Author Archives

Laurie Anderson

Laurie Anderson is a resident of Broomfield and a member of Broomfield Health and Safety First (the group that passed Proposition 301 in Broomfield). She is a Mechanical Engineer by trade, but is currently working to bring a voice to communities impacted by residential fracking. She focuses on cumulative risk analysis and health impacts of oil and gas development near residential communities.

Community Corner

OPINION: Oil & Gas Reform is on the Horizon

April 1, 2019 Like 0 Laurie Anderson

For years, residents impacted by oil and gas development have been actively engaged at both the state and local level seemingly to no avail,…

Community Corner

OPINION: SB 19-181 Passes 7-4 through Energy & Environment Committee

March 19, 2019 Like 0 Laurie Anderson

The oil and gas omnibus bill SB19-181 passed through the Senate last week along party lines at every vote. This bill has now moved on to the House of Representatives. The first Hearing was in the House Energy and Environment…

Uncategorized

Opinion: SB 19-181 “Necessary and Reasonable

March 17, 2019 Like 0 Laurie Anderson

The Colorado law governing oil and gas development is outdated. This current legislative session is when much needed change should happen. Residents of Colorado have made it clear that they want protection of health and safety to be…