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Volunteer in Oregon
Interested in solving climate change? You are welcome in Citizens’ Climate. We’re regular people from Oregon who are working together to get climate laws passed. We believe that the only way to tackle climate change is together. We connect over shared concerns, build consensus, and work with elected officials from every party towards climate solutions.
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6 active chapters in Oregon
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Corvallis
Corvallis, Albany, Newport
Eugene-Springfield
Eugene, Springfield, Lane County
Portland
Portland (NE, NW, SE, SW, N), Multnomah County, Beaverton, Hillsboro
Salem-Keizer
Salem
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
Oregon CCLers in action
Oregon Senate passed a bipartisan resolution in favor of carbon pricing
In 2021, volunteers in Oregon passed a resolution in favor of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, generating bipartisan support.
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Oregon Governor Kate Brown signs strong climate executive order
Kate Brown, governor of Oregon, recently signed an executive order to take strong climate action, with many CCL youth advocates proudly supporting her.
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Highlights from the 2017 Oregon Stewardship Tour
The tour included 11 stops, including 2 meetings with district offices of Rep. Greg Walden. Read highlights from organizer Brian Ettling here.
Read more2025 Oregon stats
1,826
Contacts with Legislators
28
Lobby meetings
23
Media publications
22
Outreach Events
Meet the Oregon State Coordinator
Oregon State Coordinator
Jerry Porter
Jerry taught math in Mali, East L.A. and Portland, Oregon and later owned a small software company. He enjoys ballroom dancing and getting out in nature.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a CCL chapter in Oregon?
Fill out the join form, and we’ll connect you with your closest local chapter automatically based on your zip code. A volunteer from your local chapter will reach out to let you know when their next meeting is being held and how you can start to get involved.
What will I do as a volunteer with CCL Oregon?
As a volunteer, you might get involved in any of these types of activities:
- Meet with your Senators, your Representative, and their staff about climate solutions.
- Write and speak about climate solutions in your local newspaper and to local journalists
- Talk about climate solutions to your community through local events and presentations.
- Educate and engage your local leaders so they can speak up in support of climate solutions.
- Organize your local CCL chapter to keep volunteers active, inspired, and effective.
When you sign up and get connected with your local chapter, your Group Leader will get to know you and help you find meaningful activities that fit with your skills and interests.
Can I participate if there isn’t a chapter in my part of Oregon?
Absolutely. Many Oregon volunteers participate from areas without a nearby chapter — you can dial into CCL’s national meetings on Zoom, take monthly actions from home, or volunteer with one of CCL’s national Action Teams.
We can also support you with all the training and information you need to start a chapter in your area.
What lawmakers does CCL Oregon meet with?
CCL’s mission is focused on advancing effective climate solutions at the federal level, so your local chapter meets with Oregon’s representatives and senators in the U.S. Congress.
What are the top climate issues in Oregon?
Oregon is experiencing the most severe wildfire season in our state’s history, as well as extreme drought due to historically low snowpack and multi-year precipitation deficits.