Advocacy
NCLCV advocates at the General Assembly in Raleigh, working closely with our colleagues in the environmental community and educating our legislators on critical environmental issues. We believe that we can be more effective by working collaboratively and strategically, so we play a key role in selecting and advocating for the NC Common Agenda: Priorities for the Environment. The Common Agenda represents the legislative priorities that have been agreed upon by a network of environmental groups across the state, informed by NCLCV’s electoral expertise and knowledge of Raleigh politics. While each group may have particular issues they focus on – energy, water, or transportation for example – during the Common Agenda process we come together to set our common legislative priorities, and NCLCV advocates for this Agenda. This kind of focus and collaboration is a powerful tool in influencing legislative outcomes. We also work to make sure that the strong environmental laws we pass at the Legislature are actually enforced by our state agencies through the work of our Environmental Enforcement Campaign.
Accountability
NCLCV produces the Legislative Scorecard every year, grading legislators on their votes on key environmental issues. With the Scorecard, you can know how your elected officials are voting when it comes to our air, water, and land resources, and help us hold them accountable for making better environmental decisions. We also host the Green Tie Awards Dinner to honor decision-makers who do the right thing.
Elections
Voting is the most important thing you can do for the environment.
Whether it's a vote for legislation protecting our water quality, or a vote for a candidate who cares about clean air and clean water, NCLCV knows that voting is one of the most important things we can do for the environment. We keep legislators informed about what actions they need to take to set sound environmental policy. We let you know how they are voting on these environmental issues so that you can make an informed decision at the ballot box. And we educate our members about the candidates we endorse--and those that don't make the grade on the environment. We work to elect pro-conservation candidates during the election season – and un-elect anti-conservation legislators.
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Our leaders need to understand what North Carolinians want, and North Carolinians need to know how their elected officials are voting on the issues that matter to them. But most non-profit groups are very limited in doing this vital work to hold decision-makers accountable. That’s what makes NCLCV different.
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NCLCV works at the state level to pass strong environmental policies that protect North Carolina's natural resources, our quality of life, and the health of our communities.
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NCLCV understands that in order to achieve success, you have to work together. This is why we play a key role in facilitating and advocating for the NC Common Agenda: Priorities for the Environment.
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NCLCV publishes a weekly e-newsletter, the Hotlist, for our Legislators during each Legislative Session. The Hotlist keeps our decision-makers up to date on current legislation that is important for protecting North Carolina’s natural resources, the health of our communities, and our economy. It highlights issues that are a priority for people and organizations who care about the environment, including the NC Common Agenda Priorities, with impartial data and information to help inform legislators. It also provides a quick summary of what the pro-environmental vote on bills throughout the Session. The Hotlist lets our decision-makers know what votes might be scored on the Legislative Scorecard.
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We work hard to advocate for stronger environmental laws to be passed by our State Legislature, but these laws are only effective if they are adequately enforced, and polluters are held accountable for ignoring the law. NCLCVF has prioritized environmental enforcement issues. We work with other environmental groups, citizens, and directly with state agencies that enforce the laws to improve the enforcement of existing environmental regulations.
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The first step in holding an elected official accountable is to know the score: how they voted on bills and decisions that affect our air, water, and land. NCLCV provides the resources you need to learn who really cares about the environment—our Legislative Scorecard tracks the voting records for critical legislation that affects our environment.
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Voting is one of the most important things you can do for the environment!
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NCLCV hosts our annual spring Green Tie Awards Dinner to honor legislators who have stepped up, spoken out, and carried water for environmental issues at the General Assembly. Whether it’s sponsoring pro-active legislation that will help clean up or protect our communities statewide, or being a consistent voice and vote for better environmental policies, we like to say “Thank You” to our friends and champions.
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