SACRAMENTO, July 21, 2023 – The California Department of Conservation released a draft list of orphan wells it proposes to be permanently sealed as part of the first wave of such projects that will be supported by state and federal funding. Public comments can be emailed to CalGEMOrphanWells@conservation.ca.gov. Orphan wells – those deserted or without a […]
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State Issues $2.7 Million Penalty to Chevron for Violations in Kern County Oil Field
SACRAMENTO October 3, 2019 – California oil and gas regulators today issued a civil penalty of more than $2.7 million to Chevron for numerous violations at the Cymric Oil Field in Kern County. The field has been the site of several “surface expressions” – water, steam and oil forced to the surface, likely as the […]
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State Issues Nearly $2 Million in Grants to Build Local Capacity to Protect and Restore State Forests
SACRAMENTO March 21, 2019 – Eight organizations have received $1.85 million in grants to hire watershed coordinators who will build local capacity to improve forest health, the Department of Conservation (DOC) announced today. “Healthy forests are essential to reduce catastrophic wildfires, supply clean water, and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” DOC Director David Bunn said. […]