The sun sets on an oil refinery

Ballot Measures 2018

Help us spread the word about Colorado ballot measures and how they impact the environment.
octubre 16, 2018/por Angela Simental

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Connecting to Conservation

Fifty years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson recognized the United…
octubre 12, 2018/por Angela Simental

Walker Stapleton named to national “Dirty Dozen” list of worst state candidates running for office

Walker Stapleton has been named to the signature “Dirty Dozen in the States” list for 2018.
octubre 1, 2018/por Angela Simental
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More than 100 Colorado businesses sign on to protect the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Today, the Colorado Outdoor Business Alliance released a letter signed by more than 100 Colorado businesses in support of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
septiembre 27, 2018/por Angela Simental
Dark Denver Capitol Building

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.
septiembre 20, 2018/por Angela Simental
Methane flaring

Trump Administration’s Rollback of EPA New Source Performance Standards Allows Oil and Gas Industry to Pollute Our Air

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today officially began the process of rolling back safeguards that reduce waste and decrease air pollution from methane and other air pollutants.
septiembre 11, 2018/por Angela Simental
Infographic: Amendment 74 -- A Measure to Deregulate and Debilitate

Amendment 74: A Hidden Agenda to Strangle Local Government

Amendment 74 would allow any property holder, including corporations, to sue local and state governments over any regulation.
agosto 30, 2018/por Angela Simental

A Thru-Hiker’s Story of Why We Need Conservation

I was twenty-six years old and standing – just barely – in New Mexico.
agosto 28, 2018/por Angela Simental

Conservation Colorado Announces Kelly Nordini as New Executive Director

After conducting a nationwide search, Conservation Colorado today announced Kelly Nordini will be its new Executive Director.
agosto 28, 2018/por Angela Simental
Confluence of the Green and Yampa Rivers.

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.
julio 27, 2018/por Angela Simental
Phil Weiser sign at rally

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.
julio 24, 2018/por Angela Simental
Organizer Noe Orgaz smiles in front of Sand Dunes at Great Sand Dunes National Park.

Every Day Should Be Like Latinx Conservation Week: Protégete’s Perspective

Latino communities are disproportionately impacted by the negative effects of climate change, air pollution, and environmental hazards.
julio 19, 2018/por Angela Simental