Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is a 501(c)(3) environmental law and policy organization founded in 1989 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. The group works across seven Western states to advocate for land and water conservation, clean energy expansion, and climate change mitigation. WRA frequently lobbies state legislatures, intervenes in public utility commission proceedings, and advises local governments. The organization is described as a left-of-center environmental advocacy group.
WRA is registered as a support committee for Colorado's 2026 Ballot Measure 137, an initiative to direct sporting goods sales tax revenue toward conservation efforts. The organization, along with its action fund, has contributed $654,000 to support the campaign.
WRA has historically campaigned for the closure of coal-fired power plants, the protection of river flows, and the conservation of public lands from energy development. In 2024, the organization was part of a coalition of environmental groups that reached an agreement with the oil and gas industry and Colorado Governor Jared Polis to withdraw competing ballot measures regarding energy regulations and drilling permits.
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- Website: westernresourceadvocates.org
- Mailing address (organization website): 1401 Walnut Street, Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80302 · source
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