On November 6, 2018, Colorado voters will decide on a number of ballot initiatives that could have big consequences for our state. Among the ballot measures is a constitutional amendment that, if passed, could prove costly for Colorado taxpayers and local governments. Amendment 74 will ask the [...]
The Western Slope Conservation Center is currently accepting applications for its Executive Director position. Position Title: Executive Director Position Summary: The Executive Director is a full-time, exempt staff position with the Western Slope Conservation Center (WSCC). This position provides [...]
UNITED STATES SENATE & STATE OF COLORADO FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Bennet, Hickenlooper Call on BLM to Defer Colorado Oil and Gas Leases Slated for December Sale [...]
Zinke’s Interior Dept. omits input of rural Coloradans, agricultural groups, conservation interests, and local governments in head-long rush to open public lands for fracking North Fork groups call on BLM to withdraw oil and gas leases, address flaws in its review, and ensure that public comments [...]
Colorado lease sale would have broad impacts on local wildlife and communities, says Governor DENVER, CO (July 19, 2018) An upcoming December oil and gas lease sale on public lands in Colorado would have broad impacts on local wildlife and communities, exacerbating conflicts between the Trump [...]
****UPDATE – NOVEMBER 2, 2018**** ALL NORTH FORK PARCELS DEFERRED FROM DECEMBER 2018 OIL & GAS LEASE SALE! On November 2, the BLM announced the deferral of ALL remaining North Fork area parcels from the December 2018 Oil & Gas Lease Sale. Thank You to John W. [...]
PRELIMINARY EA RELEASED FOR 35 NEW GAS WELLS On May 10, the BLM released the preliminary Environmental Assessment for a “proposal by Gunnison Energy LLC (GELLC) to drill, complete, and operate up to 35 horizontal wells from four new well pads and one expansion of an existing well pad, [...]