WRSIG of the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies was formed to allow interested students to share ideas and to promote awareness of issues related to the Western United States. Vast natural resources in the public domain, coupled with increased rates of expansion and development have increased the need for effective management. WRSIG members explore creative and adaptable solutions to fill the development needs of the western communities while mitigating negative impacts on the environment. The group organizes bi-semester forums at which speakers present western resources-related topics such as green development, ecosystem management, water rights and consumption, mining and resource extraction, recreation, forest restoration and fire, wildlife habitat destruction, renewable-energy infrastructure, and the conflicts surrounding environmental regulations and statutes. WRSIG will seek to collaborate with the School of Management and Yale Law School to address these issues. WRSIG welcomes all interested participants.