Advocating for change.
Across all program areas, our team works every day to not only educate our community, but to advocate for policies and infrastructure that protect the environment and support economic success.
How We're Making an Impact
Legislative Priorities
During each legislative session, we review and highlight a list of bills we see as high priority and provide you with tools for action.
Climate Solutions
Our programmatic work on energy and transportation informs and guides our advocacy focus areas.
Noteworthy Successes
We've been involved in policy milestones from the city level to the state level.
Resources
- City Councils: Bend, Redmond, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters
- Board of County Commissioners: Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook
- Find a Bill
- Find your Legislators
- Oregon League of Conservation Voters – working to pass laws and elect candidates that protect Oregon’s environmental legacy
- Oregon Environmental Council – bringing Oregonians together to protect our water, air and land
- Beyond Toxics – statewide environmental justice organization
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