Coloradans Stand Up to Trump for Our National Monuments
On the final day for public comments during the Trump administration’s “review” of 27 national monuments, Coloradans across the state are standing up for our public lands.
Entries by Angela Simental
This Is Why Canyons of the Ancients Deserves Protection
Four people weigh in on why this national monument should remain protected.
Outdoor Retailer Show to Move to Colorado
The Outdoor Retailer Show and its partners today announced that Denver has been chosen as the new home for the $45 million biannual gathering.
Trump’s Dirty Energy Agenda Comes to a Colorado Forest
Expanding one coal mine would emit enough methane to undo half of Colorado’s work to prevent methane pollution.
The First-Ever Colorado Public Lands Day Was A Wild Success!
The first-ever Colorado Public Lands Day was celebrated this weekend with 137 events across the state.
Gov. Hickenlooper Urged to Accept Appeals Court Decision that Puts Public Health and Safety First
Two of the state’s leading environmental advocacy groups today called upon Governor Hickenlooper to accept the court’s decision in Martinez v. Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and not appeal the case.
Victories and Disappointments for Conservation in the 2017 Legislative Session
As the 2017 Colorado state legislative session comes to a close, Conservation Colorado celebrated seven victories but also lamented several important bills that were killed or left on the cutting room floor by the state Senate.
Conservation Colorado Expresses Elation at Rejection of Methane Rule Repeal, Deep Disappointment With Senator Cory Gardner
In a huge win for the environment and the “resistance” against the Trump agenda, the vote to move forward with repealing a rule protecting air quality from oil and gas development just failed in the U.S. Senate.
Public Health and Environmental Groups Praise Passage of Bill to Help Schools Test for Lead
The Colorado state legislature today passed HB 1306, a bill that would provide funds for Colorado schools to voluntarily test for lead in their drinking water.
Conservation Colorado Praises Passage of Energy Efficiency Bill
The Colorado state Senate just passed HB 1227, a bill to extend a successful energy efficiency program, on a 21-14 vote.
