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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.

Mar
19

Unanimous Vote by Wyoming Environmental Quality Council Clears the Way for Strong Self-Bonding Rules

As coal mines begin filing for bankruptcy, Powder River’s push for new self-bonding rules may save Wyoming taxpayers billions. On Tuesday, February 19, the Wyoming Environmental Quality Council voted unanimously to reform the state’s coal mine reclamation self-bonding program, a major win for taxpayers and the public purse. “Today is a proud moment for Wyoming: We now have the toughest self-bonding rules in the nation,” said Bob LeResche, former WORC…

Mar
12

A Stronger Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Could Protect Colorado Communities

Western Colorado Alliance member asks for reforms that protect Colorado communities, rather than protecting oil and gas company profits. Leslie Robinson is a long-time leader and former board member of…

Mar
06

New Video Series Shows the Impacts of Oil and Gas Development

Powder River Basin Resource Council's new video series gives an intimate look at the effects of oil and gas extraction on Wyoming communities. Wyoming residents have long found themselves in…

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Unanimous Vote by Wyoming Environmental Quality Council Clears the Way for Strong Self-Bonding Rules

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Now is the Time to End Self-Bonding

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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.

Read story

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

Read stories

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

Unanimous Vote by Wyoming Environmental Quality Council Clears the Way for Strong Self-Bonding Rules

A Stronger Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Could Protect Colorado Communities

New Video Series Shows the Impacts of Oil and Gas Development

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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