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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 26, 2025
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Published by WCA Staff at February 26, 2025
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Solidarity is the answer

Thank goodness the 2024 election is history. Now the real work begins.
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February 26, 2025
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Published by Jeriel Clark-Dyar at February 26, 2025
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Healthy Meals for All — from bill to ballot?

So far, 466 bills have been introduced and the 2025 Colorado legislative session is in full swing.
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February 6, 2025
Published by Jeriel Clark-Dyar at February 6, 2025
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A legislative priority: Protecting the right to vote!

We are a month into the Colorado Legislative session. So far 330 bills.
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February 6, 2025
Published by WCA Staff at February 6, 2025
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Grand Valley Power members will see $13 million grant — if Trump follows the law

A $13 million federal grant, issued as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), will lower the costs of electricity for Mesa County's Grand Valley Power members. But the big question now is: Will the Trump Administration follow the law or break it?
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