Here is a sampling of what community leaders are saying about the 2009 legislative session:

“Working together with conservationists we were able to pass several bills that help nurture Colorado’s burgeoning clean energy economy. With continued support from the legislature, these green shoots will blossom and bear fruit, creating new jobs here in the state.”

-Eriks Brolis, Namaste Solar

“It was critical to work with conservationists and others so that we could pass legislation creating new jobs, in the clean energy industry, for Coloradans and union members. Joining forces helped us to pass legislation that significantly increases the capacity of Colorado businesses to develop new technologies, create new jobs, and save consumers money on their enrgy bills.”

- Mike Cerbo, Colorado AFL-CIO

“The new oil and gas protections for water, wildlife and our communities were the top priority for the sportsman community. In spite of the intense lobbying effort by the powerful oil and gas industry to keep the protections from passing, the coalition of sportsmen and other conservationists was able to succeed and pass these landmark protections.”

- Ivan James, Colorado Bowhunters Association

“The approval of rules to implement the Habitat Stewardship Protection Act is a remarkable achievement for the wildlife conservation community and will help ensure Colorado’s wildlife heritage and natural resource-based economies will be passed on to future generations.”

- Suzanne O’Neill, Colorado Wildlife Federation