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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.

Jul
18

Voter services factor in Native American turnout

Reduced voter services, timing, lack of knowledge about the Congressional special election, and other factors contributed to low voter turnout in Montana’s Native American communities for the May election, according to Western Native Voice. Turnout in reservation precincts targeted by WNV averaged 35%, which exceeded WNV’s goal of 30% turnout. Statewide turnout totaled 54%. WNV’s organizing and media programs helped to increase voter participation in the targeted precincts. The group…

Jul
14

Methane waste rule backed by strong organizing

by Emily Hornback, WCC Organizer People living with the impacts of oil and gas development around the country had reason to cheer on May 10. In a nail-biter decision, the…

Jul
11

Mega-dairy, big ag risk groundwater in eastern Oregon

By Mitch Wolgamott The permit for the Lost Valley Ranch mega-dairy, issued by the Oregon Department of Environment Quality, my former employer, and the Oregon Department of Agriculture will make…