Local Public Hearing on Wetterhorn-Handies/Harvard-Yale (WHHY) Well Pad

What’s is WHHY?

The State Wetterhorn-Handies/Harvard-Yale (WHHY) oil and gas development plan is a project proposed by Civitas Resources that would add up to 38 hydraulic fracturing wells to state-owned land east of the Aurora Reservoir (see map below). These wells, part of the larger Lowry Ranch Comprehensive Area Plan, would have an immense cumulative impact on the air, water, and people of Aurora.

Please join Save The Aurora Reservoir in speaking up about your concerns at this in-person hearing! Decision makers from the Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) will be present to listen and take note of comments from members of the public. This a preliminary step prior to any recommendations or decisions by the ECMC, making it an important opportunity to influence the process.

About the event, from the ECMC:

The Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) invites community members to attend a local public comment hearing on Tuesday, May 13, at Arapahoe Fairgrounds at which stakeholders can provide comments regarding the State Harvard/ Yale and State Wetterhorn/ Handies Oil & Gas Development Plan (OGDP).

Who: Local community members and ECMC Commission.
What: State Harvard/ Yale and State Wetterhorn/ Handies OGDP Rule 511 Local Public Hearing (Docket No. 240800192).
When: Tues., May. 13, 2025, 5 – 8 p.m. Doors open at 4:45 p.m.
Where: Arapahoe Fairgrounds, Main Hall 25690 E Quincy Avenue Aurora, CO 80016
Services: Light snacks, Spanish interpretation, and a children’s play area.

Members of the public may offer comments in one of two ways:

1) speak at the event in-person. Walk-ins are welcome though people wishing to make comments are encouraged to register in advance.

2) Submit written comments using the ECMC efiling system (reference docket No. 240800192).