Ethics Watch Calls for Answers and CDPHE Swiftly Complies
After learning that the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDHPE) reportedly provided evasive, nonresponsive information about its enforcement of Clean Water Act standards, Ethics Watch called on the Department to provide prompt, accurate public information.
On September 16, Ethics Watch submitted an open records request to CDHPE asking for all documents reflecting a final determination by the Department finding violations of the Clean Water Act and any associated penalties. Within hours, CDHPE staff released to Ethics Watch documents detailing its enforcement and penalty history since 2004. By its record-time responsiveness to the public, CDHPE staff have demonstrated a commitment to transparency.
Click Here to Read Colorado Wastewater Enforcement History 2004 - Present
In the News
May 16, 2012
Colorado groups urge veto of limits on voted-ballot inspections
The Denver Post (Sara Burnett) A growing coalition is asking Gov. John Hickenlooper to veto a bill that creates rules for public inspection of voted ballots, saying it is "an unprecedented step" to block the public's right to ensure fair elections that was "ramrodded" through the legislature in its final days. Read More ›
May 15, 2012
Colorado legislature kills civil unions bill
Free Speech Radio News (Jim Pullen) During the regular session, the civil unions bill passed three House committee hurdles with bi-partisan support. Read More ›
Legal Filings
May 17, 2012
Ethics Watch and Other Groups Call on Governor to Veto Bill to Weaken CORA Access to Ballots
Ethics Watch has joined other groups calling on Governor Hickenlooper to veto a bill that would allow some… Read More
May 07, 2012
Ethics Watch Director Addresses IEC On Travel Guidelines
Today, Colorado Ethics Watch Director Luis Toro appeared before the Independent Ethics Commission to comment on pending revisions… Read More