Environmental

Environmental Programs

CDOT’s environmental functions at headquarters are integrated within EPB, which is part of the Division of Transportation Development (DTD).  EPB is responsible for assisting the Transportation Commission, the Division of Transportation Engineering, and CDOT executive management in developing environmental policy, procedures, programmatic agreements, environmental data for use in the planning and project development process, and assisting the regions in environmental analyses.

EPB consists of three sections:

• Cultural Resources Section

• Hydrological Resources and Ecological Design Section
• Environmental Policy and Biological Resources Section

LINK TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS STAFF

The Colorado Department of Transportation is dedicated to identifying and addressing environmental issues.  Reports on research related to environmental resources is available through the research web page.

CDOT's Environmental Ethics Statement - CDOT will support and enhance efforts to protect the environment and quality of life for all of Colorado's citizens in the pursuit of providing the best transportation systems and services possible.

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Areial view of I-70 east of Georgetown Hill (Gregg Gargan, CDOT)