VOTE.

Protecting Oregon's environment, economy, health and legacy comes down a four-letter word: VOTE.

How do we ensure a healthy environment and all it means to Oregon? By voting for candidates and ballot measures that will protect and fight for these values. That means creating jobs by investing in homegrown clean energy, keeping our families safe from toxic chemicals, and protecting Oregon's land, air and water from disasters like the BP oil spill.

From the top to the bottom of the ballot, Oregon's natural legacy is at stake. Oregon's environment is at stake from the very top to the very bottom of the ballot. Many races will be very close, and every vote counts. Make sure your voice is heard in every race.

That includes a YES for Measure 76, at the very bottom of the ballot. Measure 76 continues Oregon's only dedicated source of funding for programs that keep our water clean, support fish and wildlife habitat, provide good jobs to thousands of Oregonians and rescued Oregon's park system from decline.

Oregon's clean air, clean water and spectacular natural heritage define who we are. Protecting it will determine who we will be - and the kind of Oregon our children and grandchildren will live in.

Your ballot is due Tuesday, November 2 by 8 p.m. Post marks do not count. Find a drop box near you.