Press Release | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Colorado Water Quality Control Commission takes historic action to protect wetlands and streams, advancing state dredge-and-fill program

Colorado took a major step forward last week to protect wetlands and seasonal streams while keeping construction, agriculture, and infrastructure projects moving.

New statewide recycling plan paves the way for free recycling access

CDPHE has approved the state’s new Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling, marking a major step toward free, convenient recycling for every Colorado household.

Colorado recommends continued universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns

Denver (Dec. 5, 2025) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is recommending that health care providers continue offering the hepatitis B vaccine to all newborns at birth, reaffirming a practice backed by decades of scientific evidence, a strong safety record, and in line with recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Medical Association (AMA), and many others.

Public health officials release information on potential measles exposure

Denver (Dec. 5, 2025) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Montezuma County Public Health Agency have confirmed a case of measles in a Montezuma County resident. The child, who had not received the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, has no known connection to recent exposures reported in Colorado, including another recent case in Montezuma County, and has not traveled outside the state.

Colorado state health department selects projects for funding low-emission and zero-emission fleet vehicles

The Clean Fleet Enterprise Board of Directors has selected a third round of projects for grant funding to support clean fleet vehicles that help reduce air pollution.

Governor Polis proclaims Dec. 1-5 Wastewater Utility Appreciation Week

Proclamation recognizes utilities’ contributions to the monitoring system and public health.

Colorado strengthens air quality standards to drive 50% reduction in ozone-forming pollution from upstream oil and gas operations

AQCC approves new measures that will drive a 50% reduction in air pollution emissions that form ground-level ozone pollution from upstream oil and gas operations by 2030, compared to 2017 levels.

Food safety tips for healthy holidays

CDPHE reminds Coloradans of four simple tips — clean, separate, cook, and chill — to avoid foodborne illness this holiday season.

Governor Polis, CDPHE celebrate Colorado Recycles Week

DENVER - Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment are pleased to celebrate Colorado Recycles Week, taking place from November 11-15, and encourage everyone to do their part to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Colorado public health officials identify measles case in a Montezuma County resident, announce potential exposures in Cortez and Mancos

The school-aged child, who had not received the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, developed symptoms of measles after recently traveling to an area of another state where there is an ongoing measles outbreak.