PRESS RELEASES
New report highlights cost savings, public health benefits of electric school buses
DENVER - A new report finds that replacing diesel buses with electric school buses will result in more than $100,000 in savings and cut harmful pollution.
Conservation groups herald Gov. Polis’ executive order to protect wildlife; habitats
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today announced an executive order to protect iconic Colorado wildlife and the landscapes they call home, aimed at conserving western landscapes and big game species for future generations.
Colorado Clean Car Advocates Celebrate Vote to Adopt Statewide Zero Emission Vehicle Standards
DENVER – Today, Colorado’s AQCC voted to adopt a statewide ZEV standard. The new ZEV standard will reduce harmful tailpipe pollution, protect our health and climate, and save Coloradans money.
Conservation Colorado responds to announcement that Bureau of Land Management will move to Grand Junction
DENVER – Today the Bureau of Land Management announced a plan allowing the gas drilling industry to dominate Colorado’s idyllic North Fork Valley with new oil and gas leasing.
Conservation Colorado Unveils 2019 Legislative Scorecard
Today, Conservation Colorado released its 2019 Conservation Scorecard, an annual look at how every state legislator voted on key environmental bills during the recent legislative session.
Trump Administration proposes drill everywhere plan for Western Colorado
DENVER – Today the Bureau of Land Management announced a plan allowing the gas drilling industry to dominate Colorado’s idyllic North Fork Valley with new oil and gas leasing.
New Report Details Colorado-Sized Gulf Between Senator Cory Gardner’s Environmental Rhetoric and Record
DENVER - Today, Conservation Colorado released a new report called “How Senator Cory Gardner’s Green Bonafides are in the Red” detailing the Senator’s failure to stand up for Colorado’s environment and way of life.
Advocates Welcome Enactment of Climate Action Plan to Protect Public Health and Colorado Way of Life
DENVER – Today, Colorado advocates for conservation, public health, consumers, and workers applauded Governor Jared Polis for signing into law HB 19-1261
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.
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.
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.
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.
