CLCV, now in its 30th year, is the non-partisan political action arm of California's environmental movement. Their stated mission it is to “protect the environmental quality of the state by increasing public awareness of the environmental performance of all elected officials, working to elect environmentally responsible candidates, and holding them accountable to the environmental agenda once elected.” CLCV acts as a kind of watchdog for the environment, reporting on positions legislators take on bills effecting the environment and sends that report to some 30,000 CLCV members, other environmental organizations, as well as the news media.

Berg said, “Having lived in Humboldt County for over 30 years, it’s just impossible not to appreciate the beauty of the environment and want to do what I can to protect it.” She continued, “It is an honor to be recognized by an esteemed and well respected organization such as the California League of Conservation Voters and also an honor to have a hand in protecting the beautiful North Coast for generations to come.”

Local environmentalists are thrilled with Berg’s 100% rating. Sierra Club Redwood Chapter Executive Committee Member Diane Beck said of Berg’s honor, “I supported Patty when she was first running for the Assembly because I had no doubt that she was someone we could trust to protect our pristine North Coast. Her 100% rating doesn’t come as any surprise to me. I look forward to working with her more in the future.”

Bill Kortem, former Sonoma County Supervisor, longtime Chairman of Sonoma County Conservation Action and also known as the “grandfather of the environmental movement in Sonoma County” said, “Patty represents the richest resource area of California and it’s just so wonderful to have an Assembly person with that kind of record representing the district.”

Last year, Assemblymember Berg authored AB 1168, which established portions of the Albion and Gualala Rivers as Wild and Scenic. This bill was important for many reasons – among them the fact that the Albion River contains a productive estuarine system of major importance, and its salt marsh remains a precious and valuable resource to Mendocino County, supporting over 30 species of fish.

Assemblymember Berg is currently Chair of the Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture and is also Chair of the State’s first Select Committee on Sustainability. In addition, Assemblymember Berg Chairs the Assembly Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care and sits on the Assembly Agriculture, Appropriations, and Water, Parks and Wildlife Committees.