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About Colorado EnviroScreen
Colorado Enviroscreen was developed through a partnership between the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and teams from Colorado State University and the Colorado School of Public Health. The tool includes 35 indicators to calculate a score that provides a quantifiable measurement of combined environmental stressors.
Featured Events
Learn about Colorado EnviroScreen 2.0 and the new Disproportionately Impacted Communities Map
Colorado EnviroScreen 2.0 is live! We’re excited to introduce the new Disproportionately Impacted Communities Map alongside this updated tool. These tools are designed to provide insights into communities and support a healthier, more equitable Colorado.
Colorado EnviroScreen 2.0
This interactive mapping tool — available in English and Spanish — uses updated data and refined methodologies to identify areas in Colorado most affected by pollution and environmental challenges. It’s a valuable resource for understanding environmental justice across the state.
Disproportionately Impacted Communities Map
This new map highlights areas that meet the updated definition of disproportionately impacted communities in Colorado, as outlined in Colorado law. It helps guide resources and decisions to promote equity and thriving communities.
Get involved:
Join one of our virtual engagement sessions to learn more about the updates, ask questions, and share your feedback:
January 22, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Register here
February 25, 10:00 a.m. –11:30 a.m. Register here
Can’t attend? You can still provide feedback through our Google form or email us at cdphe_ej@state.co.us.
Together, we can create a healthier and more equitable future for Colorado!
Colorado EnviroScreen provides data at multiple geographic levels to help identify environmental and health burdens across different communities. The data is available at the census block group, census tract, and county levels. The links below provide access to all datasets, including the field key and related resources.
Download Excel files:
Census block group level data
Census tract level data
County level data
Download shapefiles:
Access the dataset
How to download the shapefile: Once on the ArcGIS page, select the Download option and choose the interest format.
Field key for shapefile: To understand the columns and data fields in the shapefile, refer to the field key here: [Field Key Link]
Other 2.0 data resources:
Technical Documentation
Data Processing Code Base
Input Data Folder
Version 1.0 Archive page
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment offers a variety of resources on environmental and public health:
- Office of Environmental Justice: Works to reduce environmental health disparities and increase engagement with communities disproportionately impacted by pollution and climate change in Colorado.
- Toxicology and Environmental Epidemiology Office: Provides assessments of health risks related to environmental exposures in Colorado.
- Air Pollution Control Division: Manages air quality in Colorado and aims to reduce air pollution impacts.
- Water Quality Control Division: Oversees water quality and ensures safe drinking water and healthy aquatic ecosystems.
- Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division: Regulates hazardous waste and materials management and disposal.
- Office of Health Equity: Focuses on reducing health disparities and promoting equitable health outcomes.
- Prevention and Wellness Program: Provides resources for disease prevention and health promotion.
- Commerce City and North Denver Information: This site offers air quality and environmental health information specific to Commerce City and North Denver.
Other state agencies
In addition to CDPHE, several other state agencies are involved in environmental health and energy regulation:
- Colorado Department of Natural Resources: Manages the state's natural resources, including water and wildlife conservation work.
- Colorado Department of Transportation: This agency focuses on transportation infrastructure.
- Colorado Department of Human Services: Provides programs and services that promote the health and well-being of Colorado residents.
- Energy and Carbon Management Commission: Formerly known as the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, the Energy and Carbon Management Commission now oversees a broader range of energy resources, including oil, gas, geothermal energy, and carbon management.
- Colorado Public Utilities Commission: Regulates energy, transportation, and telecommunication sectors to ensure safety and environmental protection.
- Colorado Hazard Mapping and Risk Map portal: This portal provides information on natural hazards across Colorado, including flood risk and wildfire hazards.
Federal programs on environmental justice
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Justice: Promotes fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regarding environmental laws and policies.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Environmental Justice: Focuses on addressing environmental justice concerns within housing and urban development.
- Justice40 Initiative: Aims to direct 40% of the benefits of certain federal investments to disadvantaged communities.
- Council on Environmental Quality's Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool: A tool designed to help identify communities experiencing high environmental and climate-related risks.
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Environmental Justice Index: Tracks and addresses the health impacts of environmental injustice.
Real-time air monitoring
Stay informed about air quality in Colorado through these monitoring programs:
- Denver Love My Air Program: Provides air quality data in Denver neighborhoods and encourages healthier lifestyles based on real-time air monitoring.
- AirNow.gov: Provides real-time air quality data across the U.S., including Colorado.
- Suncor Refinery Community Air Monitoring: Monitors air quality around the Suncor refinery in Commerce City and North Denver.