WCA Staff

February 18, 2021

Air commission adopts landmark rule to cut methane from oil and gas pneumatic devices

Local government, environmental groups, and industry collaboration led the way Today, the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) unanimously approved a landmark rule requiring oil and gas […]
December 22, 2020

AQCC approves repair rules for gas leaks near homes

The Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) approved new standards today that will ensure gas leaks on well pads near homes, schools and playgrounds will be repaired […]
November 23, 2020
A New Day!

COGCC Approves Mission Change Rules to Protect Public Health & Safety and Wildlife

Today, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) unanimously approved a series of new rules to update its mission and protect public health and safety […]
November 13, 2020

Tri-State Responds to Co-op Member Demands for New Energy Technologies

Demands for Local Clean Energy Jobs and Affordable Electricity Yet to Be Met Today, Tri-State Generation and Transmission announced new “Green Energy Goals” that will reduce […]
November 5, 2020

State takes steps to cut methane emissions by ending venting and flaring of natural gas

COGCC decision affects oil drillers in Weld and Jackson counties The state of Colorado reasserted its role as a national leader in the fight against climate […]
August 27, 2020

Our Alliance Board candidates this year

Candidate for President: Andreya Krieves Andreya Krieves lives in Mesa County and has served on the Western Colorado Alliance board of directors since 2016. Her professional […]
August 24, 2020

Community and Conservation Organizations Weigh in on Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Mission Change Rulemaking

Today, as the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) kicks off their historic mission change rulemaking, Conservation Colorado, the League of Oil and Gas Impacted […]
August 19, 2020
Another Court Victory!

Denver Court dismisses Garfield County lawsuit to overturn clean air rules

Denver District Court Judge Martin Foster Egelhoff today granted a motion by the state of Colorado to dismiss a lawsuit by Garfield County and a coalition […]
July 30, 2020

Conservation, community groups hail ruling that protects clean air rules

Seven conservation and community groups with tens of thousands of members across Colorado hailed a court ruling yesterday dismissing a case by Weld County as a […]