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Good News! Derelict Oil Tanks Removed From Carrizo Plain National Monument

Abandoned tanks finally removed from the Caliente Mountains.

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Deb Haaland Makes History as First Native American Cabinet Member

Secretary Haaland to oversee public lands including Carrizo Plain National Monument.

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After Disinformation Campaign, Ventura County Forced to Send Oil and Gas Regulations to Ballot

Deceitful industry tactics risk new common-sense regulations.

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Biden Administration Pauses Federal Fossil Fuel Leasing and Commits to Land Protection

Executive Orders Protect Public Lands Including Los Padres, Carrizo Plain

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Outgoing Administration Finalizes Environmental Regulatory Rollback

New changes to environmental regulations threaten public lands.

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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.

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Ventura County Tightens Outdated Oil Permitting to Better Protect Public Health, Water Supplies, and the Environment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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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