Director Shabazian Retires from the California Department of ConservationDirector Shabazian Retires from the California Department of ConservationThroughout his tenure, Director Shabazian has been a champion for California’s natural and working lands. He brought a fresh perspective to the department’s work and enhanced its ability to coordinate programs that benefited Californians.https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/Director-Shabazian-Retires.aspx, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/Director-Shabazian-Retires.aspxhttps://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=2482024-08-30T18:00:00Z
Explore Health Protection Zones in Updated Web MapExplore Health Protection Zones in Updated Web MapThere's a new way to view health protection zones around oil and gas operations in California. An updated web map shows wells near places that matter most - schools, homes, hospital, daycare centers, community center, and more. https://gis.conservation.ca.gov/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=1792bc8c0ec9486480c6c07dc1c3ccee, https://gis.conservation.ca.gov/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=1792bc8c0ec9486480c6c07dc1c3cceehttps://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=2472024-07-19T20:00:00Z
Senate Bill 1137 is Now in EffectSenate Bill 1137 is Now in EffectThe provisions of Senate Bill 1137 - which prohibit new well permits within a health protection zone of 3,200 feet - are now in effect. Learn more​​​​.http://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/SB1137.aspx, http://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/SB1137.aspxhttps://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=2442024-07-03T17:00:00Z
Looking Back at the 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake SequenceLooking Back at the 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake SequenceFive years ago, magnitude 6.4 and 7.1 earthquakes struck near Ridgecrest. This week the California Geological Survey published a new webpage highlighting actions taken by geologists, damage from the quake, how earthquakes are researched, and why this information helps keep Californians safe.https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/earthquakes/ridgecrest, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/earthquakes/ridgecresthttps://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=2452024-07-01T19:00:00Z
Secretary Haaland Announces $35 Million investment to Clean Up Orphaned Wells Secretary Haaland Announces $35 Million investment to Clean Up Orphaned Wells As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Infrafracture Week, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced a $35.2 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to continue reclaiming and restoring orphaned oil and gas wells in California. https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-announces-35-million-president-bidens-investing-america-agenda, https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-announces-35-million-president-bidens-investing-america-agendahttps://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=2422024-05-17T20:00:00Z
DOC Appoints New State Geologist to Lead State’s Geological SurveyDOC Appoints New State Geologist to Lead State’s Geological SurveyJeremy Lancaster has been named the State Geologist of California and will lead the DOC's California Geological Survey (CGS), an organization that traces its history to the Gold Rush but whose work continues to evolve to meet today’s emerging climate challenges and opportunities.https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/appoints-new-state-geologist.aspx, https://authoring.consrv.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/appoints-new-state-geologist.aspxhttps://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=2402023-10-25T19:50:00Z

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