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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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County Votes to Study Lax Oversight of Oil Drilling Permits Near Forest
Many permits were approved a half-century ago, placing the environment and communities at risk.
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Interior Department Quietly Proposes New Rules to Deny Public Access to Documents
Rules proposed during government shutdown would limit Freedom of Information Act requests.
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BLM Issues Report Highlighting Overwhelming Public Opposition to Drilling and Fracking Public Lands
Most of the 8,400 comments received oppose oil drilling and fracking of iconic Central Coast landmarks.
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ForestWatch’s Top Accomplishments in 2018
From stewardship projects to legal battles, we’ve been busier than ever.
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Groups File Opening Arguments in Santa Paula Canyon Drilling Litigation
ForestWatch and partners appeal earlier decision allowing new drilling with minimal environmental review.
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BLM Receives Overwhelming Opposition to Proposed Drilling and Fracking Plan
Agency receives over 8,000 comments opposing plans to expand oil drilling and fracking on public lands.
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ForestWatch Joins Nationwide Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rollback of Oil Industry Methane Standards
Groups seek to restore pollution controls for drilling and fracking on public lands.
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