PRESS RELEASES

RELEASE: Protégete launches the first Colorado Latino Climate Justice Policy Handbook

The handbook addresses the deep impacts of the climate crisis on the Latino communities and provides data-driven solutions.
November 18, 2022/by Angela Simental

RELEASE: The state’s Environmental Justice Action Task Force issues recommendations

Conservation Colorado's staff, along with other environmental advocates, were part of the task force that created new environmental justice recommendations for the state.
November 14, 2022/by Angela Simental

RELEASE: Conservation Colorado welcomes John Magnino as new Government Affairs Director

John Magnino will lead Conservation Colorado’s advocacy program, one of the largest in the state, at the state Capitol and state agencies.
November 11, 2022/by Angela Simental

RELEASE: Coloradans elect pro-conservation leaders in sweeping midterm elections victory

Conservation Colorado applauds President Biden’s Colorado national monument designation and additional protections to the state’s public lands.
November 9, 2022/by Angela Simental

RELEASE: Conservation Colorado applauds President Biden’s Colorado national monument designation and additional protections to the state’s public lands

Conservation Colorado applauds President Biden’s Colorado national monument designation and additional protections to the state’s public lands.
October 12, 2022/by Angela Simental

RELEASE: The Environmental Justice and Conservation Coalition celebrates Water Quality Control Commission’s decision to upgrade clean water protections for urban streams

Conservation Colorado, the largest statewide environmental advocacy organization in Colorado, announced a new round of endorsements for Attorney General Phil Weiser and Secretary of State Jena Griswold.
September 14, 2022/by Angela Simental

RELEASE: Conservation Colorado and coalition partners urge communities to provide public comment on September 12th to increase water protections

Conservation Colorado, the largest statewide environmental advocacy organization in Colorado, announced a new round of endorsements for Attorney General Phil Weiser and Secretary of State Jena Griswold.
September 8, 2022/by Angela Simental

RELEASE: Conservation Colorado endorses Weiser and Griswold

Conservation Colorado, the largest statewide environmental advocacy organization in Colorado, announced a new round of endorsements for Attorney General Phil Weiser and Secretary of State Jena Griswold.
July 20, 2022/by Angela Simental

RELEASE: Conservation Colorado endorses Governor Jared Polis and Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera

Conservation Colorado, the largest statewide environmental advocacy organization in Colorado, announced today the endorsement of Jared Polis and Dianne Primavera for reelection as Governor and Lieutenant Governor this November.
July 19, 2022/by Angela Simental

RELEASE: Conservation groups react to COGCC vote

The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) voted today to overhaul the state's rules governing oil and gas bonding and plugging of abandoned wells, ushering in important changes that will help ensure health and safety comes before profit.
March 1, 2022/by Angela Simental

STATEMENT: Build Back Better passes the U.S. House

The U.S. Senate should act quickly to pass the Build Back Better Act and send it to President Biden’s desk.
November 19, 2021/by super-conco-admn

Statement: Biden administration restores protections for National Monuments

Today, the Biden administration announced that it will expand protections and honor Indigenous communities led by the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition.
October 8, 2021/by super-conco-admn