Oil & Gas

July 22, 2019

A new day for oil and gas in Colorado

On April 16, Governor Polis signed the Protect Public Welfare Oil And Gas Operations (SB19- 181) into law. This new law restructures the Colorado Oil and […]
June 19, 2019

Western Slope Organizations brace for long COGCC rulemaking process

On Tuesday, June 18, 2019, the first of a series of rulemakings to reform the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to prioritize public health and […]
May 20, 2019
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Polis Appoints New COGCC Members

Governor Jared Polis announced on Friday the appointment of members to the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). Until July 1, 2020, the members of […]
March 20, 2019

Contact your Representative on SB 19-181!

March 8, 2019

Schools Gain Greater Buffer from Oil and Gas Facilities

Last December, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) voted unanimously to increase the setback distance for oil and gas operations near schools. This rule […]
February 14, 2019
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Battlement Mesa Residents file suit in Denver District Court to stop BMC A Pad

This week, Battlement Concerned Citizens and Grand Valley Citizens Alliance brought suit against the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission in Denver District Court to request […]
January 24, 2019

Battlement Mesa Residents Call on COGCC for Hearing on “most dangerous proposal”

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2019   Grand Junction, CO — This week, Battlement Concerned Citizens, Grand Valley Citizens Alliance and Western Colorado Alliance are […]
January 17, 2019

Air Quality Control Commission hears call for stronger air quality rules for oil and gas development

AQCC hears call for stronger air quality rules for oil and gas development Methane and ozone problems across Colorado at heart of task force effort   […]
December 18, 2018

Schools gain greater buffer from oil and gas facilities

Today, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) unanimously passed a rule that will require new oil and gas development to be set back 1,000 […]