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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.

Feb
14

U.S. Senate Passes Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act, Permanently Protecting Montana’s Paradise Valley

Grassroots organizing wins the protection of some of America’s most iconic landscapes from mining. On February 12th, the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act, drafted by Senator Jon Tester and eventually supported by Montana’s entire congressional delegation, passed a floor vote in the US Senate. The bill is part of a broad public lands package, the Natural Resources Management Act, which passed by a vote of 92-8. If signed into law, the…

Feb
01

Wyoming’s “Crimes Against Critical Infrastructure” Bill Threatens Basic Constitutional Rights, and Paves the Way for Corporations to Condemn Landowners Under Eminent Domain

The energy industry-backed “Zombie Bill” is back, threatening to put corporate interests ahead of the well being and livelihoods of Wyoming residents. Written by Joyce Evans and Liza Millett of…

Jan
25

Department of the Interior Recalls 800 Employees to Issue Drilling Permits During Shutdown

DOI gives fossil fuel industry preferential treatment by processing oil and gas drilling permits and leases while safety and environmental review personnel remain furloughed. Since the Government closed on Dec.…

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U.S. Senate Passes Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act, Permanently Protecting Montana’s Paradise Valley

Wyoming’s “Crimes Against Critical Infrastructure” Bill Threatens Basic Constitutional Rights, and Paves the Way for Corporations to Condemn Landowners Under Eminent Domain

Department of the Interior Recalls 800 Employees to Issue Drilling Permits During Shutdown

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

Wyoming’s mineral tax laws could cost taxpayers millions as mines go bankrupt.

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

Take Action Learn More

WORC in Progress Check in on the latest Worc News

U.S. Senate Passes Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act, Permanently Protecting Montana’s Paradise Valley

Wyoming’s “Crimes Against Critical Infrastructure” Bill Threatens Basic Constitutional Rights, and Paves the Way for Corporations to Condemn Landowners Under Eminent Domain

Department of the Interior Recalls 800 Employees to Issue Drilling Permits During Shutdown

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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