January Events Mobilizing California Against Offshore Oil Drilling and Seabed Mining

January 15 from 12:00–1:00 PM via Zoom (requires registration)

On January 15 from 12:00–1:00 PM, Secretary Wade Crowfoot will host a Speaker Series event titled, “Not on Our Watch: Stopping More Oil Drilling on California’s Coast.” Supervisor Cummings will join Secretary Wade Crowfoot as an invited speaker in this statewide forum addressing federal proposals to expand offshore oil drilling. The discussion will cover how Californians are organizing to protect the coast, the role of local governments in the fight, and how the public can participate in upcoming community hearings across the state. This is a virtual event requiring registration here.

January 21 from 7:00–8:30 PM at the London Nelson Community Center in Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz Climate Action Network is hosting a community forum called “Make Polluters Pay and Offshore Oil Drilling Threats.” The Forum takes place at the London Nelson Community Center in Santa Cruz on January 21 from 7:00–8:30 PM. The event will feature presentations on the fight against offshore drilling and state and national legislation aimed at holding fossil fuel companies accountable for the climate damage they have caused. Confirmed speakers include Dan Haifley, Gary Patton, Fred Keeley, and Justin Cummings. The evening will feature brief presentations followed by a robust community discussion and opportunities for public input and action. Sign up here for tickets.

For more information about the statewide coalition opposing offshore oil drilling and seabed mining, community members can contact Supervisor Cummings’ office at Third.District@santacruzcountyca.gov