PRESS RELEASE « All Press Releases RELEASE: Conservation Colorado endorses Attorney General Phil Weiser for governor of Colorado Colorado’s largest environmental organization endorses Attorney General Weiser, citing proven leadership and vision on climate, clean energy and environmental protection DENVER — Today, Conservation Colorado announced its endorsement of Attorney General Phil Weiser for governor in the 2026 general [...]

PRESS RELEASE « All Press Releases RELEASE: Coloradans want leaders who prioritize cleaning up and protecting our land, air and water A survey of 800 likely 2026 voters shows that Coloradans want leaders to hold corporate polluters accountable and fight back against the Trump administration’s agenda DENVER — Next year, Colorado will elect entirely new state leadership, including Governor, [...]

PRESS RELEASE « All Press Releases RELEASE: Conservation Colorado issues statement in response to final House vote on anti-environmental Republican budget bill DENVER — In response to House Republicans voting to pass the Big Ugly Republican Budget Bill, Conservation Colorado’s CEO Kelly Nordini issued the following statement:“Today, House Republicans passed the most anti-environmental bill in history, and Coloradans [...]

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 [...]