Join us in Santa Barbara on January 16th to show your support for protecting California from new offshore oil and gas development! The People’s Hearing will include an educational presentation; comments from community leaders, groups, and businesses; and opportunities for public engagement in the federal 5-year lease plan comment period hosted by the U.S. Department of Interior.
There are People’s Hearings throughout the state in response to the Department of Interior proposal for new offshore oil and gas leasing off California in the next federal offshore drilling plan. The threats to our community and state from offshore oil and gas development, including potential oil spills, are not worth the risk. Community members are advocating for the protection of our coastline, coastal economy, and a clean energy future.
Friday, January 16th at the Community Environmental Council Hub located at 1219 State St, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
4:30 Pizza and soft drinks, mixing and mingling. Learn about the issue from local groups who will be tabling at the event.
5:15 Program starts with land acknowledgement and educational presentation.
5:30 - 6:30 Guest speakers, public speakers from the crowd, and group photo.
6:30 -7:00 Mingling and networking.
We’re working on securing a band to play at the event, there will be a photo booth, and a sign-making contest! You can make comments to the federal registry on the spot, and we'll have takeaways to share with your friends and family to help protect the California coast.
Click here to RSVP so we know how many people to plan for, and we can be sure to get enough pizza :)
