What Happens After a Bill Becomes a Law? The Answer Is Rulemaking — Here’s Why It Matters
A case study in how WRA is leveraging rulemaking to protect Colorado and New Mexico’s surface waters, wetlands, and wildlife.
Author: Allie Ruckman
Posts by Allie Ruckman
Nevada Is Falling Behind on Climate Goals. Data Centers Are to Blame.
While data centers could bring us the computing power of the future, their impacts, if unregulated, threaten to drag Nevada into the past.
Dispelling Myths About Western Wildfire
As summer begins and temperatures rise, the threat of catastrophic wildfire looms large in the minds of Westerners. That’s why we’re unpacking common myths about Western wildfire and the best tools to limit risk.
Air Pollution Solutions: Cleaning Up the Air You Breathe
What can be done to clean up our air? Innovative, state-level solutions include indirect source rules, prescribed burning, and closing coal plants.
Nevada is in Crisis. Here’s How it Can Get Back on Track
On the frontlines of extreme heat, drought, air pollution, and catastrophic wildfire, it will come as no surprise to Nevadans that the state is in crisis. But it’s not too late for the state to right its course.
One Year Later, The Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund Pays Dividends
After its first full fiscal year, the results are in: The Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund has become a cornerstone in New Mexico’s work to sustain its vibrant ecosystems, economies, and cultures.
Colorado’s Outdoor Equity Grant Program Transforms Lives
Colorado is known for its iconic landscapes and unparalleled outdoor recreation, but not every child and family shares equal access to these opportunities. Barriers like cost, transportation, and accessibility prevent many communities from enjoying wild spaces and accessing nature’s benefits.
Reforming New Mexico’s Wildlife Management System
New Mexico’s wildlife needs a 21st century management system, and now is the time to set it in statute.
Now is the Time to Address the Oil and Gas Industry’s Impacts on our Wildlife and Ecosystems
Colorado’s Energy and Carbon Management Commission released proposed rules that again fail to address the cumulative impacts of oil and gas on vulnerable habitats, wildlife, and waterways.
You Have More Control Over Your Utility Bills Than You Think
Residential time of use rates should matter to everyone across the West. In Nevada, WRA is working hard to improve time of use rates to save Nevadans money and reduce emissions.
