Green Teams

The OEC's work to protect and restore Ohio's air, land, and water has a far greater impact when the public is involved - nothing is more effective in making change than active, organized citizens.

That is the heart of the OEC's Green Teams program.

Whether you are a veteren at Ohio Statehouse meetings or have never stepped foot in the Capitol, you, too, can roll up your sleeves and help educate your lawmakers about environmental issues that are important to you.

Being part of a Green Team is fun, easy, and vital!

All you need to join a Green Team is dedication to protecting Ohio’s environment. The OEC will provide the rest!

• A little time learn to about current conservation and environmental protection issues in Ohio. The OEC will provide you with news articles, testimony, and position papers to help you.
  
  
• A few moments to respond to Action Alerts via e-mail. The Green Team program can be your platform to tell your legislators that you care about clean air, land, and water!

• The satisfaction that you are an important part of helping to improve Ohio’s conservation and environmental protection policies. Being the change you want to see in the world is more than active citizenship, it is empowering yourself and others to create communities that reflect your values and protect your way of life!
  
  
• A strong relationship with your state legislators and government officials. Many Green Team members occasionally meet with their legislators in their hometowns to discuss important laws, helping the OEC put environmental legislation into a local context and illustrating how improved laws will benefit community heritage, environmental quality, and public health where you live!
  
  
• Support from the OEC staff to help you become an expert citizen-lobbyist. We will send you newsletters and e-mails updating you on the status of key legislation.
  
  
• As a Green Team member you are also an OEC member and will receive free or discounted admission to OEC trainings and special events.

To learn more about the OEC's Green Teams and how to join, contact Coby Williams, Legislative & Public Affairs Associate, at (614) 487-7506 or Coby@theOEC.org.