How Climate Change is Causing Colorado’s “Wildlife Jenga” to Teeter

Colorado’s animals are facing threats from all sides, with climate change front and center.
septiembre 22, 2016/por Angela Simental

Honoring and Enhancing Diversity in Colorado’s and America’s National Parks

Seven out of the twelve national parks in Colorado have a primary purpose of telling the stories of underrepresented communities.
agosto 25, 2016/por Angela Simental
Methane flaring

The Future of Methane in Colorado

Colorado has long been a leader for the nation in finding policy solutions that strike the right balance between responsible energy development and protecting our clean air, clean water, and treasured lands.
julio 29, 2016/por Angela Simental

Rain Barrels: Everything You Need to Know

Rain barrels are officially legal in Colorado on August 10th!
julio 29, 2016/por Angela Simental

What Colorado’s Decision to Establish a “Public Lands Day” Means for the West and for the Nation

Colorado just became the first state in the nation to establish a day celebrating its parks, forests, and other public lands, passing a bipartisan bill that the governor just signed this past week.
mayo 20, 2016/por Angela Simental

Rain barrels, check! What next?

The bill to legalize rain barrels has passed both chambers of the Colorado legislature and was signed by Governor John Hickenlooper this month!
mayo 17, 2016/por Angela Simental

Who Said Latinos Are Not Environmentalists?

Whether it’s obvious or not, Latinos are conservationists and have been connected to madre tierra for generations.
abril 27, 2016/por Angela Simental

COBA FAQ

Over 90% of Coloradans participate in some form of outdoor recreation every year, and in 2012, Colorado’s national public lands hosted over 45 million visits.
abril 1, 2016/por Angela Simental
Colorado River headlines highlighting Colorado's water woes.

In the Name of Peace, Love, and Rain Barrels

It’s no secret that water is scarce and highly controversial in Colorado and across the western United States.
marzo 17, 2016/por Angela Simental

Colorado May Pass First-in-the-Nation Bill Celebrating Our Public Lands

Americans love our rugged outdoor spaces, as demonstrated by the record number of people visiting national parks, the booming outdoor recreation industry...
marzo 3, 2016/por Angela Simental
Rafters enjoying Colorado's rivers

Colorado’s Water Plan is Making a Splash

When I first heard about a state water plan, I was skeptical as to how useful it would be.
noviembre 19, 2015/por Angela Simental

Broncos & Birds

Our Conservation Colorado team scored a major touchdown on September 22, when Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announced that Greater sage grouse do not need the protection of the Endangered Species Act.
octubre 2, 2015/por Angela Simental