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Where will you be watching tonight's debate?

With more than 1,000 people pre-registered to attend tonight's gubernatorial environmental debate at Portland State University, getting a seat could be a challenge for some. But fret not!

You can watch the debate stream live on the Oregon Environmental Council's website.

Improve representation, improve the environment in Marion County?

Have a Voice Everyone needs your help to pass Measure 24-292,  an initiative on the ballot this Primary that gives voters an opportunity to adopt a Home Rule Charter for Marion County.

The Charter would change the way we elect our Marion County Commissioners to improve representation by creating five non-partisan districts.

Attend the Gubernatorial Environmental Debate March 30

The Oregonian’s David Sarasohn will moderate a free gubernatorial debate focused on environmental priorities co-hosted by four of Oregon’s leading conservation groups to take place on March 30.

Republican candidate Allen Alley and Democratic candidates Bill Bradbury and former Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber and will be asked to lay out a vision for Oregon’s future, addressing everything from climate change and clean energy, to toxics and public health, to management of the state’s natural resources and special places.

Endorsements announced

OLCV has begun unveiling endorsements for candidates at every level of government who have a proven track record of protecting the environment. 2010 candidates for seats ranging from city council to Oregon Governor have applied for the OLCV seal of approval.

This week, OLCV will gradually reveal the list of candidates endorsed for 2010. The first place that list will be updated is the OLCV website at www.olcv.org/endorsements2010.

Election 2010: Endorsements to be announced next week

Oregon's 2010 Primary Election is May 18 and OLCV has already been working to ensure that Oregon voters elect leaders who protect Oregon's natural legacy. OLCV's volunteer steering committees have been interviewing dozens of candidates around the state who have applied for the OLCV endorsement.

Keynote announced for OLCV's annual dinner

Exciting announcements regarding OLCV's upcoming 13th Annual Dinner for the Environment. 

The dinner, on April 23, 2010, promises to be an exciting event this year, and well-attended, approaching 1,000 guests.

TOMORROW: Don't forget to Spring Forward to protect Oregon's environment!

We hope you remembered to move your clocks an hour ahead on Sunday. Here's a reminder to help you remember to Spring Forward with Multnomah County OLCV this Tuesday!

Oregon's February session ends

The Oregon Conservation Network claims victory, cites disappointment

Significant progress and one perplexing loss mark February session

SALEM, OR – 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 today. 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 coastal legacy.

Oregon delegation scores from LCV's 2009 National Environmental Scorecard

Today, the Oregon League of Conservation Voters 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.

Moratorium on offshore drilling passes Oregon Senate

Bill to protect coastal communities, local jobs and pristine beaches now heads to governor's desk.

A bill that extends Oregon’s moratorium on offshore drilling for ten more years passed the Oregon Senate today with a vote of 22-8.

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