Methane Task Force to Host Third Public Meeting on February 21 | | Methane Task Force to Host Third Public Meeting on February 21 | The Methane Task Force is joint effort led by CalGEM & California Air Resources Board (CARB) seeking to identify and respond to methane leaks from oil infrastructure near communities and address the outsized impact methane has on climate change. Join us for our third meeting at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 21. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/Methane-Task-Force.aspx, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/Methane-Task-Force.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=218 | 2023-01-24T22:30:00Z | | | | | |
SB 1137 First Emergency Implementation Regulations Adopted | | SB 1137 First Emergency Implementation Regulations Adopted | On January 6, CalGEM’s emergency regulations to support implementation of Senate Bill 1137 were approved by the Office of Administrative Law, filed with the Secretary of State, and made effective the same day. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/SB1137.aspx, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/SB1137.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=216 | 2023-01-18T17:00:00Z | | | | | |
Job Posting: California State Geologist (JC-348617) | | Job Posting: California State Geologist (JC-348617) | The California Geological Survey is seeking candidates for the CALIFORNIA STATE GEOLOGIST position. The State Geologist is responsible for directing and overseeing all aspects of the California Geological Survey. Candidates must be registered per the Geologist and Geophysicist Act (CA PRC § 677). | https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=348617, CalCareers | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=134 | 2023-01-06T19:00:00Z | | | | | |
Help California Map Recent Landslides | | Help California Map Recent Landslides | This map depends on volunteer reports from people like you! The California Reported Landslides Database is an online map showing the locations, photos, and other attributes of recent landslides in California. | https://cadoc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=bc48ad40e3504134a1fc8f3909659041, California Reported Landslides map | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=49 | 2023-01-01T16:00:00Z | | | | | |
CGS 2023 Wall Calendar Now Available | | CGS 2023 Wall Calendar Now Available | The California Geological Survey 2023 wall calendar is available as a high-quality print, PDF file, or JPG image. Get yours today! | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/publications/cgs-calendar, Calendar | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=132 | 2022-12-23T01:00:00Z | | | | | |
CGS Note 48 update: Checklist for Engineering Geology & Seismology Reports, 2022 | | CGS Note 48 update: Checklist for Engineering Geology & Seismology Reports, 2022 | Note 48 aka "Checklist for the review of Engineering Geology and Seismology Reports for California Public Schools, Hospitals, and Essential Services Buildings" is the guide CGS uses to evaluate geologic reports prepared under CCR Title 24, California Building Code. This supersedes the 2019 version. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/reviews/school-hospital-and-environmental-reviews#Note48, Link to description of CGS Note 48 | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=56 | 2022-12-21T16:00:00Z | | | | | |
Did You Feel It? Magnitude 6.4 Quake Reminds Californians to Stay Prepared | | Did You Feel It? Magnitude 6.4 Quake Reminds Californians to Stay Prepared | A M6.4 earthquake just offshore of Humboldt County early Tuesday. The quake is associated with 2 deaths, several injuries, power outages, damage to structures, and scores of aftershocks, including 3 over M4. California Geological Survey scientists are helping to assess the effects and damage. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/earthquakes, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/earthquakes | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=217 | 2022-12-20T19:30:00Z | | | | | |
$74 Million Awarded to Conserve 54,000 Acres of Agricultural Lands | | $74 Million Awarded to Conserve 54,000 Acres of Agricultural Lands | Today the California Strategic Growth Council approved recommendations by Department of Conservation for $74 million in grants to protect 54,000 acres of agricultural lands at risk of development. The investments are part of Round 8 of the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) Program. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/grant-programs/SALCP/Pages/Index.aspx, https://authoring.consrv.ca.gov/dlrp/grant-programs/SALCP/Pages/Index.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=215 | 2022-12-15T22:00:00Z | | | | | |
Six new geologic maps! | | Six new geologic maps! | That's right, new maps just in time for the holidays: Elledge Peak 24k, Burnt Peak and Neenach School 24k, Landers-Yucca Valley North 24k, Merced 100k, and Oakdale 100k. Get them at our Preliminary Regional Geologic Maps page. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/rgm/preliminary, Preliminary Geologic Maps | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=129 | 2022-12-12T16:00:00Z | | | | | |
Announcing CGS Note 56: Geology, Soils, and Ecology | | Announcing CGS Note 56: Geology, Soils, and Ecology | CGS Notes are uncomplicated pamphlets that focus on California's geology. Note 56 discusses how geology influences soil development and ecosystems in California. It's perfect for educators, students, and everyday geology enthusiasts. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/publications/cgs-notes, CGS Notes | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=133 | 2022-12-06T01:00:00Z | | | | | |
Update on Wells, Inspections, and Repairs | | Update on Wells, Inspections, and Repairs | Read the latest statement on well activity in Kern and Los Angeles counties. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/State-Oil-and-Gas-Supervisor-Issues-Statement-on-Two-Bakersfield-Long-Term-Idle-Wells.aspx, https://authoring.consrv.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/State-Oil-and-Gas-Supervisor-Issues-Statement-on-Two-Bakersfield-Long-Term-Idle-Wells.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=202 | 2022-12-05T22:00:00Z | | | | | |
Land Repurposing Program Round 2 Guidelines Now Available | | Land Repurposing Program Round 2 Guidelines Now Available | Round 2 Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP) Draft Guidelines are available for public comment until December 30. The MLRP program funds groundwater sustainability projects that reduce groundwater use, repurpose irrigated agricultral land, and provide wildlife habitat. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/grant-programs/Pages/Multibenefit-Land-Repurposing-Program.aspx, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/grant-programs/Pages/Multibenefit-Land-Repurposing-Program.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=214 | 2022-11-28T20:00:00Z | | | | | |
SR 253: PCC Aggregate in the Western Ventura-Simi Production-Consumption Regions | | SR 253: PCC Aggregate in the Western Ventura-Simi Production-Consumption Regions | Special Report 253 is the second update Mineral Land Classification report for Portland cement concrete (PCC) aggregate in Ventura County. SR 253 reevaluates PCC aggregate resources, permitted reserves, past production, and includes an updated 50-year projection of demand in the WVS P-C Regions. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/publications/releases, /cgs/publications/releases | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=125 | 2022-11-23T00:30:00Z | | | | | |
Did You Feel It? M5.1 Quake East of San Jose Reminds Californians to Be Prepared | | Did You Feel It? M5.1 Quake East of San Jose Reminds Californians to Be Prepared | Bookmark the California Geological Survey's earthquake page for preparation resources - including what to do before, during, and after a quake. Aftershocks should be expected over the next hours to days, and with every earthquake comes a small chance of it being followed by a larger earthquake. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/earthquakes, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/earthquakes | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=213 | 2022-10-25T19:00:00Z | | | | | |
CalGEM to Host Public Workshop on Senate Bill 1137 Implementation | | CalGEM to Host Public Workshop on Senate Bill 1137 Implementation | Register for a virtual public workshop on the recently passed bill which establishes health protection zones near oil & gas operations. CalGEM will review requirements established by SB 1137, discuss the plan for implementation of early provisions, and provide the opportunity for public comments. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/CalGEM-Host-Public-Workshop-SB1137-Implementation.aspx, https://authoring.consrv.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/CalGEM-Host-Public-Workshop-SB1137-Implementation.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=212 | 2022-10-18T19:00:00Z | | | | | |
Williamson Act Program Now Hosting Open Office Hours | | Williamson Act Program Now Hosting Open Office Hours | Please join the Williamson Act team for technical assistance during new virtual open hours, hosted the third Thursday of every month. The first session kicks off October 20 from11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn more and sign up here. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/wa/Pages/Index.aspx, https://authoring.consrv.ca.gov/dlrp/wa/Pages/Index.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=9 | 2022-10-14T00:00:00Z | | | | | |
New Tsunami Hazard Area Maps for Seven Counties | | New Tsunami Hazard Area Maps for Seven Counties | California Geological Survey issued new Tsunami Hazard Area maps for the counties of San Diego, Ventura, Santa Cruz, Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and Solano. This release completes Tsunami Hazard Area mapping for the entire coast of California. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/California-Completes-Coastal-Mapping-Tsunami-Risk-Addition-Seven-Counties-.aspx, https://authoring.consrv.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/California-Completes-Coastal-Mapping-Tsunami-Risk-Addition-Seven-Counties-.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=211 | 2022-10-07T17:00:00Z | | | | | |
New Tsunami Hazard Area Maps for Seven Counties | | New Tsunami Hazard Area Maps for Seven Counties | Today the CGS issued new Tsunami Hazard Area (THA) maps for the counties of San Diego, Ventura, Santa Cruz, Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and Solano. This release completes THA mapping for the entire coast of California. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami, Take me there | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=124 | 2022-10-07T14:00:00Z | | | | | |
Methane Task Force to Host Second Public Meeting on Oct. 20 | | Methane Task Force to Host Second Public Meeting on Oct. 20 | Join us Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m. for a task force update on efforts to address methane emissions. CalGEM will also share efforts underway to prepare to implement Senate Bill 1137, including forthcoming public engagement opportunities. The meeting will include time for public comment. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/Methane-Task-Force-Sets-Date-Second-Public-Meeting-Oct-20.aspx, https://authoring.consrv.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/Methane-Task-Force-Sets-Date-Second-Public-Meeting-Oct-20.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=210 | 2022-10-04T17:00:00Z | | | | | |
Public Comment Workshop on Well Screening Methodology plan: Register now | | Public Comment Workshop on Well Screening Methodology plan: Register now | CalGEM is holding a public comment workshop on the screening metholodogy developed to screen, rank, and prioritize California's more than 5,300 orphan, deserted, and potentially deserted wells to be permanently plugged and sealed. | https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7dNMbhFzT0uRyOpDtPNjJA, https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7dNMbhFzT0uRyOpDtPNjJA | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=33 | 2022-09-21T18:00:00Z | | | | | |
Learn More About the Methane Task Force | | Learn More About the Methane Task Force | The Methane Task Force is a joint effort led by CalGEM and California Air Resources Board and seeks to identify and respond to methane leaks from oil infrastructure near communities, as well as address the outsized impact methane has on climate change. Learn more here. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/Methane-Task-Force.aspx, https://authoring.consrv.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/Methane-Task-Force.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=208 | 2022-09-19T15:00:00Z | | | | | |
CalGEM Orphan Well Screening Methodology Available for Public Comment | | CalGEM Orphan Well Screening Methodology Available for Public Comment | CalGEM is developing a methodology to screen, rank, and prioritize California's 5,300+ orphan, deserted, and potentially deserted wells to be permanently plugged & sealed. Public comment on the draft screening methodology is open through October 7. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/Orphan-Well-Screening-Methodology.aspx, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/Orphan-Well-Screening-Methodology.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=209 | 2022-09-16T16:00:00Z | | | | | |
CalGEM Online Data: August & September Virtual Workshops | | CalGEM Online Data: August & September Virtual Workshops | CalGEM continues its series of online data workshops with sessions available August 30, 31, and September 1. The workshops introduce CalGEM's online tools for accessing state oil and gas data: WellSTAR, WellSTAR Data Dashboard, and Well Finder. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/CalGEM-Online-Data-Virtual-Workshop-Summer.aspx, https://authoring.consrv.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/CalGEM-Online-Data-Virtual-Workshop-Summer.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=207 | 2022-08-17T21:00:00Z | | | | | |
Take the Precision Electronics Specialist examination today | | Take the Precision Electronics Specialist examination today | The PRECISION ELECTRONICS SPECIALIST examination is open indefinitely at https://bit.ly/3x0dhfG. Precision Electronics Specialists install, maintain, and repair components of California's earthquake detection network. Take the exam now so you'll be eligible when a PES position opens. | https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=0PBGX, Link to exam posting at CalCareers | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=83 | 2022-08-10T23:00:00Z | | | | | |
New Publications Available | | New Publications Available | In case you missed it: we recently published a statewide radon report, four new geologic maps, and a bunch of new geospatial data for the California Geologic Atlas map series. It's all on our Publications Announcements page. Check it out! | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/publications/releases, Publications Announcements | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=116 | 2022-08-08T22:00:00Z | | | | | |
Final Grant Guidelines Released for Regional Forest & Fire Capacity Program | | Final Grant Guidelines Released for Regional Forest & Fire Capacity Program | These grants support regional leadership to build local capacity and fund projects that create fire-adapted communities and landscapes by improving ecosystem health, community wildfire preparedness, and fire resilience. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/grant-programs/Pages/Regional-Forest-and-Fire-Capacity-Program.aspx, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/grant-programs/Pages/Regional-Forest-and-Fire-Capacity-Program.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=206 | 2022-07-22T19:00:00Z | | | | | |
2019 California Non-Fuel Mineral Production report is now available | | 2019 California Non-Fuel Mineral Production report is now available | California remains one of the largest producers of non-fuel minerals in the United States. This report summarizes the state’s mineral resource production exclusive of oil, gas, coal, and geothermal energy. It discusses the commodities produced as well as trends in commodity production. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/minerals/mineral-production, Take me there | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=110 | 2022-07-22T00:00:00Z | | | | | |
CalGEM Releases Request for Information on Acid Treatment Data Reporting | | CalGEM Releases Request for Information on Acid Treatment Data Reporting | CalGEM releases a Request for Information (RFI) seeking stakeholder input on opportunities to strengthen regulations related to acid treatment data reporting. Read more here. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/Acid-Treatment-Data.aspx, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/Acid-Treatment-Data.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=32 | 2022-07-19T14:00:00Z | | | | | |
Demonstrating Climate & Housing Sustainability in Yolo County | | Demonstrating Climate & Housing Sustainability in Yolo County | Conservation partnered with California Strategic Growth Council on a field tour of projects that demonstrate how environmental- and people-centered land use bring California closer to its climate goals. Explore the trip recap and see project photos in a new blog post. | https://calconservation.blog/2022/07/01/demonstrating-climate-housing-sustainability-in-yolo-county/, https://calconservation.blog/2022/07/01/demonstrating-climate-housing-sustainability-in-yolo-county/ | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=205 | 2022-07-01T21:00:00Z | | | | | |
30th Anniversary of the Landers-Big Bear Earthquakes | | 30th Anniversary of the Landers-Big Bear Earthquakes | We commemorate the 30th anniversary of the June 28, 1992 Landers-Big Bear earthquakes with a special web page. The events contributed significantly to our understanding of earthquakes including the recognition that multiple faults can rupture together during a single earthquake. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/earthquakes/landers-bigbear?utm_source=cgs+home&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=earthquake+anniversary, Take me there | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=109 | 2022-06-28T19:00:00Z | | | | | |
Engineering Geologist exams are online | | Engineering Geologist exams are online | The Engineering Geologist (EG), Senior EG, and Supervising EG exams are open at CalCareers.ca.gov. Be sure to take the EG exam(s) with the most recent publish date (1/21/2020), as some older exams are obsolete but still active. Click/tap this news item to visit the exams at CalCareers. | https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearchResults.aspx#kw=%22Engineering%20Geologist%22&depid=1, Link to exam search on CalCareers website | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=57 | 2022-06-01T15:00:00Z | | | | | |
Millions in Grants Awarded to Support Regional Responses Water Challenges | | Millions in Grants Awarded to Support Regional Responses Water Challenges | Today we announce the award of more than $40 million to regional organizations working to reduce groundwater reliance and create local environmental and economic opportunities through land-use changes. These are the first recipients of the funding from the Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/Millions-State-Grants-Awarded-Support-Regional-Responses-Challenging-Water-Supplies.aspx, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/Millions-State-Grants-Awarded-Support-Regional-Responses-Challenging-Water-Supplies.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=204 | 2022-05-25T17:00:00Z | | | | | |
3D Geo: It's about Groundwater, Carbon, and More | | 3D Geo: It's about Groundwater, Carbon, and More | The CGS has launched a 3D Geological Modeling project to support California's efforts in sustainable groundwater management, carbon sequestration, seismic hazard mitigation, and mineral resource evaluations. Visit our new Geological Modeling web pages to learn about the exciting potential of 3D Geo! | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/3dgeo, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/3dgeo | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=103 | 2022-05-19T00:00:00Z | | | | | |
Round 8 Funding Open for Land Conservation Program | | Round 8 Funding Open for Land Conservation Program | Sustainable Agricultural Land Conservation Program (SALC) opened its eighth funding round with the adoption of guidelines by the Strategic Growth Council. We invite applications fo projects that protect ag land and reduce greehouse gases. Get the Final Guideliens and Solicitation Package here. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/grant-programs/SALCP/Pages/Program-Guidelines.aspx, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/grant-programs/SALCP/Pages/Program-Guidelines.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=200 | 2022-05-03T16:00:00Z | | | | | |
State Abandonments Contractor Town Hall | | State Abandonments Contractor Town Hall | CalGEM is hosting a virtual presentation for potential contractors interested in bidding on upcoming plug and abandonment projects to plug and abandon orphan wells.
The presentation will focus specifically on wage requirements relating to public works contracts. Registration is open.
| https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EkjGrW8LR_6NYt7TqRVq-w, https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EkjGrW8LR_6NYt7TqRVq-w | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=31 | 2022-05-02T15:20:00Z | | | | | |
Remembering the 1992 Cape Mendocino Earthquake and Tsunami | | Remembering the 1992 Cape Mendocino Earthquake and Tsunami | On April 25, 1992, a large earthquake rocked the Cape Mendocino area of Humboldt County in California, producing a small but important tsunami that arrived at the coast within 20 minutes. [Read More] | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/earthquakes/cape-mendocino, To the Batmobile! | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=104 | 2022-04-25T15:00:00Z | | | | | |
From Watershed Health Seeds to Landscape-Scale Returns | | From Watershed Health Seeds to Landscape-Scale Returns | Earlier this week, U.S. Forest Service announced awards for 10 landscape scale projects in the American west – two in California, and both supported by our Division of Land Resource Protection forest health and watershed coordinator grants. | https://calconservation.blog/2022/04/21/watershed-health-seeds-landscape-scale-returns/, https://calconservation.blog/2022/04/21/watershed-health-seeds-landscape-scale-returns/ | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=199 | 2022-04-21T19:00:00Z | | | | | |
VIDEO: The Benefits of Land Repurposing | | VIDEO: The Benefits of Land Repurposing | Watch Department of Conservation Director David Shabazian explain a brief history of land repurposing in California, and how the new Mutibenefit Land Repurposing Program can support climate-resilient communities. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/Benefits-of-Land-Repurposing.aspx, https://authoring.consrv.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/Benefits-of-Land-Repurposing.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=198 | 2022-04-08T17:30:00Z | | | | | |
Proposed Regulations regarding Cost Estimates for Oil and Gas Operators | | Proposed Regulations regarding Cost Estimates for Oil and Gas Operators | CalGEM is soliciting public comment on pre-rulemaking draft regulations that would establish criteria and requirements for oil and gas operators to estimate and report their total liability to plug and abandon all of their wells and to decommission all attendant production facilities. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/rulemaking.aspx, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/rulemaking.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=30 | 2022-04-07T16:55:00Z | | | | | |
Lompoc Aquifer Exemption Proposal | | Lompoc Aquifer Exemption Proposal | CalGEM released for public comment the Lompoc Aquifer Exemption proposal, public notice of a public hearing, and other supporting documents. Read more and register for the April 12 online hearing here. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/Aquifer-Exemptions-Status.aspx#Lompoc, https://authoring.consrv.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/Aquifer-Exemptions-Status.aspx#Lompoc | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=197 | 2022-04-05T19:00:00Z | | | | | |
CalGEM Virtual Briefings on State Abandonments and Orphan Wells | | CalGEM Virtual Briefings on State Abandonments and Orphan Wells | CalGEM will hold a series of informal meetings on state abandonments and orphan wells in March and April. The meetings will introduce CalGEM’s efforts to increase state abandonments of orphan and deserted wells. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/CalGEM-Virtual-Briefings-State-Abandonments-Orphan-Wells.aspx, https://authoring.consrv.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/CalGEM-Virtual-Briefings-State-Abandonments-Orphan-Wells.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=196 | 2022-03-22T14:00:00Z | | | | | |
CalGEM Releases Holser Aquifer Exemption Proposal | | CalGEM Releases Holser Aquifer Exemption Proposal | CalGEM released for public comment the Holser Aquifer Exemption proposal, public notice of a public hearing, and other supporting documents. Get full details here. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/Aquifer-Exemptions-Status.aspx#Holser, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/Aquifer-Exemptions-Status.aspx#Holser | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=195 | 2022-03-17T15:00:00Z | | | | | |
Draft Geothermal Regulations Released for Public Comment | | Draft Geothermal Regulations Released for Public Comment | CalGEM released an updated Discussion Draft proposing updates to the statewide regulations for geothermal wells for public input. Due to a workshop schedule conflict, comment period has been extended to April 8. Public comments can be submitted to geothermalregulations@conservation.ca.gov. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/rulemaking.aspx, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/rulemaking.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=193 | 2022-03-14T17:00:00Z | | | | | |
Forest Biomass to Carbon-Negative Biofuels Pilot Program | | Forest Biomass to Carbon-Negative Biofuels Pilot Program | The DOC is piloting a biofuels program to address issues of forest health and wildfire risk, and to provide a model for rural economic opportunity. BONUS: Geologic sequestration of CO2 coming from biofuels development could be a pathway for California to achieve carbon negativity. [Read More] | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/fbp, Take me there | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=105 | 2022-03-11T16:00:00Z | | | | | |
Final Land Repurposing Program Guidelines Released | | Final Land Repurposing Program Guidelines Released | DOC is pleased to announce the release of the 2022 Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP) Program Guidelines and Solicitation Notice. Application deadline for the program is April 1, 2022. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/grant-programs/Pages/Multibenefit-Land-Repurposing-Program.aspx, https://authoring.consrv.ca.gov/dlrp/grant-programs/Pages/Multibenefit-Land-Repurposing-Program.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=194 | 2022-02-24T20:00:00Z | | | | | |
CalGEM Online Data Virtual Public Workshops Feb. 8, 9, & 10 | | CalGEM Online Data Virtual Public Workshops Feb. 8, 9, & 10 | The latest series of online data virtual workshops start tomorrow. These workshops introduce attendees to WellSTAR, WellSTAR Data Dashboard, Well Finder - online tools for accessing state oil and gas data, including compliance & violation records, and incident reports. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/CalGEM-Online-Data-Workshops-February.aspx, https://authoring.consrv.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/CalGEM-Online-Data-Workshops-February.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=189 | 2022-02-07T17:00:00Z | | | | | |
Tonga Tsunami: Summary of Effects in California | | Tonga Tsunami: Summary of Effects in California | Although tsunami waves produced by a volcanic eruption across the Pacific Ocean in mid-January were small, they nonetheless did millions of dollars in damage to property and infrastructure in California. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/tonga, https://authoring.consrv.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/tonga | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=192 | 2022-02-02T19:00:00Z | | | | | |
TSUNAMI SURVEY: Share your experience with us | | TSUNAMI SURVEY: Share your experience with us | The California Tsunami Program (CGS, Cal OES, and others) wants to hear how the January 15 tsunami affected you, California. Your input will help us better understand the event and improve our preparedness and response strategies. Please take the survey today at https://arcg.is/1Duvmy0 | https://arcg.is/1Duvmy0, Tsunami Survey | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=97 | 2022-01-20T16:50:00Z | | | | | |
Public Comment Workshops for Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program | | Public Comment Workshops for Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program | Join us Jan. 18 and Jan. 20 for two public comment workshops about the proposed Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program before program guidelines are finalized. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/grant-programs/Pages/Multibenefit-Land-Repurposing-Program.aspx, https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/grant-programs/Pages/Multibenefit-Land-Repurposing-Program.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=191 | 2022-01-18T17:00:00Z | | | | | |
CalGEM Conducts Aerial Monitoring for Methane Emissions | | CalGEM Conducts Aerial Monitoring for Methane Emissions | Under its renewed mandate to protect public health and the environment, California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) is now using drone flights to monitor fugitive methane emissions from oil and gas facilities. | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/CalGEM-Aerial-Surveillance-Monitor-Methane-Emissions.aspx, https://authoring.consrv.ca.gov/index/Pages/News/CalGEM-Aerial-Surveillance-Monitor-Methane-Emissions.aspx | https://www.conservation.ca.gov/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=190 | 2022-01-13T19:00:00Z | | | | | |