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Ojai Council unanimously backs letters opposing proposed federal oil and gas leasing near Los Padres National Forest

Ojai City Council · February 24, 2026
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Summary

Following public comment from local environmental groups, the council voted to send letters opposing BLM and Forest Service leasing proposals that would open public lands near Los Padres National Forest to oil and gas development.

The council voted to send letters of opposition to federal agencies on proposed oil and gas leasing and planning documents affecting Los Padres National Forest and surrounding BLM lands. Staff presented two draft letters intended for the USDA Forest Service and the Bureau of…

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