The Western Governors’ Association (WGA) is a bipartisan organization representing the governors of 22 western U.S. states and territories. Its mission is to develop and advocate for policy solutions that address key regional issues, including natural resources, energy, water, infrastructure, workforce development, and wildfire management.
Natural resource management, public lands policy, energy development, water infrastructure, wildfire mitigation, forest management, economic development, broadband expansion, and workforce development
Membership dues from member states and territories, federal grants, and private sector sponsorships
Governors of the 22 western states and three U.S.-flag Pacific territories; Western Interstate Region; WGA policy advisory committees
Interstate governmental organization
