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Colorado Rising and Defend Our Future Work to Help the Environment
Check out some recent events and actions that Colorado Rising and Defend Our Future have organized: Read the Article
February 6, 2024
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Fall Outdoor Series: Community Discussion on Air Quality a Big Success!
FUN EVENT EXPLORED AIR QUALITY ISSUES FROM MANY ANGLES – OUTDOOR ACCESSIBILITY, ADVOCACY, AND POLICY. On November 11th, 2023 we held another successful Outdoor Series! Thank you Lady Justice Brewery for hosting us! Thank you NextLevel Burger for providing delicious lunch. Huge shout out to our partners at Defend Our Future, Earthworks, Earthjustice & Footprints for taking part in this important discussion on the health
November 20, 2023
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Colorado Rising and Partners Host Successful Youth Summit
YOUTH SUMMIT RECAP: COLORADO RISING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PARTNERS HELPED EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF CLIMATE LEADERS On October 27th, 2023 Colorado Rising for Communities and several local partners held an exciting event to provide high school-aged youth with immersive learning experiences through student-led workshops, empowering resources, and a panel discussion of youth organizers. The Youth
November 20, 2023
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CO Rising and CFI Host Webinar on Economic Issues: O&G vs Outdoor Industry
Aug 22 Webinar Explored Economic impact of O&G in Colorado The oil & gas industry loves to tout themselves as the backbone of Colorado’s workforce and economy in Colorado.. but is that really true? or just industry gaslighting?? On August 22, 2023, Colorado Rising and the Colorado Fiscal Institute (CFI) held an informative webinar that compared
October 1, 2023
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Save the Date – Youth Summit October 27th
Colorado Rising and Partners announce Sponsorhip Opportunities for Youth Summit The Youth Unity Rising Summit being held on October 27th, 2023 at CSU Spur – Hydro will provide high school aged youth of Colorado with immersive learning experiences through student-led workshops, a panel discussion of youth organizers, and empowering resources. The purpose of the event
October 1, 2023
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Rally for the River Increases Awareness of UBR Dangers
Rally for the RIVER INCREASES AWARENESS OF UBR DANGERS On Saturday August 26th, Colorado Rising organized the Rally For The River! We paddled with a purpose through Glenwood Canyon to protest the Uinta Basin Railway proposal’s dangerous decision to quadruple the amount of oil traffic through the fragile waterway. Joined by Senator Lisa Cutter and
September 30, 2023
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Rally for the River – Paddle to Protect the Colorado River
Colorado Rising invites everyone to Rally for the River – our event to raise awareness of the Uinta Basin Railway project and to Protect the Colorado River: Join us on August 26th for an epic day on the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs, alongside national and local outdoor retailers, professional rafting companies, outdoor enthusiasts from
July 30, 2023
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Recap: Outdoor Series “Winter” a Huge Success!
2/23/23 Event Recap: Over 100 people showed up to have a beer, bite & real conversation at Patagonia Denver’s store for an important “Party with a Purpose” in collaboration with Protect Our Winters and Colorado Rising for Communities. The event brought together expert voices from the scientific, environmental economics, and outdoor adventure community to share
March 25, 2023
Aurora
Report from the 1/28/23 Aurora Community Forum
Update from the front lines in Aurora – Report from the Community Forum held on 1/28/23: Thank you for joining Save the Aurora Reservoir (STAR), Colorado Rising, Physicians for Social Responsibility, and the Colorado Sierra Club at the Lowry Ranch Drilling Plan Community Forum on 1/28/23! Here are some Community Forum Resources: Here is the Zoom
March 25, 2023
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Loveland residents rally to protest McWhinney oil and gas plan
A plan by developer McWhinney Real Estate to bring oil and gas drilling to east Loveland has some local residents upset, and, in honor of Earth Day, about 75 of them braved the chill to voice their opposition to the proposal at the “Let’s Keep Centerra Beautiful” rally, held Saturday at Dwayne Webster Park. Read
April 23, 2022