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

By on December 12, 2019 in Fracking, Oil Development, Public Lands

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

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Central Coast Conservation Bill Advances in U.S. House

By on November 20, 2019 in Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Wilderness

California Central Coast Conservation Bill Advances in the U.S. House.

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

By on October 31, 2019 in Cuyama Valley, Fracking, Kern County, Oil Development, Ojai Valley, Public Lands, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County

Final Environmental Impact Statement recommends no changes to original plan.

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Carpinteria City Council Opposes Drilling and Fracking Adjacent to Forest

By on October 30, 2019 in Fracking, Oil Development, Public Lands, Santa Barbara County

Council unanimously passes resolution opposing Trump oil plan.

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Fifth Annual Santa Barbara WILD! a Major Success

By on October 30, 2019 in Call to Action, Events

Conservationists from around the region come together to support ForestWatch.

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Environmental Groups Seek Protections for Endangered Steelhead in the Santa Maria River

By on October 24, 2019 in Rivers, Santa Barbara County, Wildlife Protection

New lawsuit seeks water releases from Twitchell Dam to allow steelhead movement.

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

By on October 15, 2019 in Fracking, Oil Development, Santa Barbara County

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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Bobcats Now Safe From Trophy Hunting in California

By on October 12, 2019 in Wildlife Protection

New law bans bobcat trophy hunting in California and mandates a management plan to maintain healthy bobcat populations.

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Los Angeles Times Article Highlights Ineffectiveness of Fuel Breaks Throughout California

By on September 11, 2019 in Fire

Story cites leading scientists, firefighters, Forest Service employees, and conservation groups.

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Supervisors Take the First Step Towards Modernizing Antiquated Oil Drilling Permits

By on September 10, 2019 in Oil Development, Uncategorized, Ventura County

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

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