January 22, 2021
2021 Western Legislative Preview
To find out what issues state legislators are focusing on that might impact our work to protect the West’s land, air, and water and to address climate change, we spoke with WRA’s Government Affairs team for a preview of what they’re watching in the upcoming legislative sessions across the region.
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Many decisions about environmental policies are made at the state level, including funding for conservation priorities, decisions about air and water quality, actions to reduce carbon pollution, protections for fish and other wildlife, and investments in open space and parks. So we do a lot of work at the state capitol buildings every year.
To find out what issues state legislators are focusing on that might impact our work to protect the West’s land, air, and water and to address climate change, we spoke with WRA’s Government Affairs team for a preview of what they’re watching in the upcoming legislative sessions across the region.