Current Issues
Read more about conservation legislation currently in the works or pending in the state legislature.
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State Capitol in Denver, Colorado photo © Jolynne Woodcock

Every year between January and May the Colorado General Assembly considers over 600 bills, including important legislation impacting our air, land, and water resources. CEC has played an active role in environmental advocacy at the State Legislature for the past two decades, and continues that work today by:

• Employing a full-time lobbyist to ensure that the conservation community has a strong united voice at the legislature;
• Developing a corps of volunteer citizen lobbyists to contact legislators about the most current conservation legislation affecting the state;
• Generating media attention on the critical environmental issues facing Colorado;
• Activating our statewide network of environmental advocates to influence policy decisions. 

The 2007 session that wrapped up in early May was the most pro-environment session in Colorado history! However, much remains to be done. You can help us make a difference at the State Capitol by learning about the issues and getting involved.

Legislative Toolkit
Passing good bills requires the involvement of citizens like you -– get involved by learning more about the political process, talking to your representatives, writing letters to the editor, and staying informed and engaged on an ongoing basis.
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Capitol Watch
Help us strengthen our conservation voice throughout Colorado. Become a Capitol Watch Citizen Lobbyist and volunteer to contact your legislator, help keep like-minded advocates updated on key legislation, and join us for a series of exciting forums designed to expand your political education and deepen your participation in the conservation movement.
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