Westerners expect a balanced approach to managing conservation, recreation, and responsible energy development. The Center for Western Priorities serves the West as a source of accurate information to protect land, water, and local communities.
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Past Campaigns
Road to 30 Virtual Tour
In 2020, The Center for Western Priorities, a Denver-based nonpartisan conservation and advocacy organization, “hit the road” for a virtual tour around the West to discuss the bold 30×30 vision for conserving America’s natural heritage.
American Public Lands
Our American lands are at risk. A coalition of special interest groups and politicians are looking to dispose of America’s public lands into state and private hands.
Monuments to America
They are monuments to America, to our land, to our courage and sacrifice, and to our history. But today, some in Washington want to erase our national monuments.
Bundy's Buddies
A fringe group of politicians agree with outlaw rancher Cliven Bundy’s belief that American public lands should be turned over to Western states. Here they are.
U-Turn Utah
Utah’s leaders need to make a U-turn from a reckless anti-public lands path that is hurting the state’s recreation economy.
A Fair Share
Oil, gas, and coal from our American lands provide an important source of public revenue. But outdated policies are shortchanging taxpayers.