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The Colorado River is changing, and we must change with it
- Haley Littleton
- March 5, 2025
Change is the only constant on the Colorado River. Its water carved the Grand Canyon, its flows fluctuate seasonally, its path is altered by a network of dams and pipelines,...
Reforming New Mexico’s Wildlife Management System
- Allie Ruckman
- February 19, 2025
Time in nature wouldn’t be the same without the countless native wildlife species you encounter along the way. A scenic hike in the West would not be complete without songbird...
How a Program in New Mexico Can Keep Our Rivers Flowing
- Christie Silverstein
- February 6, 2025
Healthy rivers are central to New Mexico’s environment, communities, culture, and economy. Water nourishes the bosque – the riverside forest that serves as an oasis in the desert for painted...
Nevada Needs to Reform its IRP Process to Meet Future Energy Needs (Part 3)
- Haley Littleton
- February 3, 2025
Electricity powers our everyday lives. We depend on our electric utility company to provide affordable, reliable, and clean electricity to our homes and businesses. But the energy landscape is rapidly...
IRPs Across the Interior West: What Works, What Doesn’t (Part 2)
- Haley Littleton
- February 3, 2025
In the first installment of this series, we looked at what Integrated Resource Plans (IRP) are, what they’re composed of , and why the IRP process is one of the...
IRPs: The Most Powerful Clean Energy Tool You’ve Never Heard Of (Part 1)
- Haley Littleton
- February 3, 2025
Most of us living in the Interior West have experienced the effects of climate change firsthand. Phoenix, the region’s largest city, broiled for 113 consecutive days at temperatures 100-degrees or...
WRA’s 2025 Legislative Agenda for Climate Solutions
- Haley Littleton
- January 30, 2025
The time for action is now — many legislative sessions are already underway across our region. At state legislatures around the West, we’re making sure that climate solutions are passed,...
The Election Has Been Decided – Now What?
- Haley Littleton
- November 22, 2024
The election has been decided.
Now what?
If you voted, you may feel like your job is done or that there’s nothing else you can do. But there...
Now is the Time to Address the Oil and Gas Industry’s Impacts on our Wildlife and Ecosystems
- Allie Ruckman
- August 26, 2024
The impacts of the oil and gas industry on people, wildlife, and the environment are myriad.
Think of the roads and infrastructure surrounding extraction sites that cause habitat loss...
Energy Regulation in Arizona Has Never Been More Important
- Haley Littleton
- August 15, 2024
July 22, 2024, marked a somber milestone: the hottest day ever measured . On that date the average global temperature was approximately 62.9 degrees Fahrenheit, breaking the previous record which...
You Have More Control Over Your Utility Bills Than You Think
- Allie Ruckman
- August 9, 2024
You have more control over your electricity bill than you might think. The cost to generate electricity fluctuates throughout the day, and so does the cost to use that energy....
New Water Sharing Agreement Helps Boost Stream Flows
- Caitlin Weber
- July 1, 2024
Colorado’s Landmark Climate Win: the Xcel Clean Heat Plan Explained
- Christie Silverstein
- June 11, 2024
To the average Coloradan, what matters most about energy policy is receiving reliable, affordable heat and power – and via resources that don’t continue to pollute the air we breathe....
Colorado Lawmakers Pass Landmark Legislation for Land, Air, and Water
- Haley Littleton
- June 4, 2024
While it may not have always been headline news in Colorado, the environment came out as a major winner this session thanks in part to WRA’s staff who testified, drafted...
What is Everyday Advocacy?
- Lynn Warren
- May 14, 2024
In the past five years in the Interior West, we’ve seen:
- 8 million acres of land protected.
- $700 million invested in transportation electrification.
- 100 million tons of...
Who Represents You?
- Haley Littleton
- May 2, 2024
And do they represent your interests?
In our political ecosystem, there are many people in charge of representing you and your interests at the federal, state, and local levels. A...
From Road to Renewal: Giving Electric Vehicle Batteries a Second Life
- Haley Littleton
- April 23, 2024
Reduce, reuse, recycle: It’s a mantra we learned as kids and is one of the core environmental principles. The phrase may make you think of bringing your own grocery bags...
NV Energy Proposal Bad News for Families that Want to Control Power Bills
- James Quirk
- April 22, 2024
If NV Energy has its way, Northern Nevada families will owe the power company $44.40 every month before they even flip on a light switch. The company’s proposed restructuring of...
The Cooperative Conservation Alternative: A plan for securing the future of the Colorado River
- Caitlin Weber
- April 4, 2024
For more than a century, disputes over the Colorado River have unfolded in boardrooms far removed from its wild rapids and red rock canyons. Early agreements treated the river as...
Why Colorado Needs More Funding to Protect its Lands, Wildlife, and Recreation
- Haley Littleton
- April 2, 2024
Colorado is rapidly losing its most iconic asset: nature. Nearly one-third of Colorado’s lands have already been altered by human development – placing Colorado at the highest percentage of natural areas already lost...
New Mexico Becomes A Climate Leader This Legislative Session
- Lynn Warren
- March 7, 2024
This legislative session, New Mexico positioned itself as a leader in the Interior West, taking major strides in conservation , outdoor equity, and clean energy.
New Mexico fully...
WRA is Sparking Hope and Igniting Advocacy This Election Year
- Haley Littleton
- February 21, 2024
Navigating an election year can feel like trying to find your way in the dark – confusing, a little frightening, and seemingly endless.
With our busy lives and responsibilities, it...
WRA’s 2024 Legislative Priorities
- Haley Littleton
- February 9, 2024
As legislative sessions are in full swing across our region , WRA is working to ensur e that our proposed climate solutions are passed , enacted , and have a...
The 80% by 2030 Goal: Why the Decarbonization Standard Matters
- Haley Littleton
- February 2, 2024
The effects of climate change are all around us. 2023 was the hottest year in recorded history . Arizona experienced so many days of record heat that heat-related deaths soared...
Access for All: A look at Outdoor Equity Funds
- Haley Littleton
- January 30, 2024
Outdoor equity funds are a key mechanism to increase access to public lands and recreation. These stated-based grant programs offer resources to organizations that are working to increase access to...
Why Salt River Project Must Adopt Stronger Decarbonization Goals
- Haley Littleton
- January 9, 2024
Arizona utility Salt River Project’s (SRP) is in the process of updating its sustainability goals, which will shape its overall environmental impact over the coming decade. Now is a critical...
The Need for Smart Energy Siting in the West: Harnessing Abundant Resources while Protecting Habitats
- Haley Littleton
- December 11, 2023
As the West pushes toward its ambitious climate goals, the delicate balance between clean energy development and land conservation has become paramount. While WRA and environmental advocates have passed legislation...
Welcoming WRA’s newest board members!
- Lynn Warren
- November 7, 2023
This fall, WRA welcomed Chas Robles and Martha Records to our board of directors. Our board is one of our chief assets, providing exemplary leadership to further the mission of...
Transforming the West’s Energy Grid – An Introduction to WRA’s Regional Markets Work
- Haley Littleton
- October 27, 2023
Many of us rarely pause to think about where our electricity comes from – we flip a switch, and the light floods a room, or we plug in an appliance...
Answering Your Questions on Building Decarbonization
- Christie Silverstein
- September 8, 2023
Many states in the Interior West have ambitious goals to bring their greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050. This is undoubtedly a paradigm shift, and not one that can...
Welcoming Erin Overturf
- Lynn Warren
- September 8, 2023
WRA is excited to welcome back Erin Overturf as our Clean Energy Director. With almost 15 years of experience in energy policy, she is one of the most respected advocates...
A Blueprint for Governing the Colorado River
- Caitlin Weber
- July 27, 2023
Climate change, drought, and growing water demands have pushed the Colorado River to the brink. The century-old foundation governing the river is crumbling. Water managers, elected officials, and the federal...
Remembering Charles Wilkinson, a Titan of the West
- Haley Littleton
- July 24, 2023
Since his passing on June 6, 2023, the WRA community has been mourning the loss and celebrating the legacy of Charles Wilkinson – a titan of the American West.
After...
This Is the Year for Colorado to Map a Full Transition to Electric Cars
- James Quirk
- July 20, 2023
Picture the scene. You’re in the market for a new car. Last year was a rollercoaster ride for gas prices, and a nasty surprise hit your wallet in January when...
Celebrating Successful 2023 Legislative Sessions across WRA’s Region
- Haley Littleton
- July 7, 2023
The 2023 legislative sessions were a marathon of drafting, advocating, negotiating, testifying, and amending, but across our region, WRA saw significant milestones and successes in our statehouses. WRA staff engaged...
Water Policies to Provide Crucial Benefits for Colorado Streams and Communities
- Haley Littleton
- April 27, 2023
We’re at a tipping point for Colorado’s water future. While some are encouraged by a wet year and higher-than-average snowpack , in our boom-or-bust precipitation cycles, the experts wisely recognize...
Top Five Ways to Fix High Gas Bills in the West
- James Quirk
- April 26, 2023
In part one of our blog series on high utility bills , we focused on the factors behind the dramatic spike in gas bills for the average customer in Colorado...
Facts about Advanced Clean Trucks in Colorado
- James Quirk
- April 18, 2023
What is Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT)?
The ACT rule would require manufacturers of trucks, buses, and vans to ensure that a certain percentage of their new sales are zero-emission vehicles....
Why Are Your Utility Bills So High in Colorado?
- James Quirk
- April 14, 2023
If utilities continue investing into gas pipeline infrastructure at a business-as-usual rate, even as our climate policies lead people to use less gas, base rates could increase to levels that...
Sponsorship Spotlight: Southwest Energy Efficiency Project
- Christie Silverstein
- March 17, 2023
Thank you SWEEP in joining us to solve the West’s energy and climate challenges!
The Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) is a public-interest organization promoting greater energy efficiency and clean...
Westerners are Aligned on Conservation Issues – What do We do Next?
- Haley Littleton
- March 2, 2023
In February, Colorado College and the State of the Rockies project released their annual Conservation in the West Poll highlighting, from years of research, the enduring Western desire for conservation...
Investing in Conservation: Hope for the West’s Wildlife and Wild Places
- Christie Silverstein
- February 21, 2023
If you're reading this, you likely have a good understanding of the immense challenges ahead for the places we love in the West. Climate change is not just bringing warmer...
The blueprint for states to electrify large commercial vehicles
- Christie Silverstein
- February 17, 2023
Three types of policies are needed: clean truck standards, purchasing incentives, and charging infrastructure programs.
Personal electric vehicles have entered the mainstream — the ads are seemingly everywhere, and you...
A New Look for the West: WRA’s New Brand
- Haley Littleton
- January 27, 2023
WRA is embarking on bigger and bolder goals than ever before to fight climate change. We believe this boldness requires a brand identity that reflects our ambitious plans, pragmatic path...
Hear About Snowpack in the News? Here’s What That Means for the Colorado River
- Haley Littleton
- January 20, 2023
WRA’s Three Decades of Impact
- Christie Silverstein
- December 21, 2022
As WRA’s Digital Engagement Manager, I’m lucky to have a front row seat to our organization’s important work. Recently, I took a deep dive into our 30-year history — and what...
How lawn replacement can help save the West from drought
- Western Resource Advocates
- November 30, 2022
Did you know that 50% of urban water is used outdoors? Most of this water is used to irrigate “non-functional" turf – meaning the only use is for aesthetics that...
Get to know WRA’s newest board members!
- Western Resource Advocates
- November 15, 2022
This fall, WRA welcomed Michelle Campbell, Chris Robinson, and Felipe Vieyra to our board of directors. Our board is one of our chief assets, providing exemplary leadership to further the...
Sponsorship Spotlight: Kind Design
- Haley Littleton
- November 7, 2022
Kind Design creates with intention to spread kindness towards the earth and others, through clothing and design.
Not only is Kind Design a sponsor of WRA, but they are an...
How are states helping to achieve 30×30?
- Western Resource Advocates
- October 14, 2022
Protecting a future where both people and ecosystems are more resilient against climate change means finding solutions that enable communities to thrive in balance. Across the West, one of the...
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Latinos and Latinas are leading the way on conservation in the West
- Western Resource Advocates
- October 11, 2022
My family history is steeped in water. My father was a water master for the Elephant Butte Irrigation District in the Las Cruces area, and my sister is currently a...
Western State Plans for Federal EV Charging Funds Will Help Speed Climate Action
- Western Resource Advocates
- August 22, 2022
States across the West joined other states, as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, in submitting National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) plans to the federal government in...
Sponsorship Spotlight: Denver Water
- Zoe Feder
- August 5, 2022
At WRA, our sponsors play a critical role in supporting the important work we need to do for our climate future. And as one of our sponsors, we want to...
Western Resource Advocates Announces Kathryne Grove as its First-Ever Vice President of Equity and Culture
- Western Resource Advocates
- August 3, 2022
Western Resource Advocates, a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization serving seven states in the Interior West, today announced that Kathryne Grove has been named as its first-ever vice president of equity...
Driving transformation during the 2022 state legislative sessions!
- Western Resource Advocates
- August 1, 2022
The 2022 legislative sessions recently wrapped up across the West! Our team of experts was busy this year, drafting, tracking and advocating for bills that would allow states to tackle...
Why clean electricity is the climate solution we need now
- Western Resource Advocates
- June 22, 2022
Fighting climate change is hard. It is a global problem embedded in our economy, technology, and politics. WRA does its part to address climate change in the Interior West by...
Interning at WRA: Our Transmission Policy Intern’s Experience
- Christie Silverstein
- June 15, 2022
Intro
My name is Anna Evans. I was a Transmission Policy Intern for Western Resource Advocates (WRA) during the spring 2022. I worked remotely from Golden, Colo., while making a...
Advanced Clean Cars II — A state-level policy to accelerate the EV market
- Western Resource Advocates
- June 8, 2022
What is Advanced Clean Cars II and what does it do?
Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) is a proposed policy that states can start adopting in 2022 to...
Watch These Three Utah Water Bills in 2022
- Western Resource Advocates
- February 7, 2022
03/07/2022 UPDATE: All three of WRA's priority bills passed Utah's legislature and are on track to be signed into law by the Governor.
On the heels of a year marked...
Reflecting on Our 2021 Transportation Electrification Victories
- Western Resource Advocates
- January 20, 2022
As we put 2021 in the rear-view mirror and look forward to 2022, it is important to take a moment to appreciate all we’ve accomplished. The past year certainly was...
A Different Kind of Lockdown
- Western Resource Advocates
- December 2, 2021
It’s been a rare moment in history as the world’s attention has been focused on climate change over the past few weeks. Here at home, the U.S. Congress passed an...
Farewells and Welcomes
- Western Resource Advocates
- November 18, 2021
On behalf of Western Resource Advocates staff and supporters, we’d like to say thank you and wish a fond farewell to three long-standing members of our board of directors —...
Sponsor Spotlight: SCARPA
- Western Resource Advocates
- July 26, 2022
We are passionate about our sports; we are passionate about boot making; we are passionate about performance.
Sustainability has guided SCARPA’s way of doing business for decades. So much so,...
PNM Transportation Electrification Plan Will Help New Mexico Act on Climate Change
- Western Resource Advocates
- September 2, 2021
Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) is in the process of obtaining approval from the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) for a transportation electrification plan that would provide...
What’s it like to intern at WRA? Here’s one intern’s experience with the Lands Team.
- Western Resource Advocates
- August 30, 2021
The Start
My name is Daniel Garcia, and I’m a recent college graduate who just completed a virtual internship with the conservation nonprofit, Western Resource Advocates (WRA). I first became...
Ten Strategies to Improve Climate Resilience in the Colorado River Basin
- Western Resource Advocates
- August 12, 2021
Artwork by Hundred Storms Creative
The Colorado River is over-tapped and drying out. Climate change, a multi-decade megadrought, and demand that continues to outpace supply are coming to a head...
Advanced Clean Trucks Rule Essential to Transportation Electrification and Fighting Climate Change
- Western Resource Advocates
- August 4, 2021
The Interior West Needs to Accelerate the Adoption of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles
Electrifying our transportation system is critical to addressing climate change. Adoption of electric vehicles for personal...
WRA made major progress across the West during 2021 state legislative sessions
- Western Resource Advocates
- July 21, 2021
WRA works at the state level because that’s where some of the most effective decisions to influence climate policy are made. State-level policies play a major role in reducing carbon...
Nevada’s Credit System Offers Blueprint for More States to Develop ZEV Standards that Reduce Carbon Emissions
- Western Resource Advocates
- July 15, 2021
A ZEV standard is a proven method of curbing pollution from the transportation sector, which has become the leading source of greenhouse gas pollution nationwide. Colorado adopted a ZEV standard in...
Ensuring My Love for the West Lasts Beyond a Lifetime with a Planned Gift to WRA
- Western Resource Advocates
- May 25, 2021
It strikes me as funny that I find myself writing a blurb about planned giving and thinking about where all my worldly assets will go after I’m gone. This seems...
All Coloradans Deserve Access to the Benefits of the Outdoors
- Western Resource Advocates
- May 19, 2021
Spending time outdoors in nature can be healing and is a key advantage of living in the West, yet access to outdoor experiences is not and historically has not been...
Clean Heat and Climate Change in the West
- Western Resource Advocates
- April 19, 2021
The building and industrial sectors are a large piece of the puzzle in addressing climate change. Direct combustion of gas, petroleum, and coal in these homes and businesses produced 17%...
How can Wildlife Crossings Protect People and Animals? A Conversation with District Wildlife Manager Kevin Madler
- Western Resource Advocates
- January 26, 2021
As migratory species of wildlife begin to move around the West with the shift in seasons, wildlife-vehicle collisions can cause a major problem for people and for animals throughout our...
Colorado Approves $110M Transportation Electrification Plan
- Western Resource Advocates
- January 12, 2021
This blog was co-authored by Joe Halso of Sierra Club and Miles Muller & Max Baumhefner of NRDC.
Xcel Energy will deploy approximately 20,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations...
A Confluence of Crises: What the Interior West Can Learn from California’s Rolling Outages
- Western Resource Advocates
- December 18, 2020
California late this past summer experienced rolling blackouts – something the state hadn’t seen since 2001. Two decades ago, the outages were due to market manipulation that influenced energy prices...
A Secure Water Future for Colorado
- Western Resource Advocates
- November 30, 2020
This article was co-authored by Laura Belanger, WRA’s senior water resources engineer and policy advisor, and Charlotte Roehm, WRA’s deputy director for water planning. It originally appeared in Colorado Municipalities...
Coloradans Vote to Protect Our Rivers
- Western Resource Advocates
- November 19, 2020
Whether they’re on the Front Range or the West Slope, Coloradans know that water is essential for life; they value healthy rivers and streams. This election, as a 20-year drought...
WRA and Arizona Water Partners Recognized as a 2020 Leader of the Year
- Western Resource Advocates
- November 18, 2020
The award is a testament to the work that WRA and the Water for Arizona Coalition have done over the years to improve water conservation in the state and protect...
A Pathway to Protecting 30 percent of Colorado by 2030
- Western Resource Advocates
- October 14, 2020
In a new report, Conservation Colorado and Western Resource Advocates lay out a path for Colorado to protect and conserve 30% of its lands and waters by 2030.
Like much...
Utah Outdoor Industry Panel Makes a Clear Business Case for Tackling Climate Change
- Western Resource Advocates
- August 28, 2020
With a backdrop of wildfires raging across the West, Western Resource Advocates convened a discussion on Aug. 25 at the Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit about the impacts of climate change...
Arizona’s Groundwater Management Act was groundbreaking, but it needs an update
- Western Resource Advocates
- June 12, 2020
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Kim Mitchell is the senior water policy adviser at Western Resource Advocates and former hydrologist at the Arizona Department of Water Resources. Christopher Kuzdas is the Arizona water program...
Electric Vehicle Buildout Needed Now More Than Ever, Despite Trump Clean Cars Reversal
- Western Resource Advocates
- May 11, 2020
This Trump administration rule proposal to reduce fuel-economy standards, released March 31, would be a step backward. It would harm air quality at a time when Westerners are more aware...
Why Coloradans want the state to act on climate change now
- Western Resource Advocates
- April 16, 2020
Last year, as Colorado lawmakers considered a legislative bill called Colorado’s Climate Action Plan, people from across the state traveled to the capitol to tell lawmakers why they believe Colorado must...
Colorado Communities Have New Guidance and Resources to Boost Water Conservation and Pursue Smarter Growth
- Western Resource Advocates
- April 1, 2020
Water conservation at the state and local level is essential in Colorado
Coloradans know that in our semi-arid state, water conservation is vital to maximize limited supplies and meet all...
Utah Voters Say Transition to Renewable Energy Will Help Families and Climate
- Western Resource Advocates
- March 11, 2020
Key Findings on a Transition to Renewable Energy:
- A strong majority of likely Utah voters — 59 percent to 18 percent— believe that a transition away from coal-fired power to...
Arizona’s budget must reflect our water challenges
- Western Resource Advocates
- January 28, 2020

Kim Mitchell is the senior water policy adviser at Western Resource Advocates and former hydrologist at the Arizona Department of Water Resources. Christopher Kuzdas is the Arizona water program manager...
Near-road Monitor Installation Important Step in Reducing Air Pollution in Utah
- Western Resource Advocates
- January 7, 2020
WRA made the installation of Salt Lake City’s first-ever near-road air quality monitor a top priority. WRA’s Utah experts understood that data from a monitor is a critical step to...
Seven drought resistant plants to help you cut back at the tap
- Western Resource Advocates
- October 8, 2019
Even after this year’s heavy snowpack, the Colorado River Basin states are experiencing increasingly dry conditions. The Colorado River and its tributaries are more stressed than ever due to over-use...
What Are Alternative Transfer Methods? An Interview with Doug Kenney
- Western Resource Advocates
- September 18, 2019
Agriculture is the largest user of water in Colorado, but as Colorado’s cities and suburbs have grown, municipal water managers in need of more water for new residents have increasingly...
What the swing from a dry year to a wet one means for Colorado fly fishing: An interview with Jason Faerman
- Western Resource Advocates
- September 10, 2019
Yakoda Supply
Founded by fishermen, Yakoda Supply 's mission is simple, well designed products that complement and improve your fly fishing experience and leave gas money in your wallet. Jason...
A Conversation with Bruce Driver about WRA’s Beginnings and Successes
- Western Resource Advocates
- July 22, 2019
How did you first hear about the Land and Water Fund of the Rockies (as WRA was then called), and what made you want to start working for the organization?...
Meet the Four Ugly, Endangered Fish of the Colorado River
- Western Resource Advocates
- July 4, 2019
These ugly fish might be funny-looking at first, but the Colorado River’s four longest living native fish species are also its most endangered.
Hardnosed survivors, they all evolved in the...
Top Myths Surrounding Zero-Emission Vehicles
- Western Resource Advocates
- March 7, 2019
The West can lead the transition to a zero-emission transportation future
State programs that support the increased use of electric vehicles have been gaining ground across the United States in...
Three Animals You Can Save By Protecting the Colorado River
- Western Resource Advocates
- November 22, 2017
The Colorado River provides drinking water to over 40 million people across seven US states and two countries, but humans are not the only ones who depend on its precious...
How Do National Monuments Benefit Local Economies and Communities?
- Western Resource Advocates
- September 5, 2017
Here in the West, we have unparalleled opportunities to explore and enjoy vast, beautiful landscapes, and to visit unique local communities and cultures. From majestic high peaks to deep meandering...