Stay engaged! Help pass laws to protect the environment

Legislative work happens year-round, whether the Legislature is in session or not.

During Oregon’s 2010 Legislative Special Session in February, the Oregon Conservation Network passed two of its three Priorities for a Healthy Oregon. Read more about what happened duing the last session. 

You might not be thinking about the next session, but we are. 

That’s right, the next session. Although the Oregon Legislature does not meet again until early 2011, we have a lot of work to do in the interim to get ready for it.  Over the next few months, OCN will be developing priorities for the 2011 session.

We are also recruiting new members to the coalition, which already includes more than 40 coalition members who work on a diverse set of issues like water conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy development, forest protection, toxics, and wildlife habitat.

Stay engaged in the legislative process!

1. Stay informed on conservation news and events around Oregon by signing up for Salem Watch.
2. Attend the Legislative Committee days from May 24th- to May 28th in Salem.  This is a great way to observe both House and Senate committees and to get a preview on the issues that will be part of the 2011 Legislative session. Click here for committee schedules.
3. Contact your State Senator and Representative to let them know about the issues that matter to you!  Find out who represents you. 

As we get closer to the 2011 Legislative session, make sure to visit the Oregon Conservation Network's website at www.oregonpriorities.org to learn about 2011 Legislative Priorities for a Healthy Oregon. 

For any questions, comments or additional information, contact Meredith Shield, Oregon Conservation Network Director at meredith@olcv.org or 503-227-8073.