Federal land to be opened to new drilling and fracking after six-year moratorium.
Trump Administration Finalizes Approval for Drilling and Fracking California Parks, Schools, Reservoirs, and Nature Preserves
Trump Administration OKs New Drilling and Fracking on One Million Acres Across Central California
Final Environmental Impact Statement recommends no changes to original plan.
Carpinteria City Council Opposes Drilling and Fracking Adjacent to Forest
Council unanimously passes resolution opposing Trump oil plan.
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.
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.
Los Padres ForestWatch: Fifteen Years of Conservation Victories
Take a look at what we’ve accomplished together.
Trump Administration Receives Widespread Opposition to NEPA Rollback Proposal
Over 43,000 comments submitted in opposition.
New Oil Drilling Halted in Carrizo Plain National Monument
Appeal upheld in challenge to plans for a new oil well and pipeline.
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.
Trump Administration Releases Draft Study of Drilling and Fracking Throughout Central Coast Region
Public comments accepted until June 10.
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