The 2025 Oregon Legislative session delivered a tale of two climate stories. While lawmakers made meaningful progress on energy affordability and grid modernization, they failed to advance policies that would actually cut climate pollution—and worse, abandoned funding for programs that help Oregonians survive increasingly dangerous extreme ...| Oregon Environmental Council
Last session, OEC passed two bills—SB 1154 and HB 3525—that we’ve been working on with partners like Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies and Verde for nearly a decade! It’s a huge win for the future of water in Oregon. OEC’s Karen Lewotsky explains: Let’s start with SB 1154. Can you describe the bill, what it changes, and give ...| Oregon Environmental Council
This month, I joined a Climate Action Campaign advocacy trip to DC—my first time participating in this critical work since the coalition began organizing these efforts 13 years ago. This […] The post Joining Oregon’s Climate Advocates in Washington DC appeared first on Oregon Environmental Council.| Oregon Environmental Council