OLCV e-bulletin: NO LNG, Great News,Volunteer Spotlight and events

Stop the LNG Fast Track Bill: No on HB 3058!
 

Oregon is threatened by three Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) proposals that will emit 30% more global warming pollution than domestic gas, destroy critical salmon nurseries, and create 600 miles of pipelines across hundreds of rivers, including the Wild and Scenic Clackamas and Deschutes.
 
The Legislature is considering a bill that would fast track the permitting of LNG-related pipelines through rivers and wetlands.
 
Please contact your legislators by May 20 and tell them to Vote No on HB 3058.
 
Read a column about HB 3058 published in the Salem Statesman Journal.
 
 

Oregon House passes clean energy bill

 
Last Friday, the Oregon House of Representatives passed the first climate change bill of the session with a 32-28 vote. House Bill 2186, introduced as part of the governor’s healthy climate package, authorizes the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission to adopt common-sense, cost-effective strategies that will not only reduce the state’s global warming emissions but also will spur local innovation and business opportunities, and save Oregonians money.
 
Read the Oregonian story.
 
Read more about the bill on the OLCV blog.
 
Here is a list of representatives who voted AGAINST HB 2186.
 
Barker, Bentz, Berger, Beyer, Boone, Bruun, Cameron, Esquivel, Freeman, Garrard, Gilliam, Gilman, Hanna, Huffman, Jenson, Kennemer, Krieger, Maurer, Olson, Richardson, Schaufler, Smith G., Sprenger, Thatcher, Thompson, Weidner, Whisnant, Wingard
 
If your representative is NOT on this list, it means they voted yes! Please thank your legislator.
 
The bill now goes to committee.
 
Vote for pro-environment candidates on May 19
Voters in many Oregon counties will be electing candidates for a variety of positions on May 19. Many of these positions have a direct impact on the environment at both the state and local level.
OLCV has endorsed candidates in four counties based on a process that includes both a questionnaire and an interview. These candidates have earned the OLCV seal of approval for their past environmental records and for their commitment to preserve Oregon’s environmental legacy.

Check out OLCV's endorsements.
 
Remember: The best way to make sure your ballot gets to the election office on time is to drop it off yourself. There are drop boxes conveniently located throughout your county. Find the ballot drop box closest to you.

 
Volunteer to help these candidates win!
 
We need your help to make sure these pro-environment candidates are elected.
 
Check out our calendar of events and sign up. And check back if you don't see an event in your county. New opportunities will be posted soon. We can’t do it without you!
 

Volunteer spotlight: Phaedra Booth

Phaedra Booth doesn’t need a paycheck to get motivated. That’s obvious in her casual admission of having grown accustomed to “60, 70, 80-hour work-weeks.” It’s even more obvious because this blue-eyed, fast -talking 28-year-old has been spending three days a week in Salem as an Oregon League of Conservation Voters Policy Fellow. Unpaid.
 
It’s passion that drives her, and a strong desire to protect the environment. As an assistant to OLCV Legislative Affairs Director Evan Manvel, she’s doing important work in the nitty-gritty behind-the-scenes of law-making: Taking notes at hearings, coordinating meetings with representatives, writing floor letters and fact sheets, and even testifying before committees…
 
Continue reading about Phaedra…

Photos from the OLCV dinner now online

 
Whether or not you were at OLCV’s biggest and most successful annual dinner yet on April 24, you are bound to see some friends in our photos of the nearly 900 guests. (Pictured left to right: Meredith Shield, Sam Chase and Walt Mintkeski.)
 
Special thanks to Ian Marshall, Stuart McDougall and Stiv Wilson for all the fantastic photos of the event!
 
Peruse the photos here.
 
STARTING TONIGHT: Portland Theaters to host film event

 
The Multnomah County Chapter of OLCV presents the Portland Premier of THE “LORD GOD” BIRD.

May 14: Main Event! Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd.
May 15: With beer and childcare! Academy Theater, 7818 SE Stark
May 16: Your last chance to see it! PCC Cascade, 705 N. Killingsworth, Terrell Hall
 
All shows at 7 p.m.
 
Tickets: $10 adult, $6 child
 
Proceeds to benefit the OLCV Multnomah County chapter.
 
Click here for tickets and more information.

May 20: Climate Advocacy Night

 
Help us pass SB 80 and HB 2186, the cornerstones of this session's healthy climate package.
 
WHAT: Letter Writing for Senate Bill 80 + Phone Advocacy for House Bill 2186
 
WHEN: Wednesday, May 20, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
 
WHERE: Oregon Environmental Council Office, 222 NW Davis St.
 
Find out more or register to attend.
 

Sustainable Seafood Bake and Silent Auction in Newport

Join the OLCV Lincoln County chapter for drinks, dinner, music and a silent auction.
 
WHEN: Sunday, June 28, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Cafe Mundo, 711 NW 2nd Ct, Newport

TICKETS: $30 online/$35 at the door. All proceeds will benefit the OLCV Lincoln County chapter.

Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.

What's happening in Salem?

 
Sign up for SalemWatch, your best source for news on significant environmental decisions being considered right now by the Oregon Legislature.
 
During the Legislative Session, SalemWatch is published every Friday. It includes details on important bills and special action alerts on how you can influence the votes of your elected representatives.