PRESS RELEASES

As Attorney General, Phil Weiser Will Fight for Colorado’s Way of Life

Conservation Colorado Executive Director Kelly Nordini released the following statement on the election of Phil Weiser as attorney general.
November 6, 2018/by Angela Simental

Walker Stapleton named to national “Dirty Dozen” list of worst state candidates running for office

Walker Stapleton has been named to the signature “Dirty Dozen in the States” list for 2018.
October 1, 2018/by Angela Simental
Wildflowers with a mountain in the background

More than 100 Colorado businesses sign on to protect the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Today, the Colorado Outdoor Business Alliance released a letter signed by more than 100 Colorado businesses in support of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
September 27, 2018/by Angela Simental

Trump Administration Guts Methane Waste Rule, Allowing More Pollution and Less Oversight on Public Lands

In spite of widespread public support of the rule, the Trump administration today took steps to repeal the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Methane Waste Rule.
September 18, 2018/by Angela Simental
Flaring of methane

Trump Administration’s Rollback of EPA New Source Performance Standards Allows Oil and Gas Industry to Pollute Our Air

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today officially began the process of rolling back safeguards that reduce waste and decrease air pollution from methane and other air pollutants.
September 11, 2018/by Angela Simental

Conservation Colorado Announces Kelly Nordini as New Executive Director

After conducting a nationwide search, Conservation Colorado today announced Kelly Nordini will be its new Executive Director.
August 28, 2018/by Angela Simental

Trump Administration Rolls Back National Clean Car Standards that Save Money, Reduce Smog

The Trump administration today released a rollback of national clean car and vehicle efficiency standards.
August 2, 2018/by Angela Simental

Conservation Colorado Endorses Phil Weiser for Attorney General

Conservation Colorado, the state’s largest statewide environmental advocacy organization, announced today its endorsement of Phil Weiser for attorney general.
July 24, 2018/by Angela Simental
Denver Capitol Building

Conservation Colorado Unveils 2018 Legislative Scorecard

Conservation Colorado today released its “2018 Conservation Scorecard,” an annual look at how every legislator voted on key environmental bills in the state legislature.
July 17, 2018/by Angela Simental

Conservation Colorado endorses Jared Polis for governor

Conservation Colorado, the largest statewide environmental advocacy organization in Colorado, today announced its endorsement of Jared Polis for governor.
July 11, 2018/by Angela Simental
Clean cars rally including inflatable inhaler

Colorado Becomes the First Interior State to Pursue Advanced Clean Car Standards

As the Trump administration rolls back federal standards, Colorado takes another step in the effort to clean up our air.
June 19, 2018/by Angela Simental

Milestone in “Colorado Energy Plan” Shows Colorado Leads the Nation in Low Costs for Renewables and Ratepayers

Xcel Energy, the largest electricity provider in Colorado, today took the next step in its “Colorado Energy Plan,” which provides a roadmap for how Colorado can move toward a clean energy future.
June 6, 2018/by Angela Simental