ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER

The federal government proposed to designate the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary that would permanently protect nearly 7,000 square miles of marine and cultural resources stretching from Cambria to the Gaviota Coast... Oil companies want an exemption from the Safe Water Drinking Act to inject their toxic wastewater into the Cat Canyon aquifers. If granted, this exemption would threaten the drinking water of 150,000 community members in northern Santa Barbara County and would expand dangerous oil production... The Environmental Defense Center protects and enhances the environment of California's south central coast through education, advocacy, and legal action.

Primary location: Santa Barbara United States