CalGEM aims to plug 51 high priority oil and gas wells in Ventura County by 2025.
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CalGEM Oxnard Community Meeting
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Ventura County Board of Supervisors Suspends Amendments Aimed at Holding Polluters Accountable
Ventura County Board of Supervisors (BOS) voted–to suspend further work on increasing oil and gas surety & bonding.
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Getting the Lead Out…of the Forest
2024 lead removal efforts underway in the Los Padres National Forest
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Discovery of Rare Salamander in Controversial Logging Project Area Calls for Reconsideration by Los Padres National Forest Officials
Yellow-blotched salamanders observed in Tecuya Ridge logging project area.
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Agencies Cancel Plans to Frack Wells, Build Pipelines in Los Padres National Forest
Signals end of toxic era of fracking in the Sespe Oil Field
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Women’s History Month: Leaders of Central Coast Public Lands
Honoring extraordinary women who have played a leading role in protecting public lands and waters throughout California’s central coast region.
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Forest Service Releases Draft Management Plan for Wild & Scenic Piru Creek
Stakeholders weigh in on southern California’s newest “Wild and Scenic” waterway
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New Oil Exploration in Cuyama Valley Approved Despite Opposition, Unanswered Questions
Planning Commissioners reject concerns from local residents, groups.
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Ventura County Toxic Tour
Head regulators of oil and gas in California tour oil drilling infrastructure sites in Ventura County.
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Groups File Opening Arguments in Pine Mountain Logging Appeal
ForestWatch and partners continue work to protect the area.
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