Small Victories with Much Left Unfinished

The 2025 Legislative Session fell short in several critical areas. Despite newly elected pro-environment supermajorities, many of our top policy goals stalled and essential budget priorities were left on the table. At a time when Donald Trump and his allies are gutting environmental protections, rolling back clean energy efforts, and putting polluters ahead of people, Oregon should have been a beacon of leadership. Instead, the legislature missed a pivotal opportunity to deliver bold, future-focused policy rooted in Oregon’s values of equity, resilience, and environmental stewardship.

While lawmakers failed to meet the moment, OLCV and our members did not sit back—we stepped up and led. From mobilizing grassroots actions to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our environmental justice partners, we fought hard for meaningful climate progress and successfully defended against rollbacks. Hundreds of Oregonians joined us in demanding bold, equitable solutions for our communities and our planet.

Even with these efforts, the session was defined more by what didn’t pass than what did. The monumental failure to advance a transportation package that centers equity and climate remains one of the biggest missed opportunities. Other important bills—like critical water protections to safeguard streamflows and native fish, and a funding solution for conservation and wildlife programs—were derailed by partisan obstruction.

The bright spot was the passage of the POWER Act, a hard-fought win that will help drive Oregon’s clean energy transition. But it was one of few victories in a year where we spent too much time playing defense instead of driving progress.

At a time when wildfires, drought, and extreme weather are battering our communities, Oregon can’t afford another year of inaction. With the federal government rolling back climate, air, water, and land protections, our state must be the backstop—holding the line and standing up for Oregonians’ environmental values.

While we can’t sugarcoat the setbacks of 2025, we can celebrate the strength of our movement. The hundreds of members, volunteers, and partners who showed up session after session are the light in the darkness. Through this struggle, we grow stronger—and more determined than ever.

Together, unwavering in our values, we will keep fighting for a healthier, more just, and more sustainable future. Now is the time for Oregon to lead—no matter the chaos in D.C.—and make real climate progress in 2026 and beyond.

More from the scorecard:

• Note from the Executive Director
• Session Highlights
• 2025's Notable Leaders
• Bill Graveyard
• Priorities for a Healthy Oregon
• Looking to the future

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