About Us
Founded in 1989, Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is a non-profit environmental law and policy organzation. With offices in seven states (Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming and Idaho), we have developed strategic programs focusing in three areas: Water, Energy and Lands.
Our Mission
Western Resource Advocates’ mission is to protect the West’s land, air, and water. Our team of scientists, economists, policy experts and attorneys: 1) advance clean energy to reduce pollution and global climate change; 2) promote urban water conservation and river restoration; and 3) defend special public lands from energy development and unauthorized off-road vehicle travel. We collaborate with other conservation groups, hunters and fishermen, ranchers and others to ensure a sustainable future for the West.
Overarching Goals
- Reduce air and water pollution and harmful climate change.
- Protect habitat for threatened, endangered, and sensitive plant and animal species.
- Protect terrestrial, aquatic, and riparian ecosystems.
- Maintain the integrity of public lands.
- Achieve environmentally sustainable management of energy, land, and water resources.