Subcommittee carries over bill directing VMRC to develop fisheries climate-adaptation plan HB 389, directing the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to develop and maintain a science-based fisheries climate adaptation plan, was carried over for a year with a letter from the chair; supporters said climate impacts are already affecting fisheries and urged continued work.

Virginia is taking a crucial step to safeguard its fisheries by developing a science-based climate adaptation plan, but more work lies ahead!

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House subcommittee hears competing views on bill to codify rigs-to-reefs conversions Lawmakers and witnesses debated H.R. 5745, the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act, at a House Natural Resources subcommittee hearing. Proponents said codifying the rigs-to-reefs process protects marine habitat and coastal economies; opponents warned it could shift cleanup liabilities and impede coastal restoration.

The debate over the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act is heating up, with supporters claiming it will boost marine life and coastal economies, while opponents warn of potential financial pitfalls for taxpayers.

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Hundreds gather to oppose federal oil and gas drilling proposals along California coast. Read the full article on Monterey County Now.

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Ventura County adopts resolution opposing new offshore oil leasing and deep‑sea mining The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to oppose proposed federal offshore oil leasing and deep‑sea mining off Ventura County’s coast and to join a local government coordination program; supervisors cited risks to tourism, fisheries, the naval base and coastal ecosystems.

Ventura County is taking a stand against federal offshore oil leases and deep-seabed mining, citing serious threats to our coastal communities and environment.

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Board opposes federal plan to reopen Southern California waters to offshore drilling The board unanimously except for one dissenting vote passed a resolution backing Rep. Mike Levin’s bill to prohibit new offshore leasing in Southern California planning areas; public comment largely supported the measure, citing environmental, economic and tourism risks from drilling or spills.

The San Diego Board of Supervisors just took a bold stand against new offshore drilling, prioritizing the protection of our beaches and coastal economies!

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