"I would like to see local citizens given more opportunities to take initiative for their surrounding environment rather than to create more State or Federal Government, one-size-fits-all solutions to our local issues; however, with the rapid growth in our population, there is room for greater coordination between the State and Municipalities in order that efficient coordination take place."

"I strongly support Governor Owen's environmental policy which is based on incentives, not mandates. We should be able to use more tax credits and incentives to curb and accommodate growth."

"As Colorado's population grows by nearly another million over the next 15 years, there will be increased tensions between those on one side who are strong environmentalists and those who refuse to acknowledge the importance of preserving our local treasures. I believe that we can find better solutions to these issues that allow us to guarantee a great environment for our children and grandchildren, yet do it in a way that does not trample on a person's property rights."

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Water for another million thirsty Coloradans by 2020 won't be there if "ostrich" attitudes impede statewide planning

Colorado has an "ostrich" problem when it comes to water policy. It is projected that Front Range water needs will increase by a million people in the next two decades, with no coordinated plan to meet all that thirst. Sen. John Andrews warns that water for those million thirsty Coloradans won't be there by 2020 if "ostrich" attitudes impede statewide planning.

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