PRESS RELEASE « All Press Releases RELEASE: Public lands proposed for protection by Colorado communities at risk in Sen. Mike Lee’s budget reconciliation proposal *Updated on June 18, 2025 National public lands in the CORE Act, Dolores River National Conservation Area Act, GORP Act and Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act at risk of being sold off GRAND JUNCTION [...]

PRESS RELEASE « All Press Releases RELEASE: New rules help address oil and gas pollution, fall short of adequately protecting Colorado communities DENVER – Colorado’s air quality has ranked among the worst in the world, and this past summer was particularly dire. A staggering 40 days saw our state’s air quality exceed EPA ozone standards, making it one [...]

PRESS RELEASE « All Press Releases RELEASE: Conservation Colorado releases 2024 Legislative Scorecard Scorecard shows how Colorado lawmakers voted on key environmental legislation DENVER — Today, Conservation Colorado released its 2024 Legislative Scorecard, displaying every Colorado legislator’s votes on key environmental bills during the 2024 legislative session. This scorecard is intended to provide Coloradans with information about [...]

PRESS RELEASE « All Press Releases RELEASE: Conservation Colorado’s Legislative Session 2024 Impact Report is here DENVER — The 2024 legislative session saw huge progress for Colorado’s environment, thanks to you! Together, we helped pass historic laws on climate, air quality, land and water while stopping dozens of harmful oil and gas ballot initiatives. Dive in to [...]

PRESS RELEASE « All Press Releases RELEASE: Protect Colorado Waters Coalition praises Gov. Polis’ enactment of wetlands and water protections for generations to come DENVER — Governor Jared Polis today signed HB24-1379 into law to protect Coloradans’ access to clean drinking water, help preserve the state’s most valuable natural resource, and reduce the risk of flooding. Colorado [...]

PRESS RELEASE « All Press Releases RELEASE: Conservation Colorado announces 2024 primary endorsements DENVER – Conservation Colorado, the state’s largest environmental advocacy organization, announced today a slate of endorsements in Colorado’s June 25 primary. “Conservation Colorado is endorsing candidates who have shown their commitment to being a true environmental champion,” said Aly Ferrufino-Coqueugniot, Conservation Colorado’s political director. [...]

PRESS RELEASE « All Press Releases RELEASE: Conservation Colorado celebrates environmental victories achieved during the 2024 legislative session DENVER — As the 2024 Colorado legislative session comes to a close, Conservation Colorado celebrates key environmental legislation that will reduce air pollution from oil and gas, address the connected crises of climate change and housing affordability, protect our wetlands [...]

PRESS RELEASE « All Press Releases RELEASE: Conservation Colorado issues statement celebrating bills aimed at improving air quality and public health DENVER — The Colorado legislature passed two bills yesterday, “Ozone Mitigation Measures” (SB24-229) and “Oil & Gas Production Fee” (SB24-230), which will help make significant progress in addressing the harm to the environment and communities caused by [...]

PRESS RELEASE « All Press Releases RELEASE: “Protect Colorado Waters” coalition praises Assembly passage of HB24-1379 Coalition expresses gratitude for collaborative efforts of Speaker McCluskie, Senator Roberts, Representative McCormick and Senator Kirkmeyer to safeguard wetlands and streams DENVER — Last night, the Colorado General Assembly passed HB24-1379 – a bill to protect wetlands and streams put at risk [...]

PRESS RELEASE « All Press Releases RELEASE: Environmental groups support and urge the passage of new bills to cut harmful pollution in Colorado Legislation will avoid harmful ballot measures, improve air quality and public health, support disproportionately impacted communities, remediate wells, and increase funding for transit and public lands DENVER — Legislators will soon introduce two bills aimed [...]