With all eyes on the BP oil disaster, Congress is now preparing to take action to protect our oceans and beaches. But drilling has had big impacts in western Colorado, too, and we need to make sure that any new drilling reforms also cover oil and gas development here at home.

As Congress debates offshore reforms in the CLEAR Act, please email Rep. Salazar and tell him to give full support for protections against careless drilling in our own backyards. We need to speak up for enhanced environmental and safety standards, no more shortcuts in the permitting process, protection for critical wildlife habitat, the full disclosure of all drilling chemicals, and protection for taxpayers so that oil and gas companies shoulder their own risk and pay for their own cleanups.

It is no secret that western Colorado possesses a tremendous wealth of oil and gas resources. As America looks more to onshore development to meet its energy needs, Colorado must demand that drilling is done right. Please contact Rep. Salazar today and urge them to amend the CLEAR Act to protect the West Slope's clean air, water, and land.