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Trump Administration​ Finalizes Approval for Drilling and Fracking California Parks, Schools, Reservoirs, and Nature Preserves

Federal land to be opened to new drilling and fracking after six-year moratorium.

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Trump Administration OKs New Drilling and Fracking on One Million Acres Across Central California

Final Environmental Impact Statement recommends no changes to original plan.

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Carpinteria City Council Opposes Drilling and Fracking Adjacent to Forest

Council unanimously passes resolution opposing Trump oil plan.

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Supervisors Approve Resolution Opposing Trump’s Oil Drilling and Fracking Plan

Plan would open 122,000 acres of public land and mineral estate in Santa Barbara County to new oil drilling and fracking.

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Supervisors Take the First Step Towards Modernizing Antiquated Oil Drilling Permits

The move will protect public lands, clean water, and healthy communities throughout the county.

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Los Padres ForestWatch: Fifteen Years of Conservation Victories

Take a look at what we’ve accomplished together.

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Trump Administration Receives Widespread Opposition to NEPA Rollback Proposal

Over 43,000 comments submitted in opposition.

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New Oil Drilling Halted in Carrizo Plain National Monument

Appeal upheld in challenge to plans for a new oil well and pipeline.

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90,000 Comments Submitted Opposing Plan for New Drilling and Fracking on Public Lands

ForestWatch and other groups hand-deliver boxes of comments to BLM.

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Trump Administration Releases Draft Study of Drilling and Fracking Throughout Central Coast Region

Public comments accepted until June 10.

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