Press Releases
Colorado Leaders Applaud Passage of HB 19-1261
DENVER — Today, the Colorado legislature voted on final passage of HB 19-1261, the Climate Action Plan To Reduce Pollution. Once signed, HB 19-1261 will: Create a framework to tackle climate change by setting science-based goals to reduce carbon pollution, the...
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Conservation Community Reacts to Gov. Polis Signing SB 19-181
DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis signed SB 19-181, Protect Public Welfare Oil and Gas Operations. The new law will protect public health and safety when it comes to oil and gas development. Conservation groups responded to the bill’s passage with the following...
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Conservation Colorado Statement on David Bernhardt Confirmation
Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm David Bernhardt as Secretary of the Interior. Bernhardt will replace former Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, who resigned in disgrace last December under a cloud of ethics violations. Kelly Nordini, Executive Director of...
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Conservation Leaders Applaud Passage of SB 19-181, Which Will Protect Public Health and Safety When it Comes to Oil and Gas Development
DENVER — Today, the Colorado legislature voted on final passage of SB 19-181, Protect Public Welfare Oil and Gas Operations. It now heads to Governor Jared Polis, who is expected to sign the measure. Conservation groups responded to the bill’s passage with the...
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Senate Passes SB-181 to Protect Public Health and Safety Over Oil and Gas Development
DENVER — Today, SB 19-181, Protect Public Welfare Oil and Gas Operations, passed the Colorado State Senate on a 19-15 vote. The bill will: Refocus the mission of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) to prioritize health safety and the environment...
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