New changes to environmental regulations threaten public lands.
Outgoing Administration Finalizes Environmental Regulatory Rollback
Lawsuit Filed to Stop New Oil Well, Pipeline in California’s Carrizo Plain National Monument
New well and pipeline would be the first since the national monument was established.
Ventura County Tightens Outdated Oil Permitting to Better Protect Public Health, Water Supplies, and the Environment
New drilling and fracking in Los Padres now subject to environmental study
Trump Administration Proposes Rollback of Oil Drilling Regulations in National Forests
Weaker regulations would apply to thousands of acres in the Los Padres National Forest.
Thousands Oppose First Federal Oil Lease Sale in California in Eight Years
First auction of 1.2 million acres opened to new oil drilling and fracking announced.
Ventura County Takes Another Step Toward Updating Antiquated Oil Permitting Laws
Planning commission advances regs that hold all new oil development to modern permitting standards.
Federal Court Rejects Trump Administration Cancellation of Methane Pollution Rule
ForestWatch and coalition win reinstatement of methane release regulations on public lands.
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 Proposed to Ban New Oil & Gas Leasing on Federal Lands
Bill would halt Trump administration’s drilling and fracking plan.
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