Press Release | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Free sunscreen stations at select Colorado state parks, recreate responsibly

Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the CDPHE are partnering with UCHealth, and IMPACT Melanoma to raise awareness about skin cancer and offer free sunscreen to state park visitors.

Federal, state inspections indicate Suncor refinery violated air quality regulations

The EPA and CDPHE issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Suncor Energy (U.S.A) Inc. last week, alleging the Commerce City refinery failed to comply with air emissions laws.

Colorado state health officials identify a human case of avian flu

Person had direct contact with infected cattle; public health experts say the risk to the public is low.

CDPHE announces new state licensing for ground ambulance agencies

DENVER (July 1, 2024) – In a significant move to enhance public safety, the State of Colorado has finalized new state licensing for ground ambulance agencies. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will now oversee the licensing of all agencies providing ground ambulance services, which will help ensure more consistent and equitable standards across the state.

CDPHE releases the latest Healthy Kids Colorado Survey data

Responses offer signs of resilience among Colorado students

DENVER (June 13, 2024) — Today, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released the latest statewide and regional results from the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, the state’s most comprehensive survey on the health and well-being of young people. More than 120,000 youth responded to the voluntary survey in the fall of 2023, and the results are promising.

Don’t wait: Make vaccine appointments now

CDPHE releases 2023-2024 school and child care immunization rates

State health department resumes daily air quality notifications for summer ozone pollution season

REMOTE (May 31, 2024): The state health department’s Air Pollution Control Division has started its daily air quality forecasts for the 2024 summer season. From May 31 to Aug. 31 each year, residents subscribed to the division’s “ozone frontrange” email list receive daily notifications sharing forecasts for ozone pollution.

Health department adds new protections to final draft of Suncor air quality permit based on community feedback, submits for federal review

DENVER (May 30, 2024): The Air Pollution Control Division has submitted a final draft of a Suncor air quality permit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for review. The permit is for Plant 1 and 3’s operation. Suncor must maintain the operating permit under the Title V section of the federal Clean Air Act.

Gov. Jared Polis signs legislation to protect Colorado’s wetlands and streams, provide regulatory certainty for businesses and individuals

DENVER (May 30, 2024): Gov. Jared Polis has signed into law a bipartisan piece of legislation that will protect Colorado’s wetlands and streams — filling a regulatory gap created by a recent Supreme Court decision — and provide individuals and small businesses with a stable and predictable permitting regime for dredge and fill activities. The legislation was sponsored by Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie and Representative Karen McCormick and Senators Dylan Roberts and Barbara Kirkmeyer.

Gov. Jared Polis signs legislation to enhance protections for communities disproportionately impacted by pollution

DENVER (May 28, 2024): Gov. Jared Polis today signed into law legislation that will provide additional protections for communities that are disproportionately impacted by air pollution. The legislation, sponsored by Representatives Manny Rutinel and Elizabeth Velasco and Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet, will also enhance oversight of petroleum refineries.