South Ellwood Project
Platform Holly/Piers 421/Venoco Bankruptcy The Commission recently completed the removal of two enormous piers and caissons at Haskell’s Beach in the City of Goleta. These piers, built in the late 1920s as part of the Ellwood Oil Field, were the last two piers and...
California State Lands Commission, Tribal, State, and Local Partners Celebrate Successful Removal of the Last Remaining Oil Production Shorezone Piers in California
CITY OF GOLETA – Today, against the backdrop of the picturesque southern California shoreline, the State Lands Commission and state and local leaders showcased the successful removal of the last two oil production shorezone piers in California, restoring the coastline and marking an enormous milestone in California’s transition away from fossil fuels.
California State Lands Commission to Celebrate Successful Removal of the Last Oil Production Shorezone Piers in California
On Monday June 5 at 9 a.m. the Commission will celebrate the successful removal of the last two oil production shorezone piers in California, an enormous milestone in California’s transition away from fossil fuels and a step toward California’s 30×30 public land conservation goals.
Town Hall to Update the Community about the Platform Holly Decommissioning Process
On Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 from 6 to 8 p.m., the California State Lands Commission and the City of Goleta will host a town hall to update the public on the Platform Holly decommissioning process and timeline.
Rincon Onshore and Offshore Facilities
In August 2022, the Commission approved the Rincon Phase 2 Feasibility Study and staff’s recommendations for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). On October 4, 2022, the Commission released a Notice of Preparation for an EIR for Phase 2. The...
Last Two Shorezone Oil Piers in the State are Removed
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Sheri Pemberton, Public Information Officer916.477.0691 | Sheri.Pemberton@slc.ca.gov GOLETA, CA – The State Lands Commission, in collaboration with the City of Goleta, has removed the last two oil pier and caisson structures...
Rincon Phase 2 Decommissioning Project
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Project to remove final two oil piers at Haskell’s Beach set to begin
The end of an era begins on Monday at Haskell’s Beach, as the State Lands Commission, in collaboration with the City of Goleta, starts work to remove the pier and caisson structures known as PRC 421-1 and 421-2. It’s a process that will take up to six months, during which time sections of the beach may close temporarily to keep the public safe during the operations. The beach will remain open otherwise.
The Commission wins a significant legal victory for protecting public health and safety against a former oil operator
For Immediate Release.Contact: Sheri Pemberton916.477.0691 | Sheri.Pemberton@slc.ca.gov The Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware released its opinion in the matter of Eugene Davis v. State of California, finding entirely in the Commission’s favor. The...
Final Rincon Phase 2 Decommissioning Feasibility Study
The Commission released the Final Feasibility Study on July 21, 2022. Responses to public comments are included in the Final Feasibility Study. On August 23, 2022, the Commission will consider staff’s recommendations regarding a proposed project and alternatives to...