Western Governors' Association (WGA)
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| Name | Western Governors' Association (WGA) |
| Organization Description | The Western Governors' Association is a non-partisan organization of all 22 United States Governors, representing 19 U.S. States and 3 U.S. territories, that are considered to be part of the Western region of the nation. They are: Alaska; American Samoa; Arizona; California; Colorado; Guam; Hawaii; Idaho; Kansas; Montana; Nebraska; Nevada; New Mexico; Northern Mariana Islands; North Dakota; Oklahoma; Oregon; South Dakota; Texas; Utah; Washington; Wyoming. This organization operates in Colorado. |
| Type of Organization | Regional |
| Sector(s) |  Water Agriculture Wildlife, ecosystems, and forestry Climate-sensitive recreation and tourism Energy |
| Organization Concerns | The WGA addresses important policy and governance issues in the West, advances the role of the Western states in the federal system, and strengthens the social and economic fabric of the region. WGA develops policy and carries out programs in the areas of natural resources, the environment, human services, economic development, international relations and state governance. WGA acts as a center of innovation and promotes shared development of solutions to regional problems. |
| Website | http://www.westgov.org/ |
| Organization Projects |  Western Governors' Association (WGA) : Climate Change and Adaptation Initiative Colorado River Basin Water Supply & Demand Study Western Governors' Association (WGA) : Forest Health Advisory Committee, Subcommittee on Climate Change & Adaptation Western Governors' Association (WGA) : Wildlife Corridors and Crucial Habitat Initiative |
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