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Ventura County board unanimously opposes new offshore oil leasing and seabed mining
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt a resolution opposing federal proposals for new offshore oil and deep seabed mining off Ventura County’s coast; supervisors cited risks to tourism, fishing, the Port and Naval Base Ventura County and pledged to join a coalition of coastal counties.
Supervisor Claudia Lopez (Supervisor Lopez) and Supervisor LaVere brought forward a resolution for the board to oppose proposals to open new offshore oil and gas leases and to oppose deep seabed mining in federal waters off Ventura County. Lopez framed the measure as a preemptive step to protect coastal economies, fisheries, recreational access and sensitive marine ecosystems and noted the county’s port, naval base and Channel Islands National Park as local assets at risk.
Supervisor LaVere…
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