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Western Governors, Obama Administration Discuss Strategies, Resources for Climate Adaptation (12/16/09)

Governors to Meet, Discuss Energy, Transmission, Climate Adaptation Strategies, Future of  Electric Vehicles (12/14/09)

WGA Winter Meeting - December 16-17

Western Governors: federal research dollars for climate change should focus more on adaptation

Gov. Schweitzer: New Technologies, Strategies Will Assist States in Protecting Key Wildlife Corridors

WGA Seeks DOE Support to Implement Renewable Energy Zones Recommendations

Shanna Brown Appointed Director of WGA's D.C. Office

Western Governors Concerned Most Proposed Sites for Mercury Storage in the West

Western Governors, Energy Secretary Chu agree to safety measures for transporting nuclear materials

Govs. Schweitzer, Otter elected to lead WGA, energy and climate change high priorities

Western Governors, U.S. Department of Energy report identifies promising areas for large-scale renewable development

Governors, Obama Administration ink agreement on wildlife

Western Governors, U.S. Department of Energy report identifies promising areas for large-scale renewable development

Western Governors Applaud 10 Years of Safe, Uneventful Shipments to WIPP

WREZ Update - February 2009

Western Governors meet with Browner, Salazar to discuss clean energy, transmission priorities and coordination

Western Governors: expanding transmission to access low-carbon resources requires federal-state partnership

Western Governors Comment on President-elect Obama's Picks for Interior, Agriculture, Energy andWestern Governors Comment on President-elect Obama's Picks for Interior, Agriculture, Energy and Environment

Western Governors call for swift adoption, implementation of national energy plan

Western Governors' Meeting Wrap-up -- Leadership Elected

Western Governors and Utility CEOs forge next steps to meeting the West's electricity needs

Climate Change, Growth Will Add To Western Water Planning Challenges

Western governors take action to preserve wildlife corridors impacted by growth, energy, climate change and transportation

Kick-off meeting for Western Renewable Energy Zones Project set for May 28 in Salt Lake City

Western Governors: Addressing the West's aging, overburdened water infrastructure essential

Western Governors commend US Senate for extending energy tax credits

Western Governors tell Congress separate funding required to adequately fight and prevent catastrophic wildfires

Lack of work visas critical problem for Western businesses; governors urge Congress to take action promptly

Western Governors agree on actions to speed development of alternative fuels, improve fuel efficiency

Western Governors Call for Adequate Federal Funding for Both Wildland Fire Suppression and Prevention