Press Releases
Legislature Approves Bill to Reauthorize Lottery, Continue Funding Outdoor Recreation and Land Conservation
Today the Colorado General Assembly passed SB18-066, sending it to Governor Hickenlooper’s desk for signature. The bill reauthorizes the Lottery Division, which will expire in 2024 without legislation, to administer the program for 25 additional years. The proceeds...
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Reaction to Expected Rollback of National Clean Car Standards: Bad for Colorado Wallets, Health, and Environment
News outlets are reporting that President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt are expected to begin the process of rolling back national clean car standards in the coming days. These standards are widely supported, save Coloradans money at the gas pump,...
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Colorado House Passes Bill to Expand the Use of Reclaimed Water for Toilet Flushing
Conservation Colorado and Western Resource Advocates released the following statements today, praising the Colorado House of Representatives for passing HB18-1069 on a vote of 47 to 14. The bill expands the use of reclaimed water for toilet flushing; it will now move...
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A Transportation Situation
Colorado’s population is growing. How can we support our increasing population with transportation systems that work? As anyone who’s been stuck in traffic recently can tell you, Colorado has a transportation problem. Our roads are deteriorating, our highways are...
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Bill Will Protect Water Quality from Adverse Mining Impacts
Representatives Dylan Roberts and Barbara McLachlan today introduced HB18-1301, a bill to protect water quality after hard rock mining takes place. This bill ensures protecting water quality is a priority when issuing new mining reclamation permits and requires...
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