Garfield County

May 31, 2023

Our deep listening continues…

You may have heard that last year our Alliance’s community organizers led an innovative door-to-door deep listening campaign, but did you know this listening campaign is […]
October 1, 2020

A victory 20 years in the making

This week, after 20 years of grassroots organizing with impacted landowners and everyday folks across Western Colorado, Western Colorado Alliance and our allies won precedent-setting rules […]
August 24, 2020

Community and Conservation Organizations Weigh in on Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Mission Change Rulemaking

Today, as the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) kicks off their historic mission change rulemaking, Conservation Colorado, the League of Oil and Gas Impacted […]
May 29, 2020

Conservation groups move to defend air quality protections

Seven conservation groups with thousands of members across Colorado have jointly filed motions to intervene in two lawsuits that are challenging recently adopted air quality protections […]
March 8, 2019

Schools Gain Greater Buffer from Oil and Gas Facilities

Last December, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) voted unanimously to increase the setback distance for oil and gas operations near schools. This rule […]
February 14, 2019
Grand Valley Citizen's Alliance - Battlement Concerned Citizens

Battlement Mesa Residents file suit in Denver District Court to stop BMC A Pad

This week, Battlement Concerned Citizens and Grand Valley Citizens Alliance brought suit against the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission in Denver District Court to request […]
July 20, 2018

Battlement Mesa awaits ruling on ‘most reckless’ proposal

Battlement Concerned Citizens are enduring a summer of suspense as they await a final decision from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) on a […]
February 1, 2017

Protect Battlement Mesa’s Drinking Water

Tell Garfield County that toxic waste water wells don’t belong next to our drinking water supply Earlier this month, Ursa Resources and Battlement Mesa Partners asked […]
September 12, 2016

Residents call on the Governor to save Battlement Mesa

Today, Battlement Concerned Citizens decried the final decision from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) on the second of two natural gas pads now […]