OUR MISSION

MCAT works to mitigate the climate crisis by actively pursuing effective legislative and executive branch actions in Oregon.

Who We Are: MCAT is an all-volunteer constituent lobby sponsored by OLCV, the Oregon League of Conservation Voters, who help steward significant greenhouse gas reduction policy into law in Oregon. We often partner with the Oregon Conservation Network (OCN) and other groups on coordinated action, especially with regard to state legislation, executive orders and regulatory policy. MCAT participates with the broad coalition of climate equity and justice groups while also seeking common ground with Oregon’s business community toward enacting ambitious climate and low-carbon energy solutions.

What We Do: MCAT continuously organizes to elect and support legislators who will work for strong climate legislation. We actively engage with state agencies to ensure transparent development and vigorous implementation of climate programs including natural climate solutions. MCAT is motivated by a desire to protect the rights of future generations to inherit an intact biosphere and a stable, healthy climate. To this end, we promote science-based policies, often including incremental solutions to help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.

MCAT regularly works in the intersection between legislators, state agencies and policymakers by promoting, testifying and advising to advance legislation and regulations that will help Oregon meet its climate goals. Our communications strategically reflect political dynamics.

We have a Steering Committee and five teams – Legislative Lobby, Transportation, Forestry and Natural Lands, Clean Energy/Buildings, Communications/Outreach/Education — that meet periodically to discuss actions and positions on policy. We offer forums and presentations to the public, create and participate in climate events, and join campaigns that support candidates and incumbents who are climate champions. As individuals, many MCATs participate with other climate organizations. We’re serious about climate, but we’re also serious about camaraderie, and we make quality time for community building.

Please join us!