Like you, we’ve always sought to defy the odds – climb higher, be bolder, go further. When someone says you can’t, you say, “watch me.” At WRA, we do the same. And while the impacts of climate change — drought, extreme heat, and catastrophic wildfires — alongside a federal administration rolling back decades of environmental protections seem like an impossible wall to scale. We aren’t backing down.
We know that progress is not only possible but critical, and WRA will continue to lead in this fight. We’ve built the expertise, infrastructure, and relationships to drive progress — regardless of federal setbacks. Our reputation as trusted policy experts empowers us to advance solutions where we can secure the biggest conservation, climate, and public health victories.
But we can’t do it without you. Will you give today to make that progress a reality?
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Western Resource Advocates
c/o Elizabeth O’Connell
1401 Walnut St, Suite 200
Boulder, CO 80302
Double Down on State Action with Your Support
The pathway to progress is through the states. Why? Because a lot of our energy and environmental decisions are made at the state and local level.
State governments wield significant authority to advance clean energy, regulate polluting fossil fuel sources, and protect people in our communities. Cities and counties can adopt sustainable and efficient building codes, smart land use plans, and invest in clean infrastructure that can power our homes and our transportation systems. These decisions add up to major reductions in emissions.
And state and local actors can and do make a difference.
A study from the University of Maryland this year found that even if the Inflation Reduction Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, and recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations were rolled back, ambitious state and local action could still lead the U.S. to a 54% to 62% reduction in emissions by 2035.
This state level work is our bread and butter.
This is WRAs strength. It’s how we’ve secured more than 91 million tons of emissions reductions annually. It’s how we’ve protected more than 2,000 miles of rivers. And how we have added new protections to more than 8.75 million acres of Western habitat.
Our path to limiting the most severe impacts of climate change is still within reach, and it runs through the states. This moment demands bold state-level action.
You can help continue this work by giving to WRA today.
What We Believe
We believe the West’s land, air, and water are worth protecting — not just for today, but for the generations who will call this place home. Everyone deserves clean air to breathe, safe water to drink, and healthy natural systems that support thriving communities and wildlife.
What We Do
WRA advances practical, data-based solutions to cut pollution, conserve water, protect wildlife habitat, and build resilient, livable communities. Our policy experts, scientists, and attorneys work directly with state leaders, utility regulators, and local partners where real progress happens.
Where You Come In
Your support powers proven, lasting change. When you give to WRA, you help move forward bold climate solutions, protect rivers and public lands, and secure policies that keep our communities healthy and safe. Together, we can shape a better future for Colorado and the entire West.
Real Wins for the West
Across the West, WRA has helped reduce millions of tons of pollution each year, protect thousands of miles of rivers, and secure safeguards for millions of acres of habitat. We’re driving the state-level climate and conservation progress our region urgently needs.
Explore real results, stories, and wins from across the West in our latest report.
