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ECMC Approves Lowry Ranch CAP, with Conditions
The Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) voted today to approve the controversial 32,000-acre Lowry Ranch Comprehensive Area Plan (CAP). The four voting commissioners were extremely divided on the decision. Each commissioner acknowledged flaws and deficiencies in the operator’s application, though they disagreed on whether those issues could be resolved through future hearings on specific…
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STAR Granted Affected Party Status in Lowry Ranch CAP Hearing
On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission unanimously approved Save The Aurora Reservoir’s (STAR) petition for affected party status with regard to the Lowry Ranch Comprehensive Area Plan (CAP).
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ECMC Director Recommends Lowry Ranch CAP Despite Concerns from EPA
The Commission will make a decision following formal hearings July 30 – August 2. On June 28, Save The Aurora Reservoir (STAR) received notice of the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) Director Julie Murphy’s recommendation for the Lowry Ranch CAP. It’s important to note that this is simply a procedural action and does…
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Planning Commission meeting – August 15th
Planning staff is proposing amendments to increase regulatory protections for oil and gas operations within unincorporated Arapahoe County and ensure the regulations align with neighboring jurisdictions and industry best practices. The Planning Commission has continued its July 18 public hearing as it regards the proposed amendments to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15, 2023. The public comment…
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Give COGCC Public Comment About Lowry Ranch
Due to the overwhelming public outreach about this Comprehensive Area Plan (CAP), the COGCC has done something unusual – they have opened up a preliminary public comment period for this CAP. This speaks volumes to the energy that all of you have put into this effort to make our voices heard. Some caveats, these comments…
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Spread The Word: Get A Sign!
As the issue of fracking continues to be a hot topic around the world, many individuals and communities are taking proactive steps to protect the environment and their communities. One such step is the use of yard signs with QR codes that provide information and resources about projects in particular areas. A few of our…
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EPA Lawsuit Filed by Center for Biological Diversity
The Center for Biological Diversity, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting endangered species and their habitats, has recently filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in federal court. This lawsuit focuses on the EPA’s failure to protect public health from dangerous levels of ground-level ozone. Ground-level ozone, also known as smog, is a…
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