New well and pipeline would be the first since the national monument was established.
Lawsuit Filed to Stop New Oil Well, Pipeline in California’s Carrizo Plain National Monument
Trump Administration Again OKs Oil Drilling in California’s Carrizo Plain National Monument
The Trump administration approves new oil well and pipeline within monument boundary.
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Legislation Introduced to Protect Carrizo Plain, Other National Monuments
Bill introduced in response to Trump administration’s attempts to shrink monuments.
ForestWatch’s Top Accomplishments in 2018
From stewardship projects to legal battles, we’ve been busier than ever.
Appeal Challenges Oil Drilling in California’s Carrizo Plain National Monument
This is the first new oil well approved in the national monument since it was established in 2001.
ForestWatch Takes Trump Administration to Court Over Public Access to Carrizo Plain Review Documents
Interior Dept. fails to respond to FOIA request for review documents.
Interior Department Guts Policies for Drilling on Federal Lands
Secretary Ryan Zinke signed a memo making it easier for oil companies to drill on federal public lands.
National Monument Report Released: Carrizo Plain Management Plan to be Reviewed
Final report indicates Carrizo Plain safe from boundary reductions but not future management plan changes.
Congressional Committee Approves Legislation to Roll Back National Monument Designations
Bill would allow president to reduce Carrizo Plain National Monument by up to 85,000 acres.
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