Advocacy

As the price of fossil fuels rises and the planet warms, our time is up when it comes to relying on nonrenewable energy. We are working to advance statewide policies that ensure new buildings are efficient, healthy, and resilient—making Central Oregon a cleaner and more affordable place to live. Oregon’s legislature must act to give more people access to safer, climate-ready homes that prepare our community for cold winters, smoky summers, and everything in between.

Transportation accounts for nearly 40% of Oregon’s carbon emissions. The price of fuel is becoming unaffordable for many Oregonians, and public transportation is lacking. We support policies that make it easier, safer, and more affordable for people to walk, bike, and use electric vehicles.

Oregon is running out of space for trash! We work with legislators and local policymakers to prevent waste at the source and improve systems for reuse and repair. Oregon has taken bold steps in recent years—like banning polystyrene and legalizing reusables—and we’re pushing for even more systemic change. Our landfills are overflowing, our culture is obsessed with "new" items, and we are working to drive a cultural shift at both the systemic and local levels.