PRESS RELEASES
Conservation Colorado Applauds Introduction of Bill to Protect Public Lands in the White River National Forest
Today Senator Michael Bennet and Representative Jared Polis introduced the Continental Divide Wilderness and Recreation Act.
Coloradans Respond to Trump’s Massive Attack on National Monuments
President Trump is in Utah today where he is expected to announce the slashing of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments by hundreds of thousands of acres.
Pete Maysmith to Move on From Conservation Colorado
Conservation Colorado’s executive director of eight years, Pete Maysmith, will be leaving his position at the end of September.
Conservation Colorado Releases Report Card for Colorado Rivers
Conservation Colorado today unveiled its first-ever “rivers report card,” an assessment of the health and well-being of eight rivers across the state.
Conservation Colorado Praises Governor Hickenlooper’s Commitment to Make Colorado a Climate Leader
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper today announced major steps to fight climate change, including putting the state of Colorado on track to meet the emissions reductions targets of the landmark Paris climate agreement.
Protégete Felicita el Compromiso del Gobernador Hickenlooper para Hacer de Colorado un Líder Climático
El gobernador de Colorado, John Hickenlooper, anunció el día de hoy importantes medidas para luchar contra el cambio climático.
Coloradans Stand Up to Trump for Our National Monuments
On the final day for public comments during the Trump administration’s “review” of 27 national monuments, Coloradans across the state are standing up for our public lands.
Outdoor Retailer Show to Move to Colorado
The Outdoor Retailer Show and its partners today announced that Denver has been chosen as the new home for the $45 million biannual gathering.
Gov. Hickenlooper Urged to Accept Appeals Court Decision that Puts Public Health and Safety First
Two of the state’s leading environmental advocacy groups today called upon Governor Hickenlooper to accept the court’s decision in Martinez v. Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and not appeal the case.
Victories and Disappointments for Conservation in the 2017 Legislative Session
As the 2017 Colorado state legislative session comes to a close, Conservation Colorado celebrated seven victories but also lamented several important bills that were killed or left on the cutting room floor by the state Senate.
Conservation Colorado Expresses Elation at Rejection of Methane Rule Repeal, Deep Disappointment With Senator Cory Gardner
In a huge win for the environment and the “resistance” against the Trump agenda, the vote to move forward with repealing a rule protecting air quality from oil and gas development just failed in the U.S. Senate.
Public Health and Environmental Groups Praise Passage of Bill to Help Schools Test for Lead
The Colorado state legislature today passed HB 1306, a bill that would provide funds for Colorado schools to voluntarily test for lead in their drinking water.
