Western Leaders Network
@westernleaders.bsky.social
Local, tribal, and state leaders advancing climate and conservation initiatives and protecting democracy in the Interior West.
This month, we’ll share reflections from WLN leaders about our impact and why your support makes a difference. Donate now to help ensure all communities have a voice and local leaders have the resources they need to do their jobs well: westernleaders.org/donate
December 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This month, we’ll share reflections from WLN leaders about our impact and why your support makes a difference. Donate now to help ensure all communities have a voice and local leaders have the resources they need to do their jobs well: westernleaders.org/donate
When many oil/gas-producing states are already making strides to comply with EPA #cutmethane standards, it’s clear by delaying this rule that Administrator Zeldin values the interests of polluters over public opinion, our health, climate, and democracy. www.westernleaders.org/epa-methane-...
December 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
When many oil/gas-producing states are already making strides to comply with EPA #cutmethane standards, it’s clear by delaying this rule that Administrator Zeldin values the interests of polluters over public opinion, our health, climate, and democracy. www.westernleaders.org/epa-methane-...
Western Leaders Network is a small organization making an outside impact, and every donation makes a difference. Your support on #GivingTuesday will help power our work in 2026. #GivingTuesday2025 westernleaders.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Western Leaders Network is a small organization making an outside impact, and every donation makes a difference. Your support on #GivingTuesday will help power our work in 2026. #GivingTuesday2025 westernleaders.org/donate
Last week, local and state elected officials across New Mexico called on the Oil Conservation Commission to update state bonding rules to protect their constituents’ health, tax dollars, and the environment. Read it here: www.westernleaders.org/nm-bonding-r... #protectnm #accountability
November 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Last week, local and state elected officials across New Mexico called on the Oil Conservation Commission to update state bonding rules to protect their constituents’ health, tax dollars, and the environment. Read it here: www.westernleaders.org/nm-bonding-r... #protectnm #accountability
New Mexico elected officials call for oil and gas bonding reform to protect taxpayer dollars, their communities’ health, and natural resources. Read their letter to the Oil Conservation Commission here:
#cleanwater #protectnm #accountability www.westernleaders.org/nm-bonding-r...
#cleanwater #protectnm #accountability www.westernleaders.org/nm-bonding-r...
November 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
New Mexico elected officials call for oil and gas bonding reform to protect taxpayer dollars, their communities’ health, and natural resources. Read their letter to the Oil Conservation Commission here:
#cleanwater #protectnm #accountability www.westernleaders.org/nm-bonding-r...
#cleanwater #protectnm #accountability www.westernleaders.org/nm-bonding-r...
Local and state elected officials across New Mexico are calling on the Oil Conservation Commission to update bonding rules and ensure oil and gas companies pay to clean up their wells. Read their letter here: www.westernleaders.org/nm-bonding-r... #cleanwater #protectnm #accountability #fairfuture
November 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Local and state elected officials across New Mexico are calling on the Oil Conservation Commission to update bonding rules and ensure oil and gas companies pay to clean up their wells. Read their letter here: www.westernleaders.org/nm-bonding-r... #cleanwater #protectnm #accountability #fairfuture
Join us this Thursday, Nov. 6 for a webinar on efforts underway in New Mexico and Utah to update bonding rules, ensure oil and gas companies pay for well cleanup, and protect communities.
Register today: www.westernleaders.org/virtualevents
Register today: www.westernleaders.org/virtualevents
November 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Join us this Thursday, Nov. 6 for a webinar on efforts underway in New Mexico and Utah to update bonding rules, ensure oil and gas companies pay for well cleanup, and protect communities.
Register today: www.westernleaders.org/virtualevents
Register today: www.westernleaders.org/virtualevents
Webinar 11/6: @envdefensefund.bsky.social will join @westernleaders.bsky.social to provide an update on efforts underway in New Mexico and Utah to modernize financial assurance policy, and how elected officials can provide a key supportive role.
Register today: www.westernleaders.org/virtualevents
Register today: www.westernleaders.org/virtualevents
October 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Webinar 11/6: @envdefensefund.bsky.social will join @westernleaders.bsky.social to provide an update on efforts underway in New Mexico and Utah to modernize financial assurance policy, and how elected officials can provide a key supportive role.
Register today: www.westernleaders.org/virtualevents
Register today: www.westernleaders.org/virtualevents
WEBINAR Nov. 6: Regulatory updates underway in New Mexico and Utah would ensure oil and gas companies — not taxpayers — cover the costs of cleaning up abandoned/idle wells, and elected officials can play a key supportive role. Register here to learn more: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
WEBINAR Nov. 6: Regulatory updates underway in New Mexico and Utah would ensure oil and gas companies — not taxpayers — cover the costs of cleaning up abandoned/idle wells, and elected officials can play a key supportive role. Register here to learn more: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission's public hearings on updating oil and gas bonding regulations began today. Polling shows broad support for o/g companies covering 100% of cleanup costs for the development of our natural resources.
More here: www.westernleaders.org/new-mexico-b...
More here: www.westernleaders.org/new-mexico-b...
October 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission's public hearings on updating oil and gas bonding regulations began today. Polling shows broad support for o/g companies covering 100% of cleanup costs for the development of our natural resources.
More here: www.westernleaders.org/new-mexico-b...
More here: www.westernleaders.org/new-mexico-b...
By delaying the deadline by which the oil and gas industry must comply with the EPA methane rule, the administration disregards the voices of local, tribal and state elected officials who want clean air and sound economies for their constituents.
www.westernleaders.org/epa-methane-...
www.westernleaders.org/epa-methane-...
July 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
By delaying the deadline by which the oil and gas industry must comply with the EPA methane rule, the administration disregards the voices of local, tribal and state elected officials who want clean air and sound economies for their constituents.
www.westernleaders.org/epa-methane-...
www.westernleaders.org/epa-methane-...
EPA’s proposal to repeal the endangerment finding is an affront to local, tribal and state elected officials who are grappling daily with the effects of a warming climate in their communities. Read our statement: www.westernleaders.org/epa-endanger...
July 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
EPA’s proposal to repeal the endangerment finding is an affront to local, tribal and state elected officials who are grappling daily with the effects of a warming climate in their communities. Read our statement: www.westernleaders.org/epa-endanger...
Join us THURSDAY, 7/17 for a virtual briefing on how local, tribal, and state leaders can maintain forward progress despite federal cuts and rollbacks. @lawyers4goodgov.bsky.social Register here: www.westernleaders.org/virtualevents
July 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Join us THURSDAY, 7/17 for a virtual briefing on how local, tribal, and state leaders can maintain forward progress despite federal cuts and rollbacks. @lawyers4goodgov.bsky.social Register here: www.westernleaders.org/virtualevents
We thank the members of Congress who voted in the interests of the public, our democracy, and a healthy climate by opposing the reconciliation bill.
Read our statement: www.westernleaders.org/reconciliati...
Read our statement: www.westernleaders.org/reconciliati...
July 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
We thank the members of Congress who voted in the interests of the public, our democracy, and a healthy climate by opposing the reconciliation bill.
Read our statement: www.westernleaders.org/reconciliati...
Read our statement: www.westernleaders.org/reconciliati...
We are partnering with CC4CA to host a virtual briefing July 17 with @lawyers4goodgov.bsky.social and National League of Cities on the federal budget and what it means for local, tribal, and state governments. Register at www.westernleaders.org/virtualevents
July 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We are partnering with CC4CA to host a virtual briefing July 17 with @lawyers4goodgov.bsky.social and National League of Cities on the federal budget and what it means for local, tribal, and state governments. Register at www.westernleaders.org/virtualevents
Today, the Senate passed its version of the reconciliation bill. Local, tribal, and state elected officials depend on federal programs and support to advance clean energy transitions, protect public health, hold free and fair elections, and so much more. www.westernleaders.org/senate-recon...
July 1, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Today, the Senate passed its version of the reconciliation bill. Local, tribal, and state elected officials depend on federal programs and support to advance clean energy transitions, protect public health, hold free and fair elections, and so much more. www.westernleaders.org/senate-recon...
WLN joined more than 60 other organizations in calling on Congress to protect the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. MERP is designed to #cutmethane, reduce the waste of taxpayer resources, and create quality jobs. Read the full letter: bit.ly/4jTJg9t
June 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
WLN joined more than 60 other organizations in calling on Congress to protect the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. MERP is designed to #cutmethane, reduce the waste of taxpayer resources, and create quality jobs. Read the full letter: bit.ly/4jTJg9t
WLN condemns violence like the attacks against two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses over the weekend. We remain committed to working together to realize a democracy where elected officials can serve their communities without fear. Read our statement: www.westernleaders.org/minnesota-at...
June 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
WLN condemns violence like the attacks against two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses over the weekend. We remain committed to working together to realize a democracy where elected officials can serve their communities without fear. Read our statement: www.westernleaders.org/minnesota-at...
Support for reducing methane pollution is widespread, with many states already taking crucial steps to implement the 2024 EPA #cutmethane rule. Now, EPA is working to delay the rule’s compliance deadline. Read our statement: www.westernleaders.org/epa-methane-...
June 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Support for reducing methane pollution is widespread, with many states already taking crucial steps to implement the 2024 EPA #cutmethane rule. Now, EPA is working to delay the rule’s compliance deadline. Read our statement: www.westernleaders.org/epa-methane-...
NEW: Earthworks and Gas Leaks Project have relaunched their project #BigGasPolluters, a website and digital campaign focused on oil and gas industry accountability that underscores the urgent need to #cutmethane. More here: biggaspolluters.org
May 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
NEW: Earthworks and Gas Leaks Project have relaunched their project #BigGasPolluters, a website and digital campaign focused on oil and gas industry accountability that underscores the urgent need to #cutmethane. More here: biggaspolluters.org
In this @wyofile.com op-ed, Albany County Commissioner Pete Gosar discusses how commonsense #cutmethane standards are supporting the growing methane mitigation industry and bringing quality jobs to communities. wyofile.com/methane-redu...
March 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In this @wyofile.com op-ed, Albany County Commissioner Pete Gosar discusses how commonsense #cutmethane standards are supporting the growing methane mitigation industry and bringing quality jobs to communities. wyofile.com/methane-redu...
New research shows that methane mitigation jobs are on the rise across the nation, which is an all-around win for local economies, public health, and our climate. #cutmethane More from this @wyofile.com op-ed by Albany County Commissioner Pete Gosar: tinyurl.com/53cuakmd
March 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
New research shows that methane mitigation jobs are on the rise across the nation, which is an all-around win for local economies, public health, and our climate. #cutmethane More from this @wyofile.com op-ed by Albany County Commissioner Pete Gosar: tinyurl.com/53cuakmd
The demand for technologies and services to #cutmethane – a powerful climate pollutant – has never been higher, and commonsense regulations have helped make the industry’s growth possible, Albany County Commissioner Pete Gosar writes in @wyofile.com: tinyurl.com/53cuakmd
March 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The demand for technologies and services to #cutmethane – a powerful climate pollutant – has never been higher, and commonsense regulations have helped make the industry’s growth possible, Albany County Commissioner Pete Gosar writes in @wyofile.com: tinyurl.com/53cuakmd
Local and state officials across Colorado are calling for a strong rule to #cutmethane from the state's landfills. More here: www.americaisallin.com/colorado-lea...
March 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Local and state officials across Colorado are calling for a strong rule to #cutmethane from the state's landfills. More here: www.americaisallin.com/colorado-lea...
Local and state elected officials across Colorado are calling on CDPHE to adopt strong rules to #cutmethane emissions from landfills, which are the state’s third-largest source of this climate-warming GHG pollutant. Read the letter here: tinyurl.com/y3u3wmj7
March 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Local and state elected officials across Colorado are calling on CDPHE to adopt strong rules to #cutmethane emissions from landfills, which are the state’s third-largest source of this climate-warming GHG pollutant. Read the letter here: tinyurl.com/y3u3wmj7