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Monterey County joins regional OCS coordination group to oppose offshore drilling and seabed mining
Summary
The Board unanimously approved joining a reconstituted Local Governments Outer Continental Shelf Coordination Program and pledged up to $15,000 (adjustable to $30,000) to support coordinated advocacy against proposed offshore drilling and seabed mining near California shores.
On Jan. 6 the Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to join a reestablished Local Governments Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Coordination Program and to provide an initial financial contribution to the regional coalition opposing proposals for new offshore drilling and deep‑sea mining near California coasts.
County staff explained the program — led by Santa Cruz County and…
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