Colorado: what the public record shows.
24,623 documented environmental records across 58 counties, published by federal and state agencies and mapped beside the health measures those agencies release. Locations and rates only — nothing here shows that anything caused anything else.
Documented records in Colorado
Published health measures
| Measure | Years | Areas |
|---|---|---|
| All-cause infant mortality | 1989–2022 | 59 |
| Child and youth mortality (ages 1-19) | 2019–2022 | 59 |
| Low birthweight (<2,500 g) | 2016–2022 | 59 |
| Premature death (years of potential life lost before 75) | 2020–2022 | 59 |
| Teen births (ages 15-19) | 2016–2022 | 59 |
Rates are area-level and published by their source. Where a source suppressed a small count, it stays unpublished here.
Who to contact in Colorado
State agency
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Combined health and environment agency covering air, water and hazardous materials.
Nonprofit / community group
Western Colorado Alliance
Member-led organization supporting residents living near drilling and mining operations.
Nonprofit / community group
Colorado Rising
Grassroots group focused on setbacks, permitting and health impacts of oil and gas development.
Nonprofit / community group
GreenLatinos
National Latino environmental advocacy organization headquartered in Colorado with strong state work.
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