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The 2019 Legislative Session: A Year of Tremendous Progress

Last November, Colorado voters sent a clear message by sweeping pro-conservation champions into office up and down the ballot: Coloradans value conservation.
May 10, 2019/by Angela Simental

Colorado Leaders Applaud Passage of HB 19-1261

DENVER — Today, the Colorado legislature voted on final passage of HB 19-1261, the Climate Action Plan To Reduce Pollution.
May 2, 2019/by Angela Simental

Conservation Community Reacts to Gov. Polis Signing SB 19-181

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis signed SB 19-181, Protect Public Welfare Oil and Gas Operations.
April 16, 2019/by Angela Simental
Cory Gardner made the wrong choice for Colorado again

Conservation Colorado Statement on David Bernhardt Confirmation

Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm David Bernhardt as Secretary of the Interior. Bernhardt will replace former Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke.
April 11, 2019/by Angela Simental
Victory for clean water graphic.

Colorado’s Outdated Mining Laws are FINALLY Getting an Update

Mining significantly impacted Colorado’s past — and continues to influence the present and our future.
April 3, 2019/by Angela Simental

Conservation Leaders Applaud Passage of SB 19-181, Which Will Protect Public Health and Safety When it Comes to Oil and Gas Development

DENVER — Today, the Colorado legislature voted on final passage of SB 19-181, Protect Public Welfare Oil and Gas Operations.
April 3, 2019/by Angela Simental
A large crowd celebrates Latinx Advocacy Day.

Celebrating Cesar Chavez and the Organizer’s Commitment to the Environment

When I first learned about organizing and the potency of speaking truth to power, one person leaped to the forefront of my mind: Cesar Chavez.
March 28, 2019/by Angela Simental
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Featured COBA Member – Kate Stephenson, Merrill Lynch

Kate Stephenson works with small business owners and executives to increase market awareness and business profitability. 
March 21, 2019/by Angela Simental

Senate Passes SB-181 to Protect Public Health and Safety Over Oil and Gas Development

DENVER — Today, SB 19-181, Protect Public Welfare Oil and Gas Operations, passed the Colorado State Senate on a 19-15 vote.
March 13, 2019/by Angela Simental
Governor Jared Polis announces a bill to prioritize public health, safety, and environment over oil and gas

New bill would prioritize public health and safety over oil and gas development

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis, House Speaker KC Becker, and Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg announced a bill to ensure health, safety and the environment come first in our oil and gas regulatory system.
February 28, 2019/by Angela Simental
Rock face with forest in the background

Conservation Colorado Releases Statement on LWCF Reauthorization

Today’s vote is the first step in fixing a problem of Congress’ own making. It was tragically unnecessary for LWCF to expire in the first place and though Senator Cory Gardner supports LWCF, we saw no real leadership to make it happen.
February 12, 2019/by Angela Simental
Dried up reservoir in Colorado.

Concern about Climate Change Hits Record High in Colorado

Coloradans are more concerned than ever about climate change — and it’s not hard to see why.
February 12, 2019/by Angela Simental