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Our Biggest Election Season Yet
On Election Day 2018, nationwide voter turnout for the midterm elections was the highest its been in more than 50 years. In Colorado, an astounding 2.5 million ballots were returned, earning our state one of the top five highest-midterm-turnout rates in the country....
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Ballot Measures 2018
✅ Amendments Y and Z - YES Congressional and Legislative Redistricting 🆇 Amendment 74 - NO Just Compensation for Reduction in Fair Market Value by Government Law or Regulation 🆇 Proposition 109 - NO Authorize Bonds for Transportation Projects ✅ Proposition 110 -...
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Connecting to Conservation
Fifty years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson recognized the United States' Hispanic population by creating Hispanic Heritage Week. The week was later expanded to a month by President Reagan in 1988, and it stretches from September 15 to October 15 every year to...
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5 things to know about Amendment 74 – and why you should vote NO
By changing only eleven words in the Colorado state constitution, Amendment 74 has the power to upend how our local governments function and fund important public programs. Here’s five things Colorado voters need to know about Amendment 74 before ballots...
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Changing the Political Story
To protect Colorado’s air, land, water, and people, elections matter. We need policies that protect our environment, from keeping water in our rivers to standing up for health and safety in the oil and gas industry. Voting is one of the most important things a person...
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Small Ways You Can Help The Planet
By Alysha Prieto Cultivating environmentally friendly habits can feel hard, especially when you’re just starting out. Of course, there are larger changes that you can make, from installing solar panels to your home to supporting environmental organizations. But there...
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Amendment 74: A Hidden Agenda to Strangle Local Government
This November, our ballots will be full of measures for voters to weigh in on. One of these – Amendment 74 – is an attempt by special interests to turn local decision making on its head. Amendment 74 would allow any property holder, including corporations, to sue...
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A Thru-Hiker’s Story of Why We Need Conservation
I was twenty-six years old and standing - just barely - in New Mexico. My backpack was already digging into my shoulders. My feet, wrapped in shiny new trail runners, scratched nervously at the desert sand. The hot air rippled like a curtain. Brown mountains rose in...
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How Our Rivers Have Changed Across Colorado
From the valleys of the West Slope, Colorado rivers are a cornerstone of our communities, economy, environment, and shared way of life. However, our state’s landlocked status means that the rivers’ water isn’t naturally accessible for a lot of Colorado communities;...
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Why the Attorney General is One of Colorado’s Most Important Environmental Races
Here at Conservation Colorado, we believe that to protect the environment we need strong laws and policies, championed by leaders who share our values and are willing to fight for them. When it comes to protecting the environment and our Colorado way of life, one of...
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Every Day Should Be Like Latino Conservation Week: Protégete’s Perspective
For some, it’s a hard truth to grasp; for others, it's an everyday reality. Latino communities are disproportionately impacted by the negative effects of climate change, air pollution, and environmental hazards. They’re more likely to get asthma and to live near...
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6 Reasons We Are Endorsing Environmental Champion Jared Polis for Governor
If you want to support Colorado’s environment and way of life, the most important thing you can do is vote for Congressman Jared Polis for governor. We are proud to endorse Jared Polis in Colorado’s election for governor. He is one of the strongest voices for...
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