WCA Staff

June 29, 2021

Western Colorado Alliance 2023 Platform

From 1983 through 2017, Alliance members adopted resolutions at our annual conference to shape the organization’s policy and issue work. While the resulting 100+ resolutions covered […]
April 16, 2021

Our letter to the Department of the Interior

Re: Comments on Comprehensive Review of Federal Fossil Fuel Programs Western Colorado Alliance is a grassroots organization dedicated to building and sustaining healthy, just, and self-reliant […]
March 10, 2021

RECLAIM Act & Abandoned Mine Land Fund Reauthorization Introduced

Ensures Coal Communities Are Part of America’s Economic Recovery  As coal communities grapple with existing economic decline and public health risks made significantly worse by the […]
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 […]