Public Records Reveal Web of Connections Between Local Green Groups
By: Aaron Gardner (Diary) | July 16th at 01:30 PM |
A search of publicly available records reveals a web of connections between environmental groups in and out of Colorado. National and out-of-state environmental organizations have poured money into the coffers of various green organizations within the state of Colorado, money which then can be traced to lobbyists, activist efforts, get-out-the-vote (GOTV) operations, and candidates running for local, state, and federal offices. Each election cycle environmental | Read More »
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Bill Ritter,
Brandon Shaffer,
Brian O'Donnell,
Cary Kennedy,
Claire Levy,
Coloradans For A Clean Energy Future,
Coloradans For Clean Energy,
Coloradans For Responsible Growth,
Colorado Conservation Victory Fund,
Colorado Conservation Voters,
Colorado Democratic Party,
Colorado Environmental Coalition,
Craig Mackey,
Crestina Martinez,
Diana DeGette,
Elise Jones,
Gail Schwartz,
Jean White,
Jeanne Labuda,
Jeanne Nicholson,
Joe Miklowski,
John Goldin-Dubois,
John Hickenlooper,
Mark Udall,
Matt Jones,
Max Tyler,
Outdoor Industry Association,
Pat Pasceo,
Paul Weissmann,
Sierra Club,
Smarter Colorado,
Wilderness Society
Clinton-era Environmental Rules Increased Wildfire Risks in Colorado
By: Aaron Gardner (Diary) | July 11th at 01:00 PM |
Environmental regulations restricting the construction of forest access roads have limited the ability of the Forest Service to clear combustible brush and trees, adding dangerous fuel to the wildfires that have ravaged Colorado this summer. The so-called “roadless rule,” which was first implemented in 2001 by President Clinton shortly before he left office, restricts and in many cases prohibits local and federal officials from building | Read More »
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Colorado,
Cory Gardner,
Diana DeGette,
Doug Lamborn,
Environment,
Environmental Regulation,
Featured,
High Park Fire,
Jarid Polis,
News,
Roadless Rules,
Scott Tipton,
Waldo Canyon Fire