Erie Protectors

06/25/2026

"The Colorado Department of Natural Resources announced that Julie Murphy is stepping down as Director of the Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) and an Acting Director will be appointed. Julie’s last day at ECMC is July 23, 2026. Jennifer Walker Graf, current Colorado Department of Natural Resources Assistant Director for Energy Innovation, will serve as Acting Director."

(Denver) — The Colorado Department of Natural Resources announced that Julie Murphy is stepping down as Director of the Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) and an Acting Director will be appointed. Julie’s last day at ECMC is July 23, 2026. Jennifer Walker Graf, current Colorado Depar...

06/19/2026

Colorado's oil & gas data falsification scandal finally has a price tag, and it's not nearly enough.

The ECMC assessed $11.6 million in penalties against five operators who oversaw over 400 falsified lab reports at spill sites across Weld and Larimer Counties. Then, they suspended 59% of the fines, when the historical average for suspended penalties is 35%.

All five cases go before the Commission on June 24, 2026. You can make your voice heard.

Register to give public comment → bit.ly/June24ECMC

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05/28/2026

Have you ever used the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission’s Complaint tool? It’s the primary mechanism for impacted residents to raise concerns about oil & gas operations in Colorado, but it’s a bit of a black hole. We're shining a light on the process with a real life example of how the process works, in the best case scenario.

Use the image slider to compare before vs after: An Erie resident filed a complaint with the ECMC about excessive weeds at KP Kauffman’s SRC Pratt #24-29D site just north of Vista Ridge on th…

05/06/2026

"The collision split the semi-tanker open, spilling an estimated 6,000 gallons of oil onto the ground. While the driver of the semi was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, there have been no reports of injured train passengers at this time."

The derailment of a luxury passenger train prompted the closure of U.S. 6 in both directions in the area of Rifle, Colorado on Tuesday morning. Per a report from Colorado State Patrol, the derailment occurred around 9:40 a.m. on May 6 when the passenger train reportedly struck a semi-tanker truck th...

04/20/2026

"The community group Save The Aurora Reservoir, or STAR, is getting ready to make its final case to the ECMC on Tuesday opposing the Sunlight Long Well, which would be the nearest well to the Aurora Reservoir. But on Sunday, the group took time out from strategizing to take care of the reservoir they are fighting to protect."

The community group Save the Aurora Reservoir is getting ready to make its final case to oppose the Sunlight Long Well. But the group took time out of planning on Sunday to help clean up the reservoir.

04/10/2026

🌎 Colorado Steps Up to Cut Methane ⚖️

Even as federal climate protections face new challenges, methane rules for oil and gas are still in place. That means states have the power and responsibility to act. 📊🏛️

Colorado is doing just that. The state passed new rules to reduce pollution from oil and gas facilities, including stronger requirements for leak detection and repairs. These steps help protect public health and cut harmful emissions. 💨🔎

This progress shows what’s possible, but more action is still needed to ensure polluters are held accountable and communities are protected. 🌍💚

Read the blog to learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/Cut-Methane-CO

04/05/2026

"Obviously in drought conditions like this when we have lack of snow, it becomes a big concern," said STAR president Randy Willard.

Ed: One correction: HALF OF ALL NEW WELLS DRILLED use more than 16 million gallons of water, it's not a maximum!

Join STAR at the 511 hearing for State Blanca West this Tuesday, see https://tinyurl.com/mrx7tz5x

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caFJ6aV3Fjk

With local water restrictions in place, Aurora Reservoir neighbors are pushing back against a Civitas plan that would require millions of gallons of water pe...