The Western Environmental Law Center is a nonprofit public interest environmental law firm that uses the power of the law to protect and restore the American West’s wildlife, wildlands, and communities. The organization represents conservation groups and individuals in litigation and administrative advocacy to advance environmental protections.
The organization typically pursues policies related to environmental protection, public lands conservation, wildlife and endangered species protection, clean air and water standards, climate change mitigation, and enforcement of federal environmental laws such as the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.
The organization is primarily funded through foundation grants, individual donations, and charitable contributions.
Works in partnership with regional and national conservation organizations, community groups, and environmental advocacy coalitions.
Non-profit organization
