Environmental Resources
ELCA Environmental Education & Advocacy (Web Site)
Environmental education and advocacy is part of the justice-seeking ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The principles of participation, solidarity, sufficiency and sustainability guide our work as we strive to serve the common good..
Global Warming Issue Brief (Fact Sheet ~ 4 pgs.) This issue brief provides background information, public policy recommendations, and sample questions you can ask your legislators).
Eco-Justice Ministries (Web Site)
Eco-Justice Ministries is an independent, ecumenical agency that helps churches
answer the call to care for all of God's creation, and
develop ministries that are faithful, relevant and effective
in working toward social justice and environmental sustainability.
Web of Creation (Web Site)
TheThe Web of Creation was established to foster the movement for personal and social transformation to a just and sustainable world from religious perspectivest ended in 2007, Colorado families are particularly vulnerable heading into an economic downturn. Data shows families are worse off in 2007 than they were in 2000. April, 2008 ~ Link to full report
Colorado Environmental Coalition (Web Site) Colorado Environmental Coalition unites Coloradans to protect our natural heritage and quality of life. Every year, the Coalition mobilizes scores of organizations and hundreds individuals who, like you, care deeply about Colorado. From soccer moms to steelworkers, from students to ranchers, from commuters to backpackers enjoying the world-famous Rocky Mountains, the Coalition's membership is as diverse as our state.
2009 Legislation
For updates on all our advocacy
priorities,
see our Bill Listing.
- Oil & Gas Industry Regulations
Colorado is on the front edge of a dramatic oil and gas drilling boom, necessitating the updated oversight of drilling. Since 1999, drilling permits are up 600% and projections call for 120,000 new wells to be drilled in Colorado in the next 30 years.
In December, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission concluded a long process to update oil and gas regulations in Colorado. The regulations, which are designed to preserve wildlife habitat, keep water clean and involve limited disclosures of the chemicals the industry uses, go to the legislature for approval this session.
The environmental community will support the rules as approved by the commission, saying "These new rules are balanced and fair and they are an important step forward for Colorado. They will help protect what makes Colorado, Colorado – namely our clean air, clean water, and abundant wildlife habitat, while still allowing oil and gas companies to continue to operate successfully in the state."
A stakeholder process will begin in January to address the topic of residential drilling. While both sides made significant concessions to reach a compromise, companies can still drill within 151 feet of a Colorado home, while Wyoming and New Mexico require 500 foot setbacks from residences.