Oil & Gas

June 18, 2021

Will Colorado be left holding the bag for oil and gas operators?

The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) is poised to begin the process of creating new financial assurance standards for oil and gas wells drilled […]
April 27, 2021

Stop Orphan Wells!

Stop Orphan Wells! Don’t make them pay the price of cleaning up Colorado’s orphan wells!
April 16, 2021

Our letter to the Department of the Interior

Re: Comments on Comprehensive Review of Federal Fossil Fuel Programs Western Colorado Alliance is a grassroots organization dedicated to building and sustaining healthy, just, and self-reliant […]
April 14, 2021

Sign today to impact the future of oil & gas on public lands!

Take action TODAY to protect our public lands and reform federal oil and gas leasing! With new leadership at the helm of the Department of Interior, […]
April 2, 2021

A year of major oil & gas victories!

As the spring of 2021 draws near, our Alliance finally has the opportunity to catch its breath after an intense year of engaging with state regulators […]
February 18, 2021

Air commission adopts landmark rule to cut methane from oil and gas pneumatic devices

Local government, environmental groups, and industry collaboration led the way Today, the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) unanimously approved a landmark rule requiring oil and gas […]
January 21, 2021

Terra to Abandon Pending Permits in Battlement Mesa

Permit applications of sites within the PUD acquired from Ursa will no longer be pursued Garfield County’s oil and gas liaison Kirby Wynn announced that Terra […]
January 15, 2021

A New Era of Public Service for COGCC

Today marks the beginning of a cleaner, more sustainable future for communities throughout Colorado that have experienced the challenges of living near oil and gas development. […]
December 22, 2020

AQCC approves repair rules for gas leaks near homes

The Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) approved new standards today that will ensure gas leaks on well pads near homes, schools and playgrounds will be repaired […]