Groups applaud tough, groundbreaking rules, but caution that more work remains

Colorado has emerged as a western ground zero in the fracking boom, with more than 50,000 active wells in the state and 3,000 wells permitted annually on average in recent years. The state is struggling to deal with this staggering growth as well as the changing nature of the industry as operations have moved into communities along the Front Range.

Rulemaking commission should strengthen, not weaken, proposed oil & gas regulations

Rulemaking commission asked to adopt oil & gas regulations that address Colorado’s smog problem

La comisión de reglamentación pidió la adopción de regulaciones para gas y petróleo, las cuales señalan el problema de smog de Colorado

Rulemaking process must result in strong protections for public health and Colorado communities

El proceso de reglamentación debe dar como resultado fuertes protecciones para la salud pública y las comunidades de Colorado

Earthjustice instrumental in positive outcome

Rules balance environmental protection with industry development

In 2008, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission overhauled the state permitting process for oil and gas development in Colorado. Under the new regulations, public health, environmental and wildlife concerns for the first time became a central part of the permitting process. Earthjustice represented the conservation community in the hotly-contested administrative proceedings, which lasted…

Industry refuses to accept new law protecting drinking water & wildlife