Based on recommendations from OCA's Endorsement Committee, our Board has endorsed the following candidates in the 2026 Primary election:
Clallam issues draft Wildfire Protection Plan
Comments due Feb. 9 Dear OCA members, Please comment on the draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) that Clallam County is developing. The deadline for comments is February 9. We’re encouraged that this plan focuses on homeowner actions, fire truck access, and some strategic actions around things like communication towers, power lines, etc. rather than …
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Federal clean-energy incentives end soon; state & local go on
Here's an explainer In a time when our federal government seems determined to go the way of the dinosaur, the bright truth of the sun continues to shine, and renewable energy is outstripping fossil fuels in virtually every undistorted market. Here's an explainer of the incentives available right now; federal incentives are going away thanks …
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Storymap: Keep Roadless Areas Roadless!
Last chance to comment is Friday, Sept. 19 One sign of the Trump administration's bad faith in their intention to repeal the Roadless Rule, which has protected some 60 million roadless acres from extraction, degradation, and fragmentation, is that they only provided a scant two weeks for public comment on their proposal. This is hardly …
Protect the Roadless Rule which protects our forests
OCA takes action; you can too, till Sept. 19 Image by Pexels from Pixabay OCA joined this sign-on letter opposing the Trump administration's proposed rescission of the Roadless Rule, which has protected some 60 million acres of forests, and thereby protected communities from water shortages, wildfire, and climate change. We also signed an earlier letter calling for stronger Roadless Rule …
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OCA testifies re: EPA de-regulation gambit
You can provide public comment till Sept. 22 Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay Ed Chadd testified to the EPA today on behalf of OCA, asking them to withdraw their proposal to declare greenhouse gases not to be a danger to the American people, and thereby to revoke regulations on vehicles and power plants. This, along with Congress's clawbacks …
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OCA comments on proposed forest-stream buffer rule
Rule change has been 20+ years in the making The OCA Board of Directors has sent letters of support to both the WA Depts of Natural Resources (DNR) and Ecology, in favor of the proposed greater protections around upper-watershed streams. Here is an excerpt of our letter to Ecology: We can always say there’s a …
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Call for climate justice at COP30!
More fossil fuel projects are getting approved Image by Hans from Pixabay The Brazilian President of the 2025 UN climate conference, COP30, has the power to lead the world in climate action. He could supercharge the switch to renewable energy, and help end coal, oil and gas. He could help our movement fight back. Activists will take our demands …
“Timber Emergency!” ??? Hardly!
Trump tariffs present far more danger to the USA Pexels -- Pixabay OCA just signed onto this NGO sign-on letter. There is currently an open public comment period in response to Trump's pro-logging Executive Order on the connection between timber production and national security. The deadline to sign on is March 28th.
OCA calls for enhanced protection of mature & old-growth federal forests in PNW
Comments on proposed amendment to the NW Forest Plan The OCA Board of Directors sent this letter to the U.S. Forest Service asking for an update to the Northwest Forest Plan (aka the "Spotted Owl Plan") that better protects mature and old-growth forests as "climate workhorses." Comments are here.
Attack on NEPA; sign-on due March 25
We need your help and hope your organization will sign on to this letter! Apologies for cross-posting, but as many of you have seen, the Trump administration issued an Interim Final Rule revoking the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Those regulations apply to over 80 agencies in the federal …
Legislators: continue investment in climate-friendly forests
Letter to our legislators in Olympia Image by Joe Plenio -- Pixabay Dear District 24 legislators: Olympic Climate Action represents 800 members on the Olympic Peninsula dedicated to taking action on climate change. As its forests chair, and based on positions taken by OCA's board, I urge you to continue conserving mature forests and buying replacement …
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OCA Signs onto Farm Bill Anti-Environmental Riders Letter
EarthJustice has prepared a letter to send to Congress to encourage the Farm Bill pass without anti-environmental riders. OCA has signed on and you can, too. Deadline is November 13, 2024. To sign on click here. Earthjustice Farm Bill Anti-Environmental Riders Letter - Google DocsDownload
Elwha Legacy Forest Coalition Stands Up for the Trees
Tuesday a vote will be made by the Board of Natural Resources to continue the sales of three units in the Elwha River Watershed. The Elwha Legacy Forest Coalition wants them to wait, which would amount to a loss of 2.7 million of funds . Here is the link for the Story
BNR: Take these special lands off the chopping block
A Coalition of Forestry Conservation groups sent a letter to the Board of Natural Resources identifying eleven timber sales with some portions of structurally complex older forests in them. The rush to clear-cut these stands before the new administration an opportunity to develop solutions for long-term ecological health is short sighted. Read the entire letter. …
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OCA Election Endorsement 2024
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OCA Election Endorsements 2024
The OCA Endorsement Committee has come up with a list of endorsements for the November election. Per our endorsement policy, our Endorsement Committee has recommended, and our Board has unanimously approved, endorsements of the following candidates in the 2024 election. (We did not make endorsements specific to Jefferson County because of inadequate familiarity with the races; Jefferson …
Feds: Get real about protecting our older forests
OCA just signed on to this NGO letter asking the Biden administration to strengthen protections of our older forests in its proposed National Old-Growth Amendment. Main points: None of the alternatives include language to prohibit logging of old growth, only a vague statement of desired condition. The final plan should end the cutting and selling …
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OCA primary election 2024 endorsements
Per our endorsement policy, our Endorsement Committee has recommended, and our Board has unanimously approved, endorsements of the following candidates in the 2024 Primary election. (We did not make endorsements specific to Jefferson County because of inadequate familiarity with the races; Jefferson County residents are encouraged to join our Endorsement Committee for future elections.) OCA …
OCA opposes the “Fix (Is In on) Our Forests” Act
OCA has signed on to a letter opposing the proposed federal "Fix Our Forests" Act. This bill contains extreme cuts to NEPA and ESA, and harmful judicial review language. Under the guise of wildfire mitigation, this bill serves to cut science and the public out of the process, to the benefit of industry.
Support Sen. Booker’s biomass-reform bill
From Tyler Gilmore <tyler@350pdx.org>: 350 Portland has been getting involved in resisting industrial biomass as corporate bad-actor Drax plans to expand to the Pacific NW, proposing a plant in Longview, WA. We have learned much about industrial-scale energy production via biomass, and every part of the industrial biomass process has adverse climate and community impacts. To …
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Watch the Last Stand — Saving the Elwha River’s Legacy Forests
Photo -- John Gussman Beautiful story and images to capture the struggle to protect the Elwha River and its watershed. Watch now
Help Clallam County Reduce Risk and Plan for the Future
Clallam County has a survey running through May 10 regarding hazard planning, which will guide the County's future hazard-mitigation efforts: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/2310b0f0d7b042b39f0f2ef624d7500c?portalUrl=https://websrv31.clallamcountywa.gov/portal Consider answering this 10-15 minute survey and asking for greater preparation for climate risks such as flooding, drought, sea-level rise, ocean acidification, wildfire, smoke, and extreme heat events. To help you, you might want …
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Court Halts Logging Over Climate Impacts
King County Superior Court rules that DNR violated SEPA by failing to disclose and mitigate the climate impacts of logging mature 'legacy' forests Mature legacy forests in the Wishbone Timber Sale area are safe for now due to successful litigation by CSE and its partners. Seattle – For the second time in two years, a Washington Superior …
OCA signs letter with hundreds of green groups urging Biden to expand LNG freeze
from foodandwaterwatch.org A letter delivered today to President Biden from more than 560 environmental, climate, health, and advocacy organizations around the world applauded the administration’s decision to halt pending liquefied natural gas (LNG) export approvals to non-free trade countries and called on the administration to expand the pause to halt the permitting of new LNG infrastructure and …
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WA House Bill 2405 needs your Support
dlsdkcgl --Pixabay Even in states with financial officers that purport to care about sustainability, way too many pensions are failing to push the companies they invest in to align with global climate goals. Public pensions in the United States are responsible for investing and stewarding nearly $8 trillion. Read the full article. Divest Washington will …
OCA to Clallam Commissioners:
OCA points out the multiple benefits of the Natural Climate Solutions program.
OCA supports the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe’s development of a Climate Change Adaptation Plan.
October 12, 2023Re: Lower Elwha Klallam Proposal for BIA Climate Change Planning FundingDear BIA Climate Change Resiliency Program reviewers,Olympic Climate Action is in full support of the efforts made by the Lower Elwha KlallamTribe’s climate change planning team to prepare for the effects of climate change in the LowerElwha Klallam (LEKT) community through the development …
STATEWIDE RALLY FOR LEGACY FORESTS–BELLINGHAM, AUG. 22, 5:30-6:30
Art by Shelly Gould On August 22-23, the Board of Natural Resources (BNR) will be holding its annual retreat in Whatcom County. This is an important opportunity to deliver our simple message: "Commissioner Franz and BNR, become the climate champions we need you to be: enact a mature forest conservation policy NOW!" We will rally on …
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Contact the Clallam Commissioners and DNR to ask for a pause on upcoming timber auctions of older forests
At the May 16 Clallam County Commissioners meeting, 22 people called for a pause on DNR timber sales on older forests (such as “TCB23” and “Power Plant” in the Elwha watershed), until newly-enacted tools for older forest protection are implemented and understood. Despite this massive input, Commissioners French and Johnson decided they do not support …
OCA comments on older federal forests…you should too!!!
Comments due June 20 OCA just sent letters to the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management asking them to begin rule-making to protect the nation's climate-critical older forests from their #1 threat: logging. Older forests on federal lands capture and store vast amounts of carbon pollution and should be a cornerstone of U.S. …
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Rally supports Elwha Legacy Forests
You can still take action Rally go-ers next to the Elwha river in an eye shape, symbolizing that we are awake to what is happening in the Elwha Valley. Picture from forest2sea.com. From Nina Sarmiento, Olympic Region Coordinator for the Center for Responsible Forestry: This past Sunday we had a rally to show support for Legacy …
OCA Signs on to Save Our wild Salmon Letter
Salmon River, Idaho, WA. Image by Jim Black/Pixabay Along with ninety-four other signers, Olympic Climate Action added support to the NGO sign-on letter to the Council for Environmental Quality (CEQ). This letter sends a very strong message to the Administration about salmon recovery and our collective energy and interest in restoring the LSR - and …
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Stop State from Logging Legacy Forest in Elwha Valley
Join the Center for Responsible Forestry and the Earth Law Center on Sunday, Oct. 23, 11-2pm, to visit a unique legacy forest in the Elwha River Watershed, just off of Hwy 101. (Sneak peak photos here). For hike details and to register click HERE! The WA Board of Natural Resources (BNR) recently approved logging of …
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Rally to save Legacy Forests at DNR HQ
Tuesday, 9/6/22 - 8 am - DNR headquarters On 9/6/22 at 8:00 AM, there will be a rally to stop the clearcutting of Washington State’s last remaining mature legacy forests in front of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) at 1111 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98504. Olympic Climate Actions is organizing this rally along …
Support our Call to Action on forests!
Now is the time to make noise about our position on protecting our forests, climate, habitat, people, and economies!
One Final Meeting for City of Port Angeles’ Climate Resiliency Plan
Three years in the making, the Port Angeles Climate Resiliency Plan is finally ready for prime time! OCA Steering Committee member Bob Vreeland wrote a compelling letter to the PDN about the proposed Climate Resiliency Plan for the City of Port Angeles. Bob was also quoted in a comprehensive article by PDN's Ken Park in …
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OCA Signs On to Earth Day NGO Letter To President Biden — Conserve Old Forests, Fight Climate Change
OCA signed on to this letter, which was sent to the White House, USFS, and BLM. This letter is being led by NRDC, Earthjustice, Environment America, Sierra Club, Southern Environmental Law Center, Center for Biological Diversity, Standing Trees, Wild Heritage, and Oregon Wild.
OCA comments on the proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF):
The Biden Administration is currently developing an initiative to address economic strategy in the Indo-Pacific region. Olympic Climate Action submitted a letter to the Office of the United States Trade Representative requesting the inclusion of a Climate Peace Clause, and permanently ending Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS), as well as for the development process to be …
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Compelling Letter from Jefferson County Board of Commissioners to Hilary Franz, Dept. of Natural Resources
Do not approve and defer Beaver Valley Sorts timber sale.
OCA signs open letter to the Nature Conservancy: stop greenwashing logging!
A new exposé, "The Nature Conspiracy, America's Richest Green Group is Betraying Forests" reveals that TNC works with the logging & wood products industries to falsely promote chopping down our forests as a ‘natural climate solution,’ harming the climate, biodiversity, and communities of color in the process.
Mitigation Ideas for Regional Climate Planning
The North Olympic Development Council (NODC) received a $170,000 grant to coordinate climate action planning with local governments, building on the 2015 Climate Change Preparedness Plan for the North Olympic Peninsula. OCA has representatives on the steering committee for this process. In preparation for the first regional planning workshop in February 2022, OCA compiled a …
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“Keep Washington Greenwashing”?
The State Department of Natural Resources has introduced legislation under the name “Keep Washington Evergreen (KWE),” claiming “bold action” to promote “necessary resilience in our forests and communities to mitigate and adapt to our changing climate.” But looking under the hood, we see a disconnect between such a lofty title and what the bill would …
The Earth Bill Update
GREETINGS ALL - Next Up: Final Push for the BBBA!Manchin is the main focus.See all the actions below.Then it's time for THE EARTH BILL!ENJOY OUR WORK TOGETHER?Please Support CCP 2022. $10 monthly is a big help!MEETING NOTE: No December Meetings.BBBA MOVEMENT DEC. PUSH & ACTION a. SENATORS RALLY for BBBA (starts @5:20 mins).LCV & Climate Action Nowb. SENATE WEEK OF ACTION Climate Action …
OCA Endorses ‘Washington Can’t Wait’ Campaign
Dear OCAers, We are proud to have signed on at our last meeting to endorse the work that Futurewise’s WA Can’t Wait Campaign is doing in the state legislature this year to update the Growth Management Act to ensure that our counties and cities are planning for the impacts of climate change, to reduce greenhouse gas …
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Intentional Futures wants to speak with you
Shared with us from 350 Seattle: I am reaching out today on behalf of Intentional Futures, a consulting firm working with a Seattle-based philanthropic organization, to understand how they can better meet the needs of young people in the Pacific Northwest region between the ages of 13 through early 20’s. Who: Intentional Futures is interested in …
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Humanity is failing to stop the climate crisis
Dear friends,It's now beyond urgent -- the planet is screaming for help.Right now world leaders are meeting for historic climate talks -- but pledges without real action won't cut it anymore. We need bold, visionary leaders to finally do what's needed to pull us back from the abyss.I'll be at the talks with inspiring youth …
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Grave concerns from scientists about Infrastructure Bills
A letter is circulating the Hill from well over 100 scientists urging them not to pass the BBB or BIF legislative packages unless the climate-harming logging provisions are removed from both. These two bills are the ones climate activists have been counting on to help promote climate solutions; the Reconciliation Bill (Biden's Build Back Better 3.5 Trillion) andthe Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill …
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The Build Back Better Act
This is our opportunity to create millions of new jobs, invest billions in a clean energy economy, and take concrete steps to break down systemic inequalities and address the threats that the environmental justice movement has been fighting for years — but only if we keep making noise. ACT NOW: Text "CLIMATEBILL" to 877-777 to …
OCA Endorses a Washington Transportation Bill of Rights
The OCA Executive Committee signed this Transportation Bill of Rights. It describes an equitable approach to advancing transportation access, and an opportunity to shape Washington’s transportation system to decrease our climate pollution (45% of our emissions come from transportation) and increase mobility for all by 2037. The 16-Year Transportation Package debated in the legislature last …
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Contact Sen. Cantwell & Rep. Kilmer on LSRDs
2 bad congressional maneuvers relating to the LSRDs need immediate constituent action to oppose them. Rep. McMorris-Rodgers has proposed amendments to appropriations bills that would prevent further federal funds from being spent to study LSRD breaching. Derek Kilmer is on the key committee considering them. Action needed: Contact Kilmer’s Natural Resources staffer, Katie Allen, katie.allen@mail.house.gov. …
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Congressional District Three and Six Redistricting Meeting
Put Yourself on the Map July 26, 2021, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The once-a-decade redistricting process is underway in Washington State. Every 10 years, after the federal census, we redraw the boundaries of our congressional and legislative electoral districts to ensure that each district represents an equal number of residents. To ensure that our …
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We need to talk about cruise ships
These massive ships are toxic, and so are their business practices--from the smokestacks harming our health; to the massive fossil fuel footprint; to garbage, human waste, and engine oil dumped straight into waterways; to noise pollution disrupting our underwater relatives; to onboard workers often underpaid and exploited; to tax avoidance while stressing local infrastructure; to bully tactics used on destination communities that push back against …
Fossil Banks No Thanks
Dear all, Thank you very much for your support for the Global Call on Banks and Fossil Banks No Thanks! We’re really excited to have you on board. Now that the Fossil Banks No Thanks (FBNT) website is up and running, we would like to highlight some platform-related activities and news. We intend to update …
The Sunrise Movement Needs YOU
We’re demanding those in power join us on the right side of history. Are you in? My name is Rogelio, and I’m part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Sunrise hub. I wanted to share with you a story about something that happened to me recently.The other night, a friend called and asked me if I wanted …
Earth Bill Network
Hi all - We have six weeks to get a great Clean Renewable Energy Standard in the U.S. House American Jobs Act. This can change history if we unite and focus. Please see the list below of TWO important committees below. Please reply if you want to help organize in any of these or fill out …
OCA Urges Secretary Vilsack in a letter
Secretary Thomas Vilsack Letter to USDA in support of pilot funding for the Sustainable Farms and Fields program The Honorable Thomas Vilsack Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, DC 20250 Dear Mr. Secretary: Congratulations on your return to USDA and thank you for immediately positioning …
Clean Energy & Sustainability Accelerator (Green Bank)
Fund the Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator (“Accelerator”) to rapidly scale up investment needed to meet US climate goals and create millions of jobs The Accelerator will serve as the national green bank. A green bank uses public funding to invest in decarbonization, jobs, and economic growth. It also reduces risk to help scale up …
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First Live demonstration in Port Angeles for 2021
Downtown Port Angeles in front of Chase bank, Front & Laurel Streets Friday May 7th * * * 3 - 5 PM Bring signs if you can; we’ll also have some there. Remember good COVID behavior during the demonstration! Chase Bank is the world’s biggest financier of pipelines, and they need to hear that it’s …
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The Earth Bill needs YOU!
Hi all - Bravo to Pres. Biden and team for a wonderful reboot of America's global role in the climate crisis. It's what they're not saying that worries me. The fact is we have to stop our pollution immediately And all this talk - is not legally binding on polluting industries - and is not …
OCA expresses Qualified Support for the Climate Commitment Act
OCA has expressed qualified support for E2SSB 5126, the Climate Commitment Act with a letter to our state legislators Rep. Steve Tharinger and Rep. Mike Chapman, and U.S. Senator Kevin Van de Wege Update late Friday night: Rep. Steve Tharinger and Rep. Mike Chapman voted yea to pass the measure. This historic bill would guarantee …
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Sign Beth’s Petition for Climate Action
My name is Beth and I am a member of the New Jersey Organizing Project & Shorekeepers Campaign. I live on the coast in Ventnor, New Jersey, and saw the impact of Superstorm Sandy firsthand. My house had to be taken down, and I am still not home after nine years. Very little has changed …
THE EARTH BILL
Climate Crisis Policy A 2030 MOONSHOT FOR EARTH 100% BY 2030 1. Renewable Electricity 2. Electric Vehicles 3. Regenerative Agriculture With Enforcement Tied To Corporate Tax Deductions.(This makes it fit in the budget!)Definitions matter! HERE they are with draft language.Your support now can get these in the infrastructure bill!Take action with The Earth Bill Pledge below. JOIN OUR NETWORK …
Nine Steps to Kick Your—and Our—Carbon Addiction
Adapted from the Columbia Gorge Climate Action Network, Drawdown.org, and Local 20/20 By Peter Kuper -- TodayClick to enlarge -- Back to Return 1. Recognize that your individual actions to conserve will have little impact on climate change and the most important changes need to be at the systemic level, because our laws, politics, and markets …
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OCA Supports the Arctic Refuge Protection Act
We have an opportunity this year to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil and gas drilling. In 2017, the previous Administration pushed through a bill that changed the purpose of the Arctic NWR to include oil and gas development. That bill required lease sales in the Arctic NWR 1002 coastal plain, which is …
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A Letter to Representative Derek Kilmer about the LSRDs
Click to enlarge -- Back to Return March 10, 2021 To: Hon. Derek KilmerRe: Rep. Simpson’s “Columbia Basin Fund” Plan Dear Rep. Kilmer: Olympic Climate Action is a grassroots organization based on the Olympic Peninsula with more than 1000 followers dedicated to research, education, and action on climate. We engage in consensus decision-making and only …
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2021 WA Legislative Campaign Launch
The 350 WA Civic Action Team We know that legislators don’t hear enough from their constituents about the climate crisis - together, we are changing that. The 350 Washington Network’s shared legislative campaign, the 350 WA Civic Action Team, is about to kick off! Now is the time for all of us volunteers to help …
FridaysforFuture Returns
FridaysforFuture Returns to Port Angeles Come masked and strike with us for the climate. Fridays from Noon - 1:00 At the Clallam County Courthouse steps223 E 4th St, Port Angeles, WA 98362 Join those across the globe who are continuing to strike weekly because this needs to be at the forefront of our consciousness. Bring …
Allan Brothers Workers Strike to Unionize
The Climate Alliance recognizes that the simultaneous crises we face today are deeply intertwined: a public health emergency, an economic catastrophe, and a climate crisis. And, that these crises have day lighted the inequities in our society, underscored our nation’s dependence on essential, frontline workers, and highlighted the importance of unions in the fight for …
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350.org Webinars on the Election
Donald Trump has repeatedly indicated that he may not respect the results of the upcoming election. It's important to understand that such threats are generally made from a position of weakness, not strength — by those who understand they're likely to lose. Nevertheless, we believe these threats should be taken seriously. Across the country, coalitions …
To Sequester or Not to Sequester, That Is the Question!
Petitioners tell DNR:Words are good, but a real climate policy would be better! On Oct 7th, the Washington Environmental Council, Washington Conservation Voters and Washington Forest Law Center sent this further request to the July 7, 2020 response from the WA State Department of Natural Resources. The original twenty-six page petition sent a year ago, …
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OCA Signs letter to DNC for a ban on fossil fuel executives, lobbyists in campaign and administration
You can Tell Joe Biden: Keep Fossil Fuel Influence Out Dear Vice President Biden, Congratulations on your nomination as the presidential candidate for the Democratic Party. As you have said, this is a historic time for our nation. Over 175,000 Americans have lost their lives to the COVID-19 pandemic that continues to ravage the nation. …
OCA Signs Letter to Gov. Inslee for Whales
41 Organizations Ask Governor Inslee to Oppose Roberts Bank Terminal 2 near Vancouver, BC Read the letter to Governor Inslee | August 20, 2020 RBT2_41_orgs_ask_Gov_Inslee_to_oppose_8-20-2020Download E-MAIL language and links to include in your own letter rbt2-action-email-language-8-20-1Download Ask Governor Inslee to say YES to Southern Resident orcas & NO to a new terminal less than a …
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Climate justice is racial justice.
A message from The US Climate Strike Coalition On July 20th, we are mobilizing in solidarity with the S.E.I.U and the Movement for Black Lives in order to present a united front against injustice a month out from the Democratic National Convention. As environmental organizers, it is our responsibility to put action behind the phrase …
OCA joins the 350 Washington Network!
OCA members Ed Bowlby, Ed Chadd, and John Cambalik attended the virtual Retreat at which this Network was formally created. The Network will help our group speak with a strong statewide voice but still leave us the flexibility to voice our own opinion. Kudos to Grace Hope, our 350 PNW Organizer, and to Alec Connon, …
Washington’s Environmental Justice Task Force
Dear Friends: Thank you for your ongoing interest and engagement in the mission of Washington's Environmental Justice Task Force. Its body of work will provide a policy blueprint for how Washington State can provide the highest standard of environmental health protection to every resident. Since September 2019, the Task Force has been collecting public input …
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A Demand sent to Trans Mountain Insurers from OCA
To the CEOs of AIG, Chubb, Energy Insurance Limited, Liberty Mutual, Lloyd’s, Munich Re, Starr, Stewart Specialty Risk Underwriting, W.R. Berkley, Zurich, Amlin, ANV, Arch, Argo, Ironstarr, Lancashire, and QBE: The 2019-2020 certificate of insurance for the Trans Mountain pipeline names your company as a provider of insurance coverage from August 2019 through August 2020.1 …
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OCA Signs Letter to Big Oil: Protect the Arctic Refuge
OCA joins other groups to encourage the big oil companies of Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Hilcorp, and BP to not pursue fossil fuel development in one of our most majestic public lands in the nation - the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Read the letter here . . . Drilling in the Arctic Refuge is risky and unnecessary - it violates …
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In Solidarity with All Our Relations
The senseless, violent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and many other Black, Brown, and Indigenous people of this country are merely the most recent, visible examples of systemic inequality and racial injustice in our country. These deaths and the depth of inequality they represent work against our mission to seek a safe, …
OCA Stands Opposed to the Keystone XL Pipeline
In solidarity with Indigenous communities, farmers and ranchers along the route, OCA is sending our protest banner to the Governors of Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska demanding they stop all pre-construction activity. Background: The movement against the Keystone XL Pipeline has successfully stopped the Trump Administration and TC Energy, aka TransCanada, from building this climate-destroying …
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OCA Endorses the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
THE FOSSIL FUELNON-PROLIFERATION TREATY An initiative to phase-out fossil fuels and fast-track solutions Climate change, like nuclear weapons, is a major global threat. Bold and immediate action is needed to address the climate emergency.The main cause of the climate emergency is fossil fuels. Coal, oil and gas are responsible for almost 80% of all carbon …
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$170K grant will facilitate climate planning on the NOP
Once again, partnerships pay off: The Puget Sound Partnership, along with its local stakeholders’ group known as the Strait Ecosystem Recovery Network, have awarded $170,000 to the North Olympic Development Council (a local coalition of governments, businesses, NGOs, and citizens) to develop multi-benefit local climate action plans that integrate with local governmental comprehensive and shoreline …
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Help the 350.org WA — Civic Action Team
Hello Climate Action Team! 1615: Climate calls made to legislators!932: Climate comments left on bills!2570: Climate emails sent to legislators!5117: total legislator contacts made by the Civic Action Team in 2020! 9: Days left in the legislative session! We’re now in the home stretch with a big cut-off looming on Friday at 5pm when bills …
THE CHEHALIS AT A CROSSROADS
THE CHEHALIS AT A CROSSROADS: PLANS FOR A FLOOD CONTROL DAM THREATEN THE HEADWATERS If a dam is built, the populations of spring and fall Chinook that spawn above the dam site may go extinct Twin Harbors Waterkeeper Chehalis dam would not address all major storms,nor regular, shallow floodingState Environmental Review ProcessSEPA Draft Environmental Impact …
OCA has Endorsed the National Fracking Ban Act
Now, here's what we can do about getting it passed . . . Hello everyone, thank you so much for endorsing the Fracking Ban Act introduced by Senator Sanders and Representative Ocasio-Cortez! My name is Thomas, I’m the National Climate Organizing Manager at Food & Water Action and I’ll be sharing update on the bill …
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LSRD Breach Now! Rally — January 23rd
Facebook Event at Orca Oracle Bus Carpool -- https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/a3uj90 Join advocates for salmon, orcas, tribal rights and fiscal responsibility to rally on the Washington Capitol steps, Jan. 23, 2020 at 11 am in support of breaching the 4 Lower Snake River Dams (LSRDs) now. Gov Inslee is taking written comments on his “LSRD Stakeholder Study” …
FridaysForFuture demonstrations in PA
Every Friday at noon at the downtown fountain #FridaysForFuture is a movement that began in August 2018, after 15-year-old Greta Thunberg sat in front of the Swedish parliament every school day for three weeks, to protest the lack of action on the climate crisis. She posted what she was doing on Instagram and Twitter and …
OCA Joins 450 Organizations Calling for Action
Top 10 Climate Actions for the Next President’s First 10 Days in Office How Presidential Action Must Address the Climate Emergency In a letter from Ben Goloff: About the Plan: The Plan unpacks the top 10 executive actions—that do not require action by Congress—that the next President must take to tackle the climate emergency in her/his …
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Black Friday Climate Strike in Sequim
Friday, November 29, 2019 • 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Verizon Store • 1241 West Washington Street, Sequim , WA 98264 Signs will be provided, but if you have the time and materials to make a big banner, we have some ideas! -- Host Contact Info: Meigs1@yahoo.com -- Dress warm! Click to RSVP for this …
Comment on Lower Snake River Dams
Stakeholder process throughGovernor Inslee's questionnaire Thanks to NOOP (North Olympic Orca Pod) for this info! LSRD Online Engagement Questionnaire Please respond to Governor Inslee’s “LSRD Stakeholder Survey” this week if possible. Lower Snake River Dams Stakeholder Process Background info, including the link to the survey are here Because Inslee’s consultants have made this process complicated, …
Join Climate Strike Week on the Peninsula! Sept. 20-28
Greta Thunberg explains why we must halt business as usual Beginning September 20, three days before the UN Climate Summit in NYC, young people and adults will mobilize for a week across the world to demand transformative action to address the climate crisis. Millions will take to the streets to demand a right to a …
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September 20th
Leviathans in the Harbor
More and bigger cruise ships are crowding coastal destinations. When is enough, enough? Who gets to decide? by Brian Payton , August 27, 2019, Hakai Magazine 'Knoll Lowney, the lawyer representing the three plaintiffs who claimed they were victims of Carnival’s environmental violations, said, “Time and time again, Carnival has shown its contempt of environmental laws and the …
Are You in the Blast-Zone?
From Kevin JonesNW Climate and Clean Energy Coalition co-lead Background: The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) has provided preliminary approval for the Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Tacoma Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) facility. A public disclosure request has revealed that NW Pierce county, portions of SW King county and most of Vashon Island is in …
DNC votes down a Climate Debate
Today the DNC voted down holding a climate debate. Evan Weber of the Sunrise Movement was in the room and live tweeted the conversation. The link below is that thread. https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1165334843221168128.html
Join Fridays for Future Seattle on 8/16 to stand with Zoe
When:8/16 at 1pm, Where: Seattle City Hall Why: Every Friday from 1-2 a group, called Fridays for Future, of mostly youth Climate Strike in front of Seattle City Hall. They are asking extra people go out on 8/16 to show support for Zoe. Every week they use sidewalk chalk to show their message for climate …
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U.S. Oil Refinery, Tacoma Water Quality Permit Renewal
Tell Ecology: No oil terminal expansion in Tacoma! Fact Sheet for this Permit Renewal Frequently Asked Questions about Effective public commenting Comment Online Use the online comment form Comment by mail Greg Gould Industrial Section P.O. Box 47600 Tacoma, WA 98504 Attend a related event Aug. 7, 2019, 6:30 p.m. - U.S. Oil Refinery, Tacoma …
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Climate Strikes in September 2019
On May 24 the message from young people on #climatestrike in 133 countries got both louder and clearer: “The planet's still burning. We're not going anywhere. Who's actually with us?” Join in this September 20 - 27 Pledge to join the climate strikes this September
The Three Causes of the World’s Four Big Problems
Deep Transformation, or What London’s Climate Change Protests Teach Us About the Future umair haqueApr 22 - from Medium.com It was a perfect spring day. I was trying to get home to Camden Lock from Oxford Circus, after meeting a few friends for coffee downtown. A siren’s blare cut through the noisy crowds. Soon enough, police …
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Join us in Port Townsend on April 20th
Things to remember: Please wear black and / or bring a black umbrellaPope Marine Park in Port Townsend. (across from City Hall) Schedule 12:30pm DamSense and Backbone set up ocra pattern layout. 1:00pm People assemble in the orca pattern layout. 1:15pm Mural assembled and speakers at the dorsal fin to speak. 1:15pm Drone flies over …
Olympic Climate Action 