Green hockey night a huge success!
Saturday night's Winterhawks game was not only a blast, it was a huge success that will directly impact Oregon's environmental legacy.
The Winterhawks used the game--which was Mascot Night--to raise money for the Oregon Conservation Network, a coaltion of nearly 50 leading enviro groups around the state which work together to pass pro-environment laws in the Legislature.
The Winterhawks told OCN that if we could sell all of our tickets, they would give OCN $5,000. Thanks to the support of so many of you, OCN acheived that goal!
The timing could not be better. As many of you know, Oregon's 2010 Special Legislative Session started today. The next four weeks will be a whirlwind of activity, and OCN will be working on three environmental priorities that will protect children's health, build healthy and climate-friendly communities, and preserve Oregon's coastal legacy. Read more about the priorities.
$5,000 will go a long way this session to help us make sure that key lawmakers understand the importance of passing pro-environment legislation.
The timing of the Winterhawks game was extra cool considering that last week, the Portland Trail Blazers announced that they are the first major sports team to earn LEED Gold status for a major league sports facility. The Rose Garden earned the certification for its efficent use of energy, water and other natural resources.
The announcement represents both a milestone in the greening of sports, and a hopeful sign in the ongoing battle against global warming.
(Pictured: OLCV Development Director Molly Kramer and OLCV Field Organizer Andy Maggi make new friends at the Rose Garden. Look for a few more choice shots on OLCV's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/oregonlcv.)
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