PRESS RELEASES
Advocacy Groups Celebrate Key Step Towards Climate Goals and Cleaner Air
DENVER — Today, the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) voted unanimously to adopt new emissions rules for the oil and gas industry.
Conservation Colorado reiterates support for DREAMers as U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments on DACA
DENVER — Conservation Colorado today reiterated its solidarity with DACA recipients and support for partners working on behalf of immigrants in our state and nation.
Colorado public lands bill moves to US Senate following House vote
DENVER — Conservation, recreation and wildlife groups across Colorado welcomed a vote in Congress today that helped move important public lands legislation from the U.S. House of Representatives on to the U.S. Senate.
Conservation Colorado and Rocky Mountain Values Launch New Climate-focused Television Commercial
DENVER — This week, Conservation Colorado and Rocky Mountain Values launched a new television commercial that pushes Sen. Cory Gardner to protect our environment and clean air.
Conservation Colorado announces new Roaring Fork Valley office
CARBONDALE, COLORADO - Conservation Colorado announced the opening of a new Roaring Fork Valley office to serve this ecologically unique and politically important region.
New report highlights cost savings, public health benefits of electric school buses
DENVER - A new report finds that replacing diesel buses with electric school buses will result in more than $100,000 in savings and cut harmful pollution.
Conservation groups herald Gov. Polis’ executive order to protect wildlife; habitats
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today announced an executive order to protect iconic Colorado wildlife and the landscapes they call home, aimed at conserving western landscapes and big game species for future generations.
Colorado Clean Car Advocates Celebrate Vote to Adopt Statewide Zero Emission Vehicle Standards
DENVER – Today, Colorado’s AQCC voted to adopt a statewide ZEV standard. The new ZEV standard will reduce harmful tailpipe pollution, protect our health and climate, and save Coloradans money.
Conservation Colorado responds to announcement that Bureau of Land Management will move to Grand Junction
DENVER – Today the Bureau of Land Management announced a plan allowing the gas drilling industry to dominate Colorado’s idyllic North Fork Valley with new oil and gas leasing.
Conservation Colorado Unveils 2019 Legislative Scorecard
Today, Conservation Colorado released its 2019 Conservation Scorecard, an annual look at how every state legislator voted on key environmental bills during the recent legislative session.
Trump Administration proposes drill everywhere plan for Western Colorado
DENVER – Today the Bureau of Land Management announced a plan allowing the gas drilling industry to dominate Colorado’s idyllic North Fork Valley with new oil and gas leasing.
New Report Details Colorado-Sized Gulf Between Senator Cory Gardner’s Environmental Rhetoric and Record
DENVER - Today, Conservation Colorado released a new report called “How Senator Cory Gardner’s Green Bonafides are in the Red” detailing the Senator’s failure to stand up for Colorado’s environment and way of life.
