Advocates For the West is a nonprofit public interest environmental law firm dedicated to protecting the West’s natural treasures, wildlife, and public lands through strategic litigation. Specializing in environmental advocacy, the organization stands out for its impressive track record of legal victories and deep commitment to biodiversity conservation across 11 western states.
With over 22 years of experience and an 85% success rate in litigation, Advocates For the West partners with over 83 conservation groups to tackle pressing environmental threats. Their approach combines rigorous legal strategy with scientific expertise to defend vulnerable ecosystems, promote resilient communities, and challenge harmful developments on public lands, safeguarding more than 100 million acres for future generations.
Services Offered
- Legal services for environmental protection
- Protecting fish and wildlife
- Defending special places and public lands
- Safeguarding water resources
- Promoting resilient communities
- Challenging oil and gas leasing and development
- Fighting for wild salmon recovery
- Standing up for biodiversity threatened by climate change
- Litigation against harmful mining projects
- Air quality and Clean Water Act compliance challenges
- Conservation partnership legal support
The organization serves clients and partners across 11 western states, focusing on critical issues such as sage-grouse habitat protection, rangeland pesticide spraying disputes, and mine permitting challenges. Their work has resulted in significant legal precedents and widespread media coverage, reinforcing their role as a leading voice for environmental justice in the region.
