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Welcome
The future of the Good Life is in our hands.
Renewable energy, clean water, habitat and open space-- all the resources we depend on and prize for quality of life are governed by the work of state elected officials. In the last election, we proved that together as members of NLCV we can elect the right people to pass laws to protect what we value about our state.
On this page, NLCV connects you with your elected officials, current issues, and pathways to action.
Scorecard 2009 and Unicameral Bill Watch
This September, NLCV will publish a scorecard showing the actions of your elected officials on key legislation this year. To review a list of legislation we are following for the Scorecard, click here.
NLCV Focus for the 101st Legislature: It's time to harvest Nebraska's wind.Â
In spite of having one of the top tier wind resources in the nation, Nebraska lags far behind its neighbors in capturing the environmental and economic benefits of renewable energy.
Last fall, the Nebraska League of Conservation Voters launched the PowerUp Nebraska campaign to make renewable energy a top priority for Nebraska elected officials.
Watch the television commercial.
Read the Nebraska Clean Energy Pledge.
And the campaign has borne fruit!
This year, in the Nebraska legislature, more bills were introduced to promote renewable energy development than in the last two years combined. Now, the Natural Resources Committee has made renewable energy a top priority with comprehensive priority legislation planned for 2010.
After NLCV delivered more than 400 signatures on the Nebraska Clean Energy Petition to Governor Heineman, he directed the Nebraska Energy Office to draft a new energy plan that prioritized the development of wind energy and energy efficiency. And, the Governor asked the Nebraska Power Association to produce a plan to develop 7800 MW of wind.
The Devil is in the Details: 2009 Lecture Series on Implementation of Renewable Energy
The NLCV Education Fund is sponsoring public lectures featuring national experts on the most pivotal issues facing Nebraska and renewable energy development. Partnering with Senator Annette Dubas of Fullerton, these lectures are also presented in the capitol to state senators at breakfast briefings. See our events page for more information.
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Contact Your Representative
Follow the links below to send email to your state elected representatives:
- To email the Governor: Office of the Governor
- If you know your State Senator’s name: Roster of State Senators
- Don’t know who your State Senator is? Find your Legislative District
Follow the links below to send email to your federal elected representatives:
Nebraska State Legislative Information
The Clerk of the Legislature maintains a wealth of information for citizens on the internet.
Visit the homepage: Nebraska State Legislature Homepage
Legislation—Our Position Statement
The Nebraska League of Conservation Voters has defined five policy initiatives in the Conservation Agenda for 2009-2010. The NLCV supports legislation consistent with the objectives and achievement of those initiatives and opposes legislation counter to or obstructive of the objectives and achievement of those initiatives. The NLCV opposes legislation which generally erodes safeguards or funding for resource protection and management.
The board adopts the initial position statements on specific legislation introduced in the 101st Legislature, First Session as noted above. Recognizing that legislation can be amended throughout the process which may create dramatic changes in outcomes, NLCV will adjust positions on specific legislation to remain consistent with the principles and objectives defined in the Conservation Agenda.Upcoming Events
- 05/08/2009, 5:30pmGet Your Tickets to Joe's Club BBQ, May 8
Volunteer Opportunities
The Nebraska League of Conservation Voters offers many opportunities to help shape Nebraska's
natural resources laws.
Please contact us if you have a few hours, or a few hours a week to get involved!