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Ventura County adopts resolution opposing new offshore oil leasing and deep‑sea mining
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to oppose proposed federal offshore oil leasing and deep‑sea mining off Ventura County’s coast and to join a local government coordination program; supervisors cited risks to tourism, fisheries, the naval base and coastal ecosystems.
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the federal government’s proposals to explore new offshore oil and gas leases and to promote deep‑seabed mining near the Central Coast.
Supervisor Katie Lopez, joined by Supervisor LaVere, presented the resolution, saying the administration’s proposals pose a “serious threat to our communities,…
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