The California Coast is under attack once again. Governor Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders are considering OK'ing the first new lease in state waters since the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill in order to help with the state budget crisis. Here is a story that explains what is going on.
Audubon CA opposes this effort. Calls and emails to the Governor are needed now. Call his office at (916) 445-2841.
By dtaylor
July 17, 2009
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