a blog posted by OLCV ED Jon Isaacs about why the BPA ban should have received wide bipartisan support. Read more about OCN results in the special session. Sign up for SalemWatch for timely environmental news from the legislature and state agencies.
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 Oregon's 2010 Primary Election is May 18 and OLCV has already been working to ensure that Oregon voters know which candidates will protect Oregon's natural legacy. OLCV's volunteer steering committees have been interviewing dozens of candidates at all levels of government who have applied for the OLCV endorsement.Starting next week, OLCV will be unveiling a long list of endorsements for races around the state. OLCV has already announced a number of endorsements for 2010. Read our growing list of endorsements and stay tuned next week, when that list will grow even longer.
Register to vote online! Starting this week, you can now register to vote--or update your registration--online. Read more.
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| LCV Scorecard grades Oregon delegation |
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Last week, OLCV joined the national League of Conservations Voters in releasing the 2009 National Environmental Scorecard, revealing scores for the Oregon delegation in the first session of the 111th Congress. For 30 years, the National Environmental Scorecard issued by LCV has been the nationally accepted yardstick used to rate members of Congress on environmental, public health and energy issues. The 2009 Scorecard includes 11 Senate and 13 House votes dominated by clean energy and climate but also encompassing other environmental issues such as public lands, water and wildlife conservation. Read a blog that puts the scores in context and illustrates the importance of electing pro-environment candidates.
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Wednesday, March 10, 5:45 p.m., in Portland: Are you interested in Environmental Justice? The Governor's Environmental Justice Task Force (EJTF) invites you to join environmental justice advocates and community leaders and officials in an event to raise awareness of racial discrimination and inequality, working toward integration of fair treatment and meaningful involvement into the State's mission. Tuesday, March 16, 6 p.m., in Portland: Spring Forward to Protect Oregon's Environment! A fundraiser for Multnomah County OLCV with featured guest Bob Stacey, OLCV-endorsed candidate for Metro President.
Sunday, March 21, 4 p.m.: Lane County Wine Bottling for the Environment at RainSong Vineyard in Cheshire.
Tuesday, March 30, 6 p.m., in Portland: 2010 Governor's Race Environmental Debate. Gubernatorial candidates Allen Alley, Bill Bradbury and John Kitzhaber lay out their vision for Oregon's environmental challenges. Admission is free, but registration is required.
Friday, April 23, 5:30 p.m.: OLCV's 13th Annual Dinner for the Environment is now the largest political environmental event in Oregon. OLCV has just announced the keynote speaker, MC and premier sponsor. Read more.
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coastal legacy.
On Monday, OLCV welcomed Meredith Shield back to the office, now as the Oregon Conservation Network Director. She left her former OLCV post as a county organizer more than a year ago and has since been serving as Chief of Staff for Rep. Jules Bailey (D-Portland). We're glad to have her back! 
The solemn expression on her young face, gazing out over the vast ocean before her, speaks volumes to me. This experience must be protected and provided for all generations to come.