Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC)

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WORC is a regional network of seven grassroots community organizations that include 10,000 members and 45 local chapters. WORC helps its member groups succeed by providing training and coordinating issue work.

Our Member Organizations are:

• Dakota Rural Action
• Dakota Resource Council
• Idaho Rural Council
• Northern Plains Resource Council
• Oregon Rural Action
• Powder River Basin Resource Council
• Western Colorado Congress

WORC’s mission is to advance the vision of a democratic, sustainable, and just society through community action. WORC is committed to building sustainable environmental and economic communities that balance economic growth with the health of people and stewardship of their land, water, and air resources.

See: Group: Survey shows ill health in Wyoming 'fracking' zone

Powder River Basin Resource Council and EARTHWORKS release a survey showing residents report respiratory problems from gas drilling. (Casper Star-Tribune, August 19, 2010)