Events for March 2025

February 28, 2025
Oil workers seen in silhouette with the words "AN IMPORTANT STEP FOR CLEAN AIR BUT MORE ACTION IS NEEDED!" emblazoned

Colorado takes important step in cutting methane pollution, but more action is needed

This week, the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) voted to approve new rules implementing Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2024 oil and gas methane reduction requirements.
February 26, 2025

Western Colorado Alliance demands air quality protections for entire state

In many ways, Colorado is leading the nation in rules to protect our air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, more can be done.
March 3, 2022

A breath of fresh air: New rules in the AQCC

Last December, Western Colorado Alliance and allied organizations from across Colorado achieved another victory for clean air and healthy communities. In the latest of a series […]
December 20, 2021

State adopts stronger statewide emission rules for oil & gas

Air Quality Control Commission protects disproportionately impacted communities Western Slope community and conservation advocates today applauded the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission for adopting broad, statewide […]
November 20, 2021

Climate battle over air quality

As a new year approaches, our Alliance’s members have been hard at work trying to limit the impact of drilling in Garfield County, shaping bonding requirements […]
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 […]
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 […]
May 29, 2020

Conservation groups move to defend air quality protections

Seven conservation groups with thousands of members across Colorado have jointly filed motions to intervene in two lawsuits that are challenging recently adopted air quality protections […]