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CO HB 1150 Pulled 2/21 by Sponsor Rep. Jon Becker

CO Rep. Jon Becker (R- Fort Morgan) pulled his bill, Colorado HB11-1150 on February 21 at the House Agricultural, Livestock & Wildlife Committee hearing.  CWF has actively worked to oppose this bill.  CWF applauds Representative Becker and Department of Natural Resources Executive Director Mike King for their work to bring about this outcome.  (See also the …

CO HB 1150 Pulled 2/21 by Sponsor Rep. Jon Becker

CO Rep. Jon Becker (R- Fort Morgan) pulled his bill, Colorado HB11-1150 on February 21 at the House Agricultural, Livestock & Wildlife Committee hearing.  CWF has actively worked to oppose this bill.  CWF applauds Representative Becker and Department of Natural Resources Executive Director Mike King for their work to bring about this outcome.  (See also the …

Dept. of Interior to rethink 2008 oil-shale regulations/policies

On February 15, 2011 Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that the Department will rethink oil shale policy which includes reassessing the 2008 BLM commercial leasing regulations.   BLM intends to update, if necessary, to reflect the latest research.  BLM Directory Bob Abbey stated, “We’re not sure that 2 million acres should be allocated.” …

Dept. of Interior to rethink 2008 oil-shale regulations/policies

On February 15, 2011 Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that the Department will rethink oil shale policy which includes reassessing the 2008 BLM commercial leasing regulations.   BLM intends to update, if necessary, to reflect the latest research.  BLM Directory Bob Abbey stated, “We’re not sure that 2 million acres should be allocated.” …

State Land Board withdraws 3 parcels from oil and gas lease auction 2/17

On February 11, at the State Land Board public meeting, CWF urged that SLB staff confer in a clear, systematic process with Colorado Division of Wildlife staff about important wildlife values on proposed lease auction parcels.  This is necessary to avoid, or at least minimize adverse impacts to important wildlife and habitat.  Outcomes of the …

State Land Board withdraws 3 parcels from oil and gas lease auction 2/17

On February 11, at the State Land Board public meeting, CWF urged that SLB staff confer in a clear, systematic process with Colorado Division of Wildlife staff about important wildlife values on proposed lease auction parcels.  This is necessary to avoid, or at least minimize adverse impacts to important wildlife and habitat.  Outcomes of the …

BLM Advances Oil Shale Research in Colorado

On October 13, 2010, the BLM announced in a press release its 2 nomination for the second round of Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) oil shale leases in northwest Colorado’s Piceance Basin. The two companies are ExxonMobil Exploration CO. and Natural Soda Holdings, Inc. The two leases are up to 160-acre parcels.   The successful …

BLM Advances Oil Shale Research in Colorado

On October 13, 2010, the BLM announced in a press release its 2 nomination for the second round of Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) oil shale leases in northwest Colorado’s Piceance Basin. The two companies are ExxonMobil Exploration CO. and Natural Soda Holdings, Inc. The two leases are up to 160-acre parcels.   The successful …

Colorado Gubernatorial Q and A

Five participating groups pose nine questions to Colorado’s Gubernatorial candidates. For verbatim responses from Tom Tancredo, running on the American Constitution ticket, and John Hickenlooper, the Democratic candidate, please click to see the PDF.

Colorado Gubernatorial Q and A

Five participating groups pose nine questions to Colorado’s Gubernatorial candidates. For verbatim responses from Tom Tancredo, running on the American Constitution ticket, and John Hickenlooper, the Democratic candidate, please click to see the PDF.