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Western Organization of Resource Councils is a regional network of grassroots community organizations that include 15,190 members and 39 local chapters. WORC helps its member groups succeed by providing training and coordinating issue work.

Apr
22

“Doing It Right” Means More Jobs for Colstrip and Around the United States

Northern Plains' landmark study "Doing it Right II: Job Creation Through Colstrip Cleanup" shows how many good-paying jobs will continue if high-quality reclamation is done on its coal ash ponds. Northern Plains Resource Council recently released their report on potential job creation during coal ash cleanup at the Colstrip power plant in southeastern Montana. Doing It Right II: Job Creation Through Colstrip Cleanup is a groundbreaking report providing findings of…

Apr
12

It’s Time to Call Out Oil and Gas Companies’ Dishonesty on Methane Reductions

It’s en vogue for energy companies to say they’re against methane pollution, but their membership in trade groups lobbying for looser regulations says it all. In the past month, several…

Apr
05

Non-Resident Coal Mine Owners Are a Danger to Wyoming’s Communities

As Wyoming’s locally-owned coal mines fail, disreputable “vulture-capitalists” are scooping them up with potentially devastating consequences. This editorial was written by Powder River Basin Resource Council member Bob LeResche. And…

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Protecting communities | Supporting clean, renewable energy | Improving rural vitality

How the Fracking Cover-up Continues the Groundwater Contamination Crisis in Pavillion, WY.

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Farm and ranch families cultivating good food, healthy land and rural vitality.

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New WORC report on why Congress and states should act now to protect coalfield communities.

Read report

When oil & gas moves in, your community is changed forever.

Hear how local residents deal with impacts to their water, air, and health.

Read stories

Grassroots Leadership in Action Learn More

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WORC in Progress Check in on the latest Worc News

“Doing It Right” Means More Jobs for Colstrip and Around the United States

It’s Time to Call Out Oil and Gas Companies’ Dishonesty on Methane Reductions

Non-Resident Coal Mine Owners Are a Danger to Wyoming’s Communities

Resources View Worc’s latest Publications

Now is the Time to End Self-Bonding

Too Good to Be True

Sowing the Seeds of Sustainability

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