Western Interstate Region
The Western Interstate Region (WIR) is counties' advocate for public policy issues affecting the West.
About WIR
The Western Interstate Region is affiliated with the National Association of Counties and is dedicated to the promotion of Western interests within NACo. These interests include public land issues (use and conservation), community stability and economic development, and the promotion of the traditional Western way of life. Its membership consists of fifteen Western states, (Alaska, Hawaii, Wash., Ore., Calif., Idaho, Nev., Ariz., Mont., Wyo., Colo., N.M., Utah, N.D., S.D.) with membership funded through the individual state associations.
Featured Initiative
Payments in Lieu of Taxes Action Center

Save the Date
2024 Western Interstate Region Conference
Save the date for the 2024 Western Interstate Region Conference in Mariposa County, Calif. May 8-10.

Related Committees
WIR Leadership

Hon. John Espy
Commissioner, Carbon County, Wyo.

The Hon. Wes McCart
Commissioner, Stevens County, Wash.

Hon. John Peters
Supervisor, Mono County, Calif.

Hon. Dan Joyce
Judge, Malheur County, Ore.
WIR Contact

Jonathan Shuffield
Legislative Director – Public Lands | Western Interstate Region