WORC and our allies are fighting to keep common sense rules that protect farmers and ranchers from discriminatory, retaliatory, and deceptive practices by meatpackers. On April 1st, 2025, WORC, along with a coalition of farmers, ranchers, and advocacy organizations, stepped … Continued
As Montana’s legislature nears the half-way mark, Native voices remain a force for Montana’s future. This post was adapted from Western Native Voice’s blog. The Montana State Capitol stood against a backdrop of freezing morning air as more than 40 … Continued
Organizations across the WORC network offer these guidelines to understanding your rights whether you’re a permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or undocumented. The WORC network is dedicated to protecting and empowering our communities. In light of current Immigration and Customs Enforcement … Continued
The current bonding rules are an integral cost of doing business, and cannot be considered a burden on development. On February 14th, 2025, WORC members sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum urging him to retain and … Continued
Dakota Rural Action and allies defend South Dakotans’ right to reject dangerous CO2 pipelines. In a decisive move to protect local control and landowner rights, South Dakota voters overwhelmingly rejected Referred Law 21 (RL 21) in a referendum held on … Continued
When we show up on people’s doorsteps, we win. It’s safe to say that the 2024 election cycle was one for the history books. While we’re still reorienting ourselves to the new political reality in Washington D.C., we’re celebrating our … Continued
Dr. Barbara Vasquez works to protect wildlife in her own backyard. Barbara Vasquez’ Decades-Long Effort alongside WCA and WORC to Strengthen Protections for Communities and Wildlife In the remote, wildlife-rich expanse of Jackson County, Colorado, Dr. Barbara Vasquez has emerged … Continued
Interactive maps of Umatilla and Morrow Counties show concentration and severity of groundwater & air pollution in Oregon’s rural “sacrifice zone” For over two decades, residents of eastern Oregon’s Morrow and Umatilla Counties have been poisoned by nitrates in their … Continued
Billions in federal funding are set to help western co-ops add reliable, inexpensive renewable energy. On September 5th, 2024, the federal government announced the first round of funding from the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. … Continued
This decision, after years of outcry from local residents and litigation, will protect communities, air, water, and the climate from the harms of mining and burning six billion tons of highly polluting coal. On May 16th, 2024, the Biden administration … Continued