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The greater sage-grouse—a once-abundant bird emblematic of the wide open spaces of the West—is now gone from nearly half of its original range, with steady declines occurring in Colorado and neighboring states. An upcoming decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service about whether or not to list the bird for protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has prompted much debate over the fate of this iconic species. 

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Colorado Environmental Coalition's CapWatch program needs your help to make sure that Colorado enacts good conservation legislation in 2010!

CapWatch meetings will take place on Wednesday, February 3rd in Denver and in Steamboat. At this meeting we will be working to expand our renewable energy standard and promote a water conservation and efficiency package, all while enjoying snacks, libations, and the company of other motivated activists!

Follow along on Twitter (you don't have to join to listen in) as Ben and the rest of the CapWatch team track bills at the state legislature. Real-time updates from the capitol and CEC's office as we rally our members to take action on critical issues!

Follow CapWatch or check out our main CEC feed for updates on issues around the state.

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