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Good Water News from Colorado

February 23, 2026 | By Jennifer Peters

As the Trump administration proposes to further gut federal protections for streams and wetlands, Colorado officials adopt Regulation 87, a new permitting program to protect these vulnerable waters.

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The Future of Methane in Colorado

August 23, 2016 | By Audrey Wheeler

Enjoy this guest blog from our friends and allies at Conservation Colorado. If you haven't yet contacted the EPA about reducing methane pollution - act today! Colorado has long been a leader for the nation in finding policy solutions that strike the right balance between responsible energy

Gas flare near trees. Photo credit: Lakeview Images / Shutterstock

Thoughts On the Gold King Spill

November 9, 2015 | By Myrna Poticha

In August 2015, there was a three million gallon spill of mine waste water contaminated with heavy metals at Gold King Mine.

The Animas River Spill: A Legacy of Unchecked Pollution

August 14, 2015 | By Clean Water Action

Last weekend, I was heartbroken as I watched the Animas River turn orange. For those of you who have not had the occasion to visit the Animas River or drive through some of its mountain towns like Silverton, simply driving by can seem as though you are inserting yourself into a John Fielder or Ansel Adams photo.