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New federal action is raising major concerns for coastal communities ⚠️

A recent executive order expands use of the Defense Production Act to fast-track energy projects in the name of national security—potentially bypassing state laws, safety protections, and environmental review. It’s already being used to restart offshore drilling off California, including a pipeline system tied to the 2015 Refugio oil spill near Santa Barbara.

That pipeline ruptured due to corrosion, releasing over 100,000 gallons of crude oil that flowed through a culvert under Highway 101 and into the ocean, contaminating miles of coastline and harming wildlife and fisheries.

Now, that same pipeline system is being pushed back online.

This move could set a dangerous nationwide precedent—allowing projects to move forward without proper oversight, community input, or environmental safeguards.

Our coasts, communities, and protections are on the line.

📞 Call Congress: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to oppose the abuse of the Defense Production Act.
If this stands, it won’t stop here.

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Hey All! Executive Director of the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Jonathan Hicken, launched a weekly video podcast called "Science, Solutions, Santa Cruz."

The trailer and the first two episodes are available now, including the debut episode with our Executive Director Katie Thompson!

This podcast showcases how science is leading to tangible, local environmental solutions. In each episode, a variety of experts are interviewed, including: scientists from UC Santa Cruz and other research institutions, local leaders and policymakers, and environmental experts across different sectors as well.

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