Press Release
Health department investigating flood at Suncor
No risk to public health currently identified
Colorado ramps up public engagement on proposed Clean Cars rule to increase zero-emission vehicle options and protect clean air
CDPHE’s Air Pollution Control Division is seeking feedback on a new draft rule to expand low- and zero-emission light-duty vehicle options, protect clean air, and save Coloradans money.
Colorado announces new resource to prevent youth suicide
CDPHE announced a new partnership between Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners and Second Wind Fund that will connect eligible youth who have experienced a suicidal crisis with licensed therapists.
Colorado health department recognizes Air Quality Awareness Week
Department continues using technology, science, and public input to protect clean air.
CDPHE appoints first Producer Responsibility Organization in the nation for statewide recycling of packaging and paper
CDPHE has appointed Circular Action Alliance as the Producer Responsibility Organization in charge of implementing Colorado’s new statewide recycling program.
State Health Department, Front Range Waste Diversion Enterprise Fund invites applications for $5 million in waste diversion project grants
The Front Range Waste Diversion Enterprise Fund and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment are pleased to announce the release of the eighth grant request for applications designed to support projects with significant waste diversion impacts in the Front Range of Colorado.
Significant air pollution detected during Suncor malfunction, elevated levels expected to last throughout today
Sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide levels exceed Suncor’s permit limits.
Colorado adopts new measures to increase availability of zero-emission trucks that offer lower operating and fuel costs
State health department proposed the rules to protect air quality and address climate change.
CDPHE celebrates Earth Day, highlights 10 community resources and programs to promote environmental health across Colorado
“Every day in Colorado should be Earth Day. We know that when we have a healthy environment, we have healthy Coloradans,” said Jill Hunsaker Ryan, CPDHE executive director.