Erie Protectors

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...

03/12/2026

More negative impacts of oil & gas development in Erie.

03/12/2026

02/24/2026

Today ECMC posted a $1.53 million penalty agreement to Chevron for the Bishop A07 pad blowout — called an Administrative Order of Consent (AOC) — following a ten month enforcement investigation. ECMC will provide an update about the remediation and the Commission will review the AOC at a public hearing on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 9:00 am.

What: Public hearing regarding the Bishop Well Incident
When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 9:00 am
Where: Virtual over Zoom

Members of the public who wish to provide oral comment at any hearing are welcome to do so but must sign-up in advance.

Read the press release at: https://ecmc.colorado.gov/press-release/state-regulators-announce-proposed-penalties-to-chevron-for-bishop-well-control

02/12/2026

This Valentine's Day, we're breaking up with fossil fuels. 💔⛽
It's not us, it's CO2. Oil and gas have been gas-lighting our future for too long, and frankly, this relationship is toxic. 🚩
So we're shooting our shot with renewables instead. 💘☀️🌬️
Will YOU be our Valentine and commit to clean energy? Here's what we're asking for:

Phase out fossil fuels and stop new fracking permits 🚫
Invest in solar, wind, and renewable infrastructure ☀️💨
Protect our air, water, and climate for future generations 💧🌍
Champion a just transition with good, local jobs ✊

Swipe through for punny (but serious) Valentine's messages, then TAG YOUR REPS and ask: ""Will you be our Valentine and commit to climate action?"" 💌

Thanks to for the inspiration!

02/09/2026

"Using Colorado data, studies published since the adoption of the statewide setback show increased risk of certain health impacts up to 4000 feet and, for childhood leukemia, even at over 3 miles away from oil and gas development. Studies also show that health risks are exacerbated by cumulative exposures, especially as the Front Range continues to suffer from one of the worst ozone crises in the nation, fueled in part by oil and gas development."

Drilling rig with hundreds of homes in Brighton, Colorado in the background Late last year, Save the Aurora Reservoir (STAR), a community group based in