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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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February 27, 2025
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Published by Tyler McDermott at February 27, 2025
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A bright light in Montrose County: Solar moratorium (hopefully) coming to an end

Thanks to our members’ direct involvement over the past few months where public comment was accepted, we have been able to persuade the commissioners to adopt several new policies that will make Montrose a discerning-but-welcoming partner in the clean energy transition.
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February 27, 2025
Published by WCA Staff at February 27, 2025
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Some changes in the Alliance’s offices

With the new year comes some staffing changes at Western Colorado Alliance!
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February 26, 2025
Published by Emily Hornback at February 26, 2025
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Western Colorado Alliance demands air quality protections for entire state

In many ways, Colorado is leading the nation in rules to protect our air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, more can be done.
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February 26, 2025
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Published by Jeriel Clark-Dyar at February 26, 2025
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Finding our path in a challenging budget landscape

The 2025 Colorado legislative session will go down in history as a year of budget cuts.
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