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Safe for Swimming?

If it's safe to go to the beach, it should be safe to go swimming. But too often, it's not.

Colorado Springs votes to leave coal plants in the past

Residents of Colorado Springs can count on cleaner air following the city’s decision to close two coal plants. 

Victory for the Great American Outdoors

The U.S. House just voted to pass the Great American Outdoors Act, which fully funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

Greener Together

Opportunities to connect with the natural world and other like-minded people through engaging events, fun activities and helpful guides.

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Victory for the Great American Outdoors

For what would become the nation’s most effective conservation and recreation law, it was an awkward beginning. 

News Release | Environment America

Statement: U.S. House passes major public lands bill

"With today’s passage of this bill, we’re one step away from putting a lock and key on funding that has always been intended for conservation projects -- yet consistently diverted to other purposes. We’re closer to adopting a new consciousness for today’s world, that our lives are made richer if surrounded by more nature, rather than more extracted resources."

News Release | Environment Colorado

Statement: Decision to rollback NEPA is misguided and dangerous

Despite the critically important role the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has played in protecting the environment, the Trump Administration today rolled back the key regulatory policy.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: House advances greenest budget in recent memory

The House Appropriations Committee approved funding for a number of important environmental programs Friday as part of the FY21 funding bill for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Interior (DOI).

News Release | Environment Colorado

Statement: House passes climate-forward transportation bill

The U.S. House passed the “Moving Forward Act,” a sweeping $1.5 trillion infrastructure package that will rebuild and modernize American in several key areas. This legislation reorients highway funding to prioritize maintenance and safety, and increases investment in electric vehicles, public transportation, biking and walking. 

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.