Colorado

Lobbying for conservation and fossil fuels at the same time might sound double-black-diamond difficult, but in 2022 the state’s fossil fuel lobbyists made it look easy. The City of Denver, several local and national conservation groups, and climate-focused philanthropies were among those retaining oil and gas lobbyists.

The Pew Charitable Trusts are working “to preserve Colorado’s natural beauty by partnering with local businesses, individuals, and sportsmen to protect the state’s most pristine public lands.” The Nature Conservancy’s work in Colorado includes protecting endangered forests, grasslands, waterways, and animal populations. In 2022, these two organizations employed lobbyists who also lobbied on behalf of Chevron, Onward Energy Resources, and RNG Colorado Coalition.