The Environmental Leadership Circle

Bringing Leaders Together for Oregon

Oregon is blessed with diverse natural beauty, and we have often been on the forefront of key environmental debates that have had consequences far outside our state’s border. But the vision that earned our state its reputation as an environmental leader began eroding many years ago.

More recently, we have seen a rebound of interest in protecting our natural legacy.  In the last two elections, OLCV has helped many pro-environment candidates win victories across the state.  As a result, the 2007 and 2009 Oregon Legislatures passed important environmental laws, including the nation’s most aggressive Renewable Energy Standard, the first legislatively adopted low-carbon fuel standard, and special protection for the the Metolius River basin.

But the 2009 session also saw setbacks on clean energy policy at a time when Oregon needs to do more to spur local, green jobs and increase the state’s energy independence.  At the same time, many environmental problems are worsening, and we need innovative solutions.

The Environmental Leadership Circle is a community that brings together OLCV’s strongest supporters with their peers and elected officials to help ensure that Oregon is a leader in sustainability and environmental protection.

Members of OLCV’s Environmental Leadership Circle:

• Commit financial resources, intellect and energy to help strong environmental leaders win elections
• Connect with elected officials and policymakers to discuss new and innovative ideas for environmental policy
• Help drive statewide dialogue on environmental solutions
• Join a community of individuals committed to protecting Oregon’s natural legacy
• Attend events that bring them together with decisionmakers and sustainable business leaders

Supporters are needed at all six giving levels, renewable each year:

LEGACY CIRCLE: $25,000 + contribution

GUARDIAN CIRCLE: $15,000 - $24,999 contribution

STEWARD CIRCLE: $10,000 - $14,999 contribution

DEFENDER CIRCLE: $5,000 - $9,999 contribution

ADVOCATE CIRCLE: $1,000 - $4,999 contribution

MEMBER CIRCLE: $500 - $999 contribution

To join the Environmental Leadership Circle, give online on our secure server, call our office at 503-224-4011, or mail your contribution to:
OLCV Environmental Leadership Circle
320 SW Stark St, Suite 530
Portland, OR 97204

For more information, contact Molly Kramer, OLCV Development Director, via email or at 503-224-4011.