Urge the California Coastal Commission to vote on proposed environmental enforcement actions against Sable on April 10th in Santa Barbara.

Join SBCAN and allies in urging the California Coastal Commission to vote on proposed environmental enforcement actions against Sable TOMORROW 4/10 in Santa Barbara. Sign up to speak TODAY by 5:00 PM. 

See the message from the Environmental Defense Center below.Dont Enable Sable logo with oily beach in background


We have a big day tomorrow in our continued work to protect our coast from oil development. Thursday, April 10th, the California Coastal Commission will meet in Santa Barbara to vote on proposed environmental enforcement actions against Texas oil company Sable Offshore Corp. Will you join us? The company has conducted unpermitted work on the same defective pipeline that ruptured in 2015 causing the horrific oil spill that polluted 150 miles of California’s coastline. The Commission will vote on enforcement actions including a nearly $15M penalty to protect and restore the coastal environment from damage caused by pipeline construction work. 

This is one of the only formal opportunities for the public to be heard regarding the Sable project. Please help us pack the room and show support to the Commission for these critical enforcement actions.
 
WHEN:
Thursday April 10th
 (Wear RED)
8 AM: Gather outside building to get t-shirts, signs, and to pack the room!
9 AM: Hearing starts, Santa Rosa Conference Room

WHERE:
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachside Resort

633 E. Cabrillo Blvd
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
 
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We’re getting closer to winning, but we need YOU to show up for a critical moment. Together, we can show overwhelming public opposition to this risky project — and support the California Coastal Commission to continue standing with us in protecting our coast and climate.
** We invite people to attend whether or not you will speak at the public hearing. Instructions for signing up to speak are HERE.
 
SIGN UP TO SPEAK BY APRIL 9, 5PM
TALKING POINTS:
 
  • Thank you for continuing to protect the coastal zone through your enforcement actions related to activities on the Santa Ynez Unit.
  • I support items 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3 and ask the Commission to vote to approve the staff recommendation.
  • For the sake of our beautiful coast, please stay strong and vigilant. We cannot afford to have another devastating oil spill or allow the coast to be damaged further.
  • We are counting on you and the California Attorney General to stop the unlawful construction work.
  • We also urge you to require ALL activities in the coastal zone to be subject to a Coastal Development Permit including restart of the pipeline.
  • Thank you.
 
Thank you for speaking up to protect our coast and communities from another disastrous oil spill. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, April 10th!

Please also consider viewing Gail Osherenko's film Broke on April 13th. 

Synopsis: Broke tells the story of the Line 901 oil pipeline rupture that spilled 140,000 gallons of crude oil onto the Gaviota Coast in the spring of 2015.

Discussion: A post-screening panel discussion featuring filmmaker Gail Osherenko.  Linda Krop, Chief Council at The Environmental Defense Center, Gunnar Langenhuizen,  a field representative from State Assemblyman Gregg Hart’s office, and a video representation from  Congressman Salud Carbajal. The panel will be moderated by Greg Helms, Conservation Program Manager for the Ocean Conservancy.

Click here to purchase tickets.