Colorado Wildlife Federation On February 19, 2025 the annual Conservation in the West Poll was published. The Poll was conducted January 3-17, prior to the Inauguration. The Poll was conducted again this year by Lori Weigel and Kathryn Hayne of New Bridge Strategy and Dave Metz of Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates. They surveyed 3,316 voters in eight western states: Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada and Idaho. Here are a few Colorado highlights: 57% “believe that loss of habitat for fish and wildlife is an extremely or very serious problem.” 63% “oppose reducing protections for some of the rare plants and animals protected under the Endangered Species Act.” 88% prefer decisions about public lands, water, and wildlife be made by career professionals such as rangers, scientists, and firefighters rather than new appointed officials who come from other industries.” 70% “support only allowing oil and gas companies the right to drill in areas where there is high likelihood to actually produce oil and gas.” 76% prefer that leaders place more emphasis on protecting water, air, wildlife habitat, and recreation opportunities over maximizing the amount of land available for drilling and mining.” Link to the Poll
8 states 3300voters interviewed
8 states 3300voters interviewed