Air Quality
Chevron Agrees To $1.53 Million Fine for Bishop Blowout
This week, the ECMC announced an agreement for a $1,534,500 fine for the blowout incident at the Bishop A07 pad in Galeton.
March 2, 2026
Communities
Air Quality
Colorado Rising Calls for Increased Protections for Schools
Groundswell Citizen Response to Colorado Rising’s Call To Action On Fracking Near Schools In November, Colorado Rising sent an action alert email to its supporters explaining our alarming findings about the proximity of Colorado’s schools to active O&G operations and the huge number of spills within a mile of school grounds. Our message encouraged supporters
February 11, 2026
Air Quality
Pipeline Leak Near School Bus Stop in Weld County Releases Benzene and Methane
HOW LONG HAD GAS BEEN LEAKING? A pipeline carrying natural gas from fracking operations has been found to be leaking just north of Fort Lupon near a school bus stop. The toxic gasses benzene and methane were detected. It is unclear how long the pipeline had been leaking – the information available seems to indicate
January 30, 2026
Air Quality
Stricter Rules Coming for Gas Pipeline Leaks & Repairs
After many years of legal fights and delays, more protective rules governing Colorado’s natural gas pipelines are finally on the way. New Colorado laws enacted in 2021 required the state to come up with better oversight of the increasing numbers of pipelines from new drilling operations and for the new homes and businesses expanding into
December 29, 2025
Aurora
A Small Win for a Community Fighting Big Oil
I wouldn’t wish living next to an active frack site on my worst enemy. The low humming noise, bright lights, and vibrations keep you up all night. The foul smells fill your home and your lungs. But worst of all, the constant worrying slowly consumes you. How will the proven health risks of industrial oil
December 17, 2025
Erie
The Redtail Ranch Oil & Gas Debacle: When Developers and Oil & Gas Operators Collide, Residents Lose
UPDATE: In a 4-3 vote at a December 16th meeting, the Erie Town Council voted to approve the settlement agreement with Stratus Redtail Ranch. After the hearing was delayed a week by the Erie Town Council due to an administrative issue with publication of supporting documentation, the Redtail Ranch settlement agreement has been rescheduled for consideration at the
December 16, 2025
Aurora
Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission Votes 4-1 to STAY the Sunlight-Long Application
Crestone Peak Resources Must Re-Evaluate Alternative Locations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2025 Contact: Caitt Maeve, caitt@corising.org, 720-499-4224 Sandra Duggan, sandra@corising.com, 360-620-9423 The Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission Votes 4-1 to STAY the Sunlight-Long Application Denver, CO — On December 10th, the ECMC Commissioners voted to delay the Sunlight-Long Oil and Gas Development
December 11, 2025
Weld County Community Page
WELD COUNTY: COLORADO’S MOST FRACKED COMMUNITY LONG HISTORY OF FRACKING AND ACCIDENTS IN WELD COUNTY: HOW WE GOT HERE: 1920’s: oil was discovered bubbling to the surface in Weld County and soon multiple investors leased about 1 million acres of land for drilling and production of crude oil 1933: production from most wells dramatically decreased
November 22, 2025
Aurora
Colorado Rising Joins Aurora Fracking Protest at ECMC Headquarters
It was wonderful to see so many other friendly faces at the “JUST SAY NO” fracking protest outside the ECMC Headquarters in Denver! On Tuesday the 18th, about 50 or more concerned citizens rallied to show their disapproval of the proposed fracking project (State Sunlight Long) near the Aurora Reservoir. This project (and all the
November 19, 2025
Events
Colorado Rising Connects with Youth at Enviro Leadership Summit
On October 2, area youth gathered at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley for the Youth Environmental Leadership Summit. Colorado Rising was proud to participate in this important learning opportunity! In addition to our informal tabling sessions, we participated in a round-table discussions. We were able to present information to students in an engaging
October 14, 2025