Landmark Colorado Legal Decision Upholds Protection for Rivers and Streams
| By Robert Harris
This ruling not only protects the distinctive San Miguel, but ensures we have a vital tool to leave a legacy of healthy rivers throughout Colorado
Sage-grouse – A Unique Species Worth Protecting
| By Robert Harris
A few weeks ago several WRA staff members participated in a sage-grouse tour outside of Craig, Colorado. WRA continues to steer oil and gas development away from important greater sage-grouse habitat.
Coal-Funded Interests Working to Block Clean Power Plan
| By Erin Overturf
Western Resource Advocates working to show legislators how well positioned Western states are to achieve new EPA standards
Nevada’s Renewable Energy Picture – Good Potential
| by Joan Clayburgh, Communications Director
Nevada has potential to show how the entire West can benefit from strong energy efficiency programs and significant use of solar and geothermal power.
Colorado’s Oil and Gas Task Force Fails on Main Objective
| By Jon Goldin-Dubois
While the final recommendations from the Task Force made small strides forward, it failed to provide communities and local governments with new tools needed to protect their homes, public health & safety, and the environment.
Rain Barrels – Their Time Has Come In Colorado
| By Drew Beckwith
Colorado is the only state in the country that doesn’t allow residential rain barrels. HB 1259 seeks to change that.
Taps in the Rockies – The Best New Water Conservation Tool
| By Amelia Nuding
Nearly everywhere in the west, population is increasing but our water supplies are not. The most sensible first step is to ensure our communities grow as water-efficiently as possible.
The Results Are In – Westerners Care About Conservation!
A new poll conducted by the Colorado College State of the Rockies Project shows people living in the Intermountain West value a healthy outdoor lifestyle, access to public lands, clean air, and water above all other things.
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