The thirteenth annual Conservation in the West Poll surveyed the views of Utahns and voters in seven other western states, and found support for conservation policies remains a top priority.
A poll of residents in Colorado and several other Western states on conservation issues finds significant concern about things such as population growth in their state, crowding of outdoor recreation
Water shortages, climate change and protecting wildlife are just a few of the issues Nevadans made clear they are worried about in the annual "Conservation in the West" poll. Nevada is one of eight Western states where voters share their views with pollsters to gauge the level of support for conservation policies. Results show a majority of Nevadans want to see more water conservation efforts to improve drought conditions, and more renewable energy as well as protecting public lands. .
A coalition of Arizona leaders is asking the Environmental Protection Agency and President Joe Biden to pass the strongest possible clean-air vehicle standards next month. Speakers in a Thursday webinar stressed the need for updated clean-car standards for all new vehicles produced after 2026. They said they feel the EPA must take action to address tailpipe pollution from cars and trucks that endanger the health and well-being of Arizona communities. .
Concerns over inflation and overcrowding are rising in the Mountain West, according to a new poll from Colorado College. But policies that preserve land, water and recreational opportunities remain popular for most voters in the region.