In the wake of two events, Coloradans across the state are calling for buffer zones between oil & gas and water. The tragic floods that surged through northern Colorado, and the Parachute Creek Spill near the Colorado River, has underscored … Continue reading
by Frank Smith, WCC Director of Organizing Earlier this week, the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) decided just how far oil & gas should be from homes. Starting August 1, 2013, a 500-foot buffer zone will be encouraged … Continue reading
by Frank Smith, WCC Director of Organizing Colorado has over 48,000 active oil or gas wells, and development is getting closer to people.Since 2009, over 1,300 oil & gas wells have been approved within 1,000 feet of a home, school … Continue reading