Colorado Rising

11/18/2025

Colorado Gives Day is coming up! Now through December 9th, please consider donating to join us in protecting our health, safety, quality of life, and the future of our climate from the harms and impacts of oil and gas operations in Colorado. Every contribution powers education, organization, and legal action to protect Colorado's communities. Donate today at the link in our bio.

11/14/2025

The time to act on behalf of the Aurora Reservoir is NOW. The State of Colorado has not yet approved the permit for the 32-well “Sunlight-Long” massive oil and gas fracking pad in SE Aurora and you can still make a difference. There is power in numbers. We must stand together and demand Governor Polis’s Energy & Carbon Management Commission do their job and deny this reckless plan to frack the Aurora Reservoir and surrounding communities. Find more information and step by step directions at WhatTheFrack.substack.com

11/13/2025

11/12/2025

⚾ Beneath the baseball field at Frederick Senior High School lies a hidden danger: two plugged oil & gas wells that lie beneath the turf where kids play.

With 103 active wells within one mile and 21 spills in the last decade, Frederick Senior High ranks 9th on our list of Colorado’s most impacted schools.

These aren’t just relics of the past, they’re reminders of how deeply oil and gas still shape our communities.

Visit our website (link in bio) to learn more about the Frack to School campaign and why our kids deserve better than to play on industrial gravesites.

11/05/2025

⛽ Dacono kids are growing up surrounded by oil wells, at home and at school.
Kenneth Homyak PK-8 School ranks 22nd on our list of most impacted schools in Colorado.
Visit our website (link in bio) to learn about the Frack to School campaign and see what we can do to create safer learning environments for our kids.

10/31/2025

We must act now to save the Aurora Reservoir. A decision on the Sunlight-Long fracking mega pad has not yet been reached. A formal hearing is scheduled for November 19th. This project threatens public health, air quality, and our limited water supply. We need our elected officials to stand with our neighbors in Aurora and urge the ECMC to stop or relocate this project in line with Colorado’s SB-181, which prioritizes public health and safety. Please take a few minutes to contact your representatives and share this post!

10/29/2025

What’s hiding in plain sight 400 feet from a school playground in Frederick, Colorado?
At Legacy Elementary School, school children are surrounded by 162 oil & gas wells within one mile. Visit our website (link in bio) to learn about the Frack to School campaign and see why these aren’t just idle wells, they’re ticking time bombs.

10/27/2025

Volvamos a lo básico con una breve explicación sobre el fracking. Compártala con quienes necesiten una breve introducción al fracking hidráulico en Colorado. Para más información, visite es.corfc.org/what-is-fracking y, si aún no lo ha hecho, considere apoyar la eliminación gradual del fracking firmando nuestra carta abierta en safeandhealthyco.org

Let’s take it back to basics with a quick explainer about fracking. Please share this with anyone needing a brief introduction to hydraulic fracking in Colorado. To learn more please visit corfc.org/what-is-fracking and, If you haven’t done so yet, please consider supporting a fracking phaseout by signing our open letter at safeandhealthyco.org

10/27/2025

Community members, families, and youth removed 712 pounds of contaminants out of the South Platte River today! 🚮♻️💚

We would like to give a huge shout out to every person who showed up for the water today, you should all be so proud of yourselves for being good stewards! And a special shout out to one power couple who removed 100+ lbs!

We extend our gratitude to the River Sisters Congreso and everyone who helped restore the River💧

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10/24/2025

River Restoration for our Relative: Access Guide 🌊 🩵

The South Platte River should not be seen as a resource and a commodity to be extracted from, but rather something to be in relationship with. She is a living relative, our sister, teacher, and a reflection of our shared responsibility.

We’re coming together to celebrate the River Sisters Congreso, their recent briefing with Denver City Council Members, and their incredible work to protect and uplift the River and underrepresented communities. Join us for a youth-led, family friendly river cleanup!

PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSIT
Metered parking (FREE on Sundays!) nearby on Platte St or 15th St. Shoemaker Plaza can be accessed directly through public transit bus lines 28 and 32 or the Union Station D Line of the light rail with a 15 minute walk.

LOCATION & BATHROOMS
We will gather between REI and the South Platte River at Shoemaker Plaza. Confluence Park and REI have restroom facilities for use.

SAFETY & COMFORT
According to the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE), city ordinances prohibit swimming in streams and lakes in the city and county of Denver. Wading is allowed, but with warning to avoid water contact if you have open cuts or sores, and wash or sanitize immediately after water contact. We will provide all supplies for the cleanup. We recommend wearing close-toed shoes and shade protection.

FOOD & DRINKS
Please bring a refillable water bottle and a thermos for coffee. We will provide snacks, coffee, and water!

Thank you 🙏🏽
We extend our gratitude to all families, youth, community members, and groups who will be joining us this Sunday 💙 apologies if we missed anyone in the third slide!

🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/platterivercleanup

10/22/2025

Weld County schools are 23 times more likely than other Colorado schools to have an oil spill within one mile.

90% of Weld County schools have one or more oil & gas wells within a mile.
Half of Weld County schools have 37 or more oil & gas wells within a mile.

23 times the risk. Zero excuses.
90% exposed. 100% unacceptable.
We stand with Weld County children, do you?

Visit our website to learn more about the Frack to School campaign (link in bio).

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10/21/2025

🌟 Join us for the 2025 Youth Unity Rising Summit! 🌟

Calling all youth ages 11–18 who want to make change happen! This day is for young people ready to speak up, take action, and build community around climate, justice, and healing.

We’re excited to invite you to this year’s Youth Unity Rising Summit, happening November 20th, in partnership with amazing community orgs like the Denver Indian Center, DPS Sustainability, DPS Students for Climate Action, and more!

Come spend the day with us!
🌿 Connect with other young people & orgs
🛠️ Learn real tools to take action
🎤 Hear from youth leaders
🍽️ Enjoy free food and giveaways
🌎 Build community around shared values and visions for the future

We’re deeply grateful to our sponsors who are helping make this possible:
The Colorado Health Foundation, Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Moms Clean Air Force, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and several divisions of the State of Colorado Department of Natural Resources — DRMS, CWCB, and SLB.

Find more info at the link in our bio or at corfc.org/youth-rising ✨

Interested in volunteering or helping out? Reach out if you’re interested in getting involved!