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: Conservation Colorado issues statement condemning Reps. Evans, Hurd for breaking promises on clean energy DENVER — Last night, Reps. Gabe Evans and Jeff Hurd voted to pass a budget reconciliation bill that would gut clean energy investments, despite their earlier public commitments to fight for these investments.In response to this decision, [...]

PRESS RELEASE « All Press Releases RELEASE: Conservation Colorado issues statement on destructive reconciliation bill moving in the U.S. House of Representatives DENVER — Ahead of tonight’s planned 11 p.m. MT committee vote to move the Republican-led massive reconciliation bill to the House floor, Conservation Colorado released the following statement from Katie Belgard, Vice President of Programs: [...]

PRESS RELEASE « All Press Releases RELEASE: Colorado lawmakers unite in bipartisan stand to protect public lands State legislature passes Senate Joint Resolution 25-009 opposing federal efforts to sell off public lands DENVER — On March 13, the Colorado legislature passed Senate Joint Resolution 25-009, “Protection of Colorado’s Public Lands,” reaffirming the state’s commitment to keeping public lands under [...]

PRESS RELEASE « All Press Releases RELEASE: Colorado Conservation Groups Sound Alarm on Nomination of Kathleen Sgamma as Bureau of Land Management Director Director Coalition Warns Sgamma’s Oil and Gas Ties Threaten Public Lands and Conservation Efforts DENVER — A broad coalition of 28 Colorado conservation organizations expressed deep concern over the nomination of Kathleen Sgamma to lead [...]

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. [...]