The Oregon Legislature has adjourned its 81st session! Overall, we had a pretty incredible session with some big wins for the environment. Thanks to your support and advocacy, we were …
LAST CHANCE for key wildfire bill
I’m just going to be blunt: wildfire season is underway, and things aren’t looking good for Oregon. Governor Brown already declared a drought emergency in nearly half of Oregon’s 36 …
Up for a vote THIS WEEK: Oregon’s clean energy future
For me, the climate crisis isn’t just a scary news headline; it’s part of my daily reality. You can do something right now to help. I just finished my senior year …
Major Threat Alert: Last chance to oppose SB 16!
This is urgent. We need your help today. A “Major Threat” bill, SB 16, is headed to the House floor. It already passed the Senate, which means that this vote is our …
Last chance: Urge your Senator to protect our forests
The legislative session is nearly over, and we need all hands on deck to get HB 2357B, the most important forest policy still alive this session, over the finish line. …
An energy efficient future is within reach
The legislative session may be ending soon, but that doesn’t mean things are winding down. With less than three weeks left in the session, lawmakers are working at a feverish …
One thing lawmakers can do for our forests right now…
There have been so many news stories on the mismanagement of Oregon’s forests in recent years that it’s hard to miss the headlines. Most recently, investigative reporting from OPB, The Oregonian, and ProPublica brought …
It’s time to modernize recycling in Oregon
Oregon has led the way in recycling in the US for decades, but it’s time for an upgrade to our 40-year-old recycling system. Which is why we support Senate Bill …
Why we need wildfire resilient communities
During the 2020 Labor Day fires, my family and I had to flee our home because of a fast-approaching wildfire threatening life and property. Having to leave wasn’t even the …
Help Limit Big Timber’s Undue Influence in Oregon!
Passing HB 2357 A, the bill to reform the Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI), is the best thing we can do this legislative session to limit the undue influence of …