Environmental groups take first step to sue oil refinery for pollution violations—The plant exceeded pollution standards and limits over 1,000 times between 2019 and 2023, the groups said. “If someone… apnews.com/article/pollut… AP Climate Jesse Bedayn

We need Governor Jared Polis to stand up to polluters. The fossil fuel industry spent millions of dollars this legislative session and we need courage from our leaders to fight back and clean up our air. Thanks DeSmog for the coverage. desmog.com/2024/06/07/fos…

Confirmed: First gray wolf pup born from December 2023 reintroduction 🐺 On June 18, our biologists confirmed one wolf pup in Grand County. There are no photos or videos of the wolf pup at this time.

"Progress is being made in civil, fact-based conversations among advocates, ranchers, miners & locals who share the sense that the beloved Dolores River & its canyons, brimming w/ biodiversity, are worthy of protection" -Durango Herald bit.ly/3VHoQXw #ProtectTheDolores

Thank you for your conservation leadership, Michael Bennet & Senator John Hickenlooper! Now is the time for swift conservation action to protect the Dolores Canyons as a national monument. #ProtectTheDolores #MonumentsForAll gjsentinel.com/news/senators-…

In the Durango Herald, environmental and social justice advocate Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk explains how for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, the dangers of uranium mining are real and close to home. It's time to prioritize people over profits and #ProtectTheDolores today.

Interested in joining our team of outdoor enthusiasts enjoying, exploring, and protecting public lands, water, and wildlife? View more info and apply to our Public Lands Team here! bit.ly/3zzQ7DF

The Dolores River Canyons have the highest levels of biodiversity of any /unprotected/ lands in Colorado. Take action by signing this petition calling on our decision makers to #ProtectTheDolores as our state’s next national monument bit.ly/46d2mCl

The permanent protection of the Dolores River Canyon is crucial not only for the local communities & out-of-state tourists but also for Coloradans who lack access to such spaces. Read more in this op-ed by Laura Martinez, HECHO's HCLC member. ow.ly/eQpP50SL4Uu

Down about the smoke?? Join this enviro service project to ⭐️help maintain forest health ⭐️learn about wildfire ecology ⭐️learn about/join efforts to protect the Dolores Canyons area of SW CO 🗓️Aug. 17th, 9:45am 📍Nederland, CO Lunch provided🙅🔥🌯🌳🧤🪚 bit.ly/46oBrDz

“While we're glad to see Mesa & Montrose counties engaged once again in the convo to permanently protect the northern portion of the Dolores Canyon Country... the boundary of their [recent proposal] is grossly inadequate” Dolores River Boating Advocates #protectthedolores bit.ly/3A2XSSV

Join us this Saturday, August 17th, in Nederland, CO for a forestry service project to mitigate wildfire risk! Spend time outdoors for a good cause and learn more about efforts to #protectthedolores . See more info/RSVP here: bit.ly/46Gxr1y Hope to see you there!

"I encourage our commissioners to work with advocates of the [Dolores Canyon] national monument effort to deliver comprehensive conservation measures for the region’s wildlife, cultural sites, and outdoor opportunities..." Mesa County Colorado Montrose County bit.ly/3AxMPRQ

“Conserving large tracts of undeveloped public lands as national monuments is essential to America’s hunting and fishing traditions” John Gale of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers bit.ly/3MkdMva Protect the Dolores

Coloradans who care about public lands conservation - urge local governments to expand their proposed protections for the Dolores Canyons here! bit.ly/4cZFwjA Protect the Dolores

Congrats to Rep. Diana DeGette , Rep. Joe Neguse , and Michael Bennet for receiving the inaugural Wilderness Champion Awards of the National Wilderness Coalition! bit.ly/4e0tMP4 Sierra Club