Save The Aurora Reservoir secures Local Public Hearing on behalf of Southeast Aurora residents.

The Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) has approved its first-ever local public hearing to gather feedback directly from residents and community members in the area around the Lowry Ranch CAP. The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Event Center (map). Doors open at 4 pm, with welcome remarks and public comment scheduled for 5–8 pm. Childcare and Spanish language interpretation services will be provided.

The request for this hearing was submitted by Save The Aurora Reservoir and supported by the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners. The hearing marks a rare in-person gathering of ECMC commissioners, who usually meet virtually, in the area that stands to be most affected by the CAP. This is a unique opportunity for stakeholders and affected parties to speak directly to decision makers.

Please don’t miss your chance to speak out against the Lowry Ranch CAP in front of the ECMC commissioners. This is likely to be the last opportunity to make a public comment prior to ECMC’s decision on the CAP in late June.

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What do I need to do at the event?

You have multiple options to participate.

• Show up. Every person who physically attends the meeting will demonstrate that community members have concerns regarding the specifics of this project. Your presence will also help the commissioners put a face to the residents of our neighborhoods. 
• Speak out. You may sign up to speak at the event or submit a written comment using this link provided by ECMC: Public Comment Sign-up for Thursday, May 16, 2024 Public Hearing on the Crestone Peak-Lowry Ranch CAP DN 221000282 – Rule 511 Local Public Hearing
• Dress for the occasion. Wear a STAR-branded shirt or any shade of blue (representing our water) to visibly support our cause without personally voicing a public comment.  

What if I can’t attend?

We understand that it may not be possible for every concerned community member to be physically present at this event. 

Here are just a few other ways to support STAR at this important juncture!

• Spread the Word — Talk to your neighbors and encourage their attendance at this critical local public hearing in our neck of the woods.
• Fund the Fight — Your donation helps sustain our fight against the Lowry Ranch CAP by funding legal representation and public awareness.
• Become a STAR member — It’s free to join! Members may be entitled to legal representation as an affected party.
• Volunteer your time and skills — We love to see our neighbors get more involved in the cause!