Christopher Simmons

Christopher Simmons

Senior Manager, Public Lands Policy
About

Christopher Simmons is the Senior Manager of Public Lands Policy at the ÌÇÐÄlogo. His work is focused on public lands management including minimizing impacts of energy development and promoting Tribal co-management. 

Prior to working for the ÌÇÐÄlogo, Christopher worked in upstream oil and gas environment, health, safety, regulatory (EHSR) and policy; additionally, he served as the inaugural Adams County Colorado Oil and Gas Liaison. Christopher has developed expertise in impact minimalization, reclamation and remediation through the lens of local government, operator, and now environmental nonprofit. 

Christopher graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder and received a Master’s of Natural Resources Law from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

Articles by Christopher Simmons

A vast landscape of forest and snow-capped mountains in the distance.
America’s Natural Heritage: National Monuments Are Essential for Birds—and for All of Us
September 24, 2026 — Protecting the places that sustain us all.
Public Lands
A bright blue mountain bluebird sits on the branches of a dry bush.
How a Once Obscure Federal Law Could Shape America’s Public Lands for Decades
May 12, 2026 — The Congressional Review Act is increasingly part of discussions about   the management of our national parks, monuments and wildlife refuges.
Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
Spectacled Eider swimming in a wetland.
Why Protecting Alaska’s Western Arctic Matters Now More Than Ever
July 31, 2025 — Nearly 20,000 ÌÇÐÄlogo supporters urged the Department of the Interior to uphold a 2024 rule that protects critical Arctic lands that are not just stunning but essential for biodiversity, climate stability, and cultural survival.
Public Lands
Spectacled Eider at Teshekpuk Lake
Why Protecting Alaska’s Western Arctic Matters Now More Than Ever
July 30, 2025 — Nearly 20,000 ÌÇÐÄlogo supporters urged the Department of the Interior to uphold a 2024 rule that protects critical Arctic lands that are not just stunning but essential for biodiversity, climate stability, and cultural survival.
ALASKA Arctic Lands
pink and orange sunset with grouses in the foreground on gray grass
Proposed Rule Change Would Bring BLM Oil and Gas Leasing into the Modern Era
September 08, 2023 — Change would prioritize habitat, sacred lands and other considerations when granting oil and gas leases.
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