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Environment Colorado

@EnvironmentCO

Environment Colorado, a project of Environment America, is a policy and action group with one mission: to build a greener, healthier world.

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'It’s smart long-term planning to ... protect the wildlife corridors and biodiversity that’s essential for the future of the natural world, rather than carving up the landscape with pipelines, power lines, and roads.' telluridenews.com/opinion/articl…

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💧Big news for Colorado's water! The legislature passed HB-1379, restoring protections for our wetlands & streams. This bill limits pollution from mining & development, safeguarding our water sources & wildlife habitats. 🙌 Next step: Governor's desk! 💧

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🎉 SB24-171 to reintroduce wolverines in CO has passed! With only 250-300 left in the lower 48, this is crucial for the species. Thanks to sponsors Reps Mauro, Reps McLachlan, Sens Will, & Sens Roberts. Next stop, Governor's desk! 🐾

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🎉 Victory for clean air! Senate Bill 24-150, banning state incentives for toxic plastics-to-fuel facilities, has passed in Colorado! We have enough problems with air quality in Colorado. Next: Governor's desk! 🌎 environmentamerica.org/colorado/updat…

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🌿 A key cmte gives go ahead for Producer Responsibility, incentivizing companies to eliminate wasteful packaging. This is a big win for Colorado and has the potential to reduce plastic pollution in our state and expand recycling.♻️
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The Colorado bill phasing out PFAS in some products just passed the House and is now headed back to the Senate for one more vote. More info on PFAS here: environmentamerica.org/colorado/artic…

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A key CO cmte just passed a bill that ensures bees and other pollinators will have the same access to conservation funds just like other animals. From eagles, to buffalo, to bees, we're all connected. Thanks to the sponsor Senator Janice Marchman and @jeffbridges environmentamerica.org/colorado/artic…

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We won a big victory today! The Biden administration protected the Thompson Divide in Colorado.

Read our piece from a few years ago for some background about how important and necessary this move is: coloradonewsline.com/2022/10/31/tho…

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Colorado's elected leaders, ranchers and local businesses have worked for more than a decade to protect the Thompson Divide’s streams, aspen groves and ecosystems. Today, our administration is fulfilling their vision for this cherished place. doi.gov/pressreleases/…

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Join us to learn about different bee-friendly flowers you can plant in your Colorado garden this spring. RSVP here to our webinar Wednesday, March 20th: environmentamerica.org/colorado/event….

Join us to learn about different bee-friendly flowers you can plant in your Colorado garden this spring. RSVP here to our webinar Wednesday, March 20th: environmentamerica.org/colorado/event….
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A key CO cmte passed a great bill phasing out PFAS in some more products yesterday. We spoke with the bill’s sponsor @cutter4colorado right after the vote: environmentamerica.org/colorado/updat…

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Great news! SB24-150 against waste & plastic incineration passed its first test in the Senate Trans & Energy committee! This bill will keep toxins like dioxins & heavy metals out of Colorado

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We produce too much plastic packaging and other waste, and most of it ends up in landfills. A new “producer responsibility” program in Colorado would increase our low recycling rate and reduce incoming waste as well. Find out more and take action: environmentamerica.org/colorado/cente…

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Meet the wildlife of the Dolores River! This week we're highlighting the river otter environmentamerica.org/colorado/cente…

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The Dolores River Canyon Country is the largest, most biodiverse wildland in Colorado—and it remains unprotected. Take action today environmentamerica.org/articles/what-…

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It is important for our leaders to take action now to reduce the dangers of hazardous train derailments — before another catastrophic accident happens in Colorado.   We're looking forward to action from Rep. Javier Mabrey State Senator Lisa Cutter
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