Plains All American Pipeline to Pay $230 Million in Oil-Spill Settlement
The class-action lawsuit was brought by Santa Barbara fishermen and shoreline residents affected by the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill.
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Controversy Erupts over Use of Spring Water by Gaviota Beach
Conservationists seek to force state parks to adhere to agreements.
Cruise Ships Returning to Santa Barbara in Record Numbers Following Pandemic Pause
Critics contend the environmental impacts of the visiting ships outweigh the economic benefits.
California Appeals Court Blocks Feds’ Attempt to Reverse Offshore Fracking Moratorium
Santa Barbara’s Environmental Defense Center says the U.S. Department of Justice could still take the case to the Supreme Court.
Amazonia Initiative Selects UC Santa Barbara Anthropologist to Lead International Team
The Fulbright Program seeks to build environmental protections for the vast landscape.
Marc and Lynne Benioff Give $60 Million to UC Santa Barbara in Support of Ocean Research
The new donation is the largest ever for ocean science at the university.
UCSB Scientists See the End of ‘Normal’ Climate
Researcher asks: “What happens if you know the drought is never going to end?”
Santa Barbara Creek Week Begins with Coastal Clean Up Day on Saturday
Public invited to participate in dozens of events to give a little love to the aquatic environment, including a few guided tours.
Heal the Ocean Removes Stranded Sailboat from Santa Barbara’s East Beach
Tropical Storm Kay’s high winds and swells combined to toss the newly purchased boat ashore.
Feds Seek to Reverse Offshore Fracking Moratorium off California Coast
Fracking potential persists for Pacific oil platforms in federal waters.
