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Western Colorado Alliance for Community Action brings people together to build grassroots power through community organizing and leadership development. We believe that right now, today, we have the ability and opportunity to create a future where engaged local voices are leading communities across Western Colorado that are healthy, just and self-reliant. Learn more about our Alliance here.
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Oil and Gas

We work to protect landowner rights and human and environmental health in the face of OIL AND GAS development -- ensuring that people have a fair say in where and how drilling occurs, and that development is balanced with long-term community interests.
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Local Foods & Agriculture

Healthy communities depend on sustainable and thriving family farms, ranches and food production. Western Colorado’s economy, land and people are able to thrive through good LOCAL FOOD AND AGRICULTURE systems.
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Public Lands

The responsible management of our PUBLIC LANDS protects our communities’ heritage, supports healthy wildlife and their habitat, sustains a strong and self-reliant economy, and preserves our quality of life for generations to come.
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Clean Energy

Colorado is a leader in renewable energy in the US, and the Western Slope can play a pivotal role in developing a CLEAN ENERGY economy. Not only does the Western Slope have world-class solar access, but we also can lead the way on energy and water efficiency projects that work for rural communities.

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May 28, 2025
Save Solar in Montrose
Published by Tyler McDermott at May 28, 2025
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Join Us to Take Charge of Our Energy in Montrose

After two years, four drafts, and lots of community input, the Montrose County Commissioners will vote on the final land development code for large-scale solar projects. […]
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May 28, 2025
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Published by Bianca Diaz at May 28, 2025
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Big Wins, Big Plans – See What UVA Is Up To in Montrose!

Good day Montrose County! The Uncompahgre Valley Alliance (UVA), has been working tirelessly to build power, connections, and our collective organization. With our campaign for public […]
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May 28, 2025
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Published by Arn McConnell at May 28, 2025
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Walk the land, meet the farmers – our next farm tour is May 31!

We’re excited to keep up the momentum with our fourth year of the Growing Our Community farm tour series! From May through October, we’ll be visiting […]
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May 21, 2025
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Published by Emily Hornback at May 21, 2025
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Tell Congress to prioritize people, not billionaires

Right now, Congress is trying to pass a sprawling and ruthless bill that, as it now stands, would gut and dismantle services, programs, policies, and laws […]
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