Press Releases
New bill would prioritize public health and safety over oil and gas development
For Immediate Release: Thursday, February 28, 2019 Contact: Garrett Garner-Wells, Communications Director, Conservation Colorado, 303-605-3483 Emily Gedeon, Conservation Program Director, Sierra Club, 720-308-6055 DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis, House Speaker KC...
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Conservation Colorado Releases Statement on LWCF Reauthorization
In response to Senate passage of S. 47, which would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), among other provisions, Conservation Colorado issued the following statement from Executive Director Kelly Nordini: "Today’s vote is the first step...
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CORE Act is Visionary Effort to Protect Colorado Wilderness and Outdoor Recreation
Today, Senator Michael Bennet and Representative Joe Neguse announced they are introducing the Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy (CORE) Act, the most significant and broadly supported effort to protect Colorado’s public lands in a generation. This public lands...
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Coloradans Applaud Gov. Polis’ Bold Actions to Advance Electric Vehicles, Cleaner Air
DENVER — Today, in one of his first major administrative actions, Governor Jared Polis signed an Executive Order that will reduce carbon emissions for Colorado’s transportation sector, the second-largest source of carbon pollution in our state. Governor Polis’ action...
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Conservation Colorado Condemns Martinez Decision, Looks to Legislature for Action
Today, the Colorado Supreme Court released its ruling on Martinez vs. Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission, retaining the status quo of an under-regulated industry. In response, Kelly Nordini, executive director of Conservation Colorado, released the following...
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