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James Quirk

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908-902-3177
Key topics: clean energy, decarbonizing the power sector, transportation and building electrification, grid modernization, regional markets

Allie Ruckman

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Key topics: western lands, wildlife, habitat management, protected lands, conservation, outdoor equity, public lands, wildfire

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505-372-4937
Key topics: healthy rivers, Colorado River Basin, western water rights, water conservation, municipal water use, turf replacement, groundwater

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Fighting climate change to sustain the environment, economy, and people of the West.

WRA is a regional nonprofit advocacy organization fighting climate change and its impacts to sustain the environment, economy, and people of the West. From our deep and scientific policy analysis to our highly effective legal teams, we’re using every tool we have to create a healthier and more equitable future for all our communities. As the region’s go-to experts for more than three decades, our on-the-ground work advances clean energy and protects air, land, water, and wildlife.

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Colorado Clean Energy Manager/Attorney

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New Mexico Clean Energy Manager/Senior Attorney

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Senior Indigenous Peoples Engagement Manager

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Recent News

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Over 100 Organizations Urge Governors to Defend Clean Trucks Policies Amidst Threats to Public Health, Climate Goals

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Senate Committee Considers SB 37 to Protect New Mexico’s Rivers and Streams

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Our region is facing profound threats to climate progress at the federal level

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New Mexico Legislature Faces Urgent Calls to Further Address Climate Change in 2025 Session

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Public Utilities Commission of Nevada Approves Plan for New Gas Plants, Falls Short on Transportation Electrification Investment

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Over 250 New Mexico river miles protected in Outstanding Natural Resource Waters designation

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Statement: Bureau of Reclamation Announces Colorado River Management Alternatives

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New Oil and Gas Rules Stop Short of Fully Addressing the Industry’s Cumulative Impacts

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High Basic Service Charge Proposal Slashed in Sierra Pacific Power Rate Case

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WRA Files Legal Motion to Overturn ACC Decision in UniSource Black Mountain Case

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Colorado Adopts Rules for Utilities to Join Day-Ahead Energy Market and a Regional Transmission Organization By 2030

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Diverse, Local Coalition Celebrates Designation of 15 Colorado Rivers as Outstanding Waters

News Release

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Western Resource Advocates Files Motion Requesting the Arizona Corporation Commission Reverse its Recent UniSource Decision

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WRA Statement on SCOTUS Overruling of Chevron Doctrine

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ACC Ruling Abandons Authority to Conduct Environmental Reviews for Methane Gas Power Plants

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NV Energy Plans New Solar, Battery Storage, and Methane Gas Projects to Meet Soaring Customer Demand

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Colorado Gov. Polis Signs Bill to Provide Resources for Local Governments to Site Renewable Energy Projects and Protect Wildlife

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Xcel’s Clean Heat Plan Approved In Colorado With Major Climate Wins

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Colorado Legislature Approves Oil and Gas Production Fee for Wildlife and Land Remediation, Bill Heads to Governor for Signing

Media Statement

New Study Bill Will Help Colorado Balance Renewable Energy Project Developments with Wildlife Habitat Protection

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Resources

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Turf Replacement Case Study: Greeley, Colorado

Policy Briefs

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Turf Replacement Case Study: City and County of Broomfield, Colorado

Policy Briefs

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Turf Replacement Case Study: City of Westminster, Colorado

Policy Briefs

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Enabling Large-Scale Transformation of Non-Essential Turf in Colorado Communities Project Report

Position Paper & Reports

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Local Compliance with Colorado Senate Bill 24-005

Fact Sheets

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2023 Impact Report – Layers

Annual Reports

The State of Water-Wise Landscaping Standards in Colorado

Position Paper & Reports, Policy Briefs

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Emerging Policies and Best Practices to Promote Lithium-Ion Battery Second-Life Applications

Position Paper & Reports

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Market Monitoring Factsheet

Fact Sheets

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WRA’s Stakeholder Comments on Arizona Public Service’s Integrated Resource Plan

Fact Sheets, Position Paper & Reports

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WRA’s Stakeholder Comments on Tucson Electric Power’s Integrated Resource Plan

Fact Sheets, Position Paper & Reports

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Water Wise Landscapes: A Cost-Effective HOA Investment in Resilience

Position Paper & Reports, Policy Briefs

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Building Decarbonization Strategies and Tools

Position Paper & Reports, Policy Briefs

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2022 Impact Report – Building A Better West

Annual Reports

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Resource Adequacy in the Western Interconnection

Position Paper & Reports

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Five Principles for Governing the Colorado River

Fact Sheets

A Path to Pollution-Free Buildings: Meeting Xcel's 2030 Decarbonization Goals

A Path to Pollution-Free Buildings: Meeting Xcel’s 2030 Gas Decarbonization Goals

Fact Sheets, Position Paper & Reports

2023 June Utah Growing Water Smart Guidebook

Utah Growing Water Smart The Water-Land Use Integration Guidebook: Ensuring a Prosperous Future and Healthy Watersheds Through the Integration of Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Position Paper & Reports

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Presentation to the Colorado Senate Joint Committee on Rising Utility Rates

Position Paper & Reports, Policy Briefs

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Exploring Policy Options for Expanding Landscape & Irrigation Professional Certification in Colorado

Position Paper & Reports

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