Proposed Chumash Marine Sanctuary off Coast of Santa Barbara and S.L.O. Counties Nears Finish Line
But plans for developing offshore wind energy within the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary’s proposed boundaries muddy the waters.
Environment
Showing 623 results for
Beach Grooming in Santa Barbara Draws Line in the Sand
Tractors on the beach raise some residents’ eyebrows, but the city insists it’s not ruining the wrack or messing with the kelp community.
Scores of Sea Lions Reported Sick on Beaches in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties
This marks the third consecutive year of marine mammals suffering from domoic acid poisoning at local beaches.
First Bell of Opening Round in Santa Barbara County’s Showdown with Big Oil
Sable’s application to transfer ExxonMobil’s offshore and onshore assets to itself were deemed “complete” by the county.
Elon Musk’s Rocket Red Glare
The California Coastal Commission deliberates this Thursday over SpaceX’s planned launch expansion at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.
Burrowing Owls Closer to Securing Protections Under California Endangered Species Act
The owls have vanished from 19 counties and are nearing extinction in 10 others, but continue to call Santa Barbara home.
Santa Barbara Enviros and Glamp-Ground Reach Kumbaya Compromise
Gaviota Coast Conservancy and El Capitan Canyon Resort owners bury the hatchet over new campsites on the coastline.
Goleta’s New Sea Caves Now Teeming with Life
Santa Barbara–based nonprofit Fish Reef Project’s kelp forest restoration off to a good start.
Ellwood Marine Terminal to Be Destroyed to Restore Site at UC Santa Barbara for Public Use
Demolition and restoration join hands for a project involving a bankrupt oil company’s nearly century-old storage facility.
Snowy Plover Chicks Released into the Wild at Beach in Isla Vista
The chicks were hatched from abandoned eggs found at the Coal Oil Point Reserve and other Central Coast beaches.