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The historic 34-day Oregon State Legislative Session adjourned Monday, March 5. It was the first of Oregon's annual sessions. Starting this year, short legislative sessions will alternate with full legislative sessions.

The Oregon Conservation Network and conservationists throughout the state are pleased that the conservation...

The historic 34-day Oregon State Legislative Session adjourned Monday, March 5. It was the first of Oregon's annual sessions. Starting this year, short legislative sessions will alternate with full legislative sessions.

The Oregon Conservation Network and conservationists throughout the state are pleased that the...

During the session, OCN identified many "major threats," or bills that we needed to defeat.

With the help of the Governor and our legislative champions we defeated bills that would have...

OCN chose three Priorities for a Healthy Oregon this session. Thanks to our pro-conservation champions in the Oregon Legislature and the hard work of our coalition partners, all three were victorious. 

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Last week, SB 1510 cleared its final legislative hurdle, gaining approval of the Oregon House by a vote of 57 to 2! It will now head to the Governor's desk to be signed into law.

This is a huge victory for all Oregonians.

SB 1510 passed out of the Senate earlier this month on a bipartisan 25-5 vote. ...

Feburary 14, not only marks Oregon's birthday, it is the last day for bills to have a work session in the chamber of origin.This means if a bill does not receive a work session by the end of the day tomorrow, the bill is most likley dead for this session.

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In times of economic uncertainty, making proven investments in Oregon's clean water, unpolluted air and other valuable natural resources are more important than ever. 

So why then are legislators considering further cuts to environmental protections?  

Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has already been cut to the bone; now it's on the chopping block again. Additional cuts considered by the legislature would have serious...

For years, the Oregon Conservation Network (OCN) has been advocating for

designation of Oregon’s first system of marine reserves...

On February 20, thousands of Oregonians from every corner of the state will gather at the state capitol for The Day Of Action for a Strong Oregon, demanding that legislators take bold actions to protect all Oregon families.

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Oregonians believe that we have a responsibility to act as good stewards of our natural legacy. They understand that what’s good for the environment and what’s good for the economy can be one and the same.

Good-paying sustainable jobs make Oregon a more attractive place to live and work, strengthening the environment and economy we leave to future generations. Like the people of Oregon, we at the Oregon Conservation Network share a commitment to...

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