Crooked Palm Preserve: A New Chapter for the Ventura River
October 7, 2026
The Ventura Land Trust acquired Crooked Palm Preserve, a 101.5-acre property that represents both an extraordinary conservation opportunity and a significant restoration challenge.
Establish & Preserve a New Marine Protection Area
October 7, 2026
On October 15, California’s Fish and Game Commission will decide whether to create a new marine protected area, the Mishopshno State Marine Conservation Area, off Carpinteria’s coast.
Welcome our new Chapter Director - Bruce Haase
October 7, 2026
Let’s all welcome Bruce Haase, the new executive director of our Santa Barbara–Ventura chapter of the Sierra Club.
Hands Across the Sand: A Resounding “No” to Offshore Oil
October 7, 2026
Decrying federal attempts to open the state’s coastline to dirty, irresponsible drilling, hundreds of people joined Hands Across the Sand at Santa Barbara’s West Beach and Ventura's San Buenaventura State beach on Sept. 26.
No More Oil in Santa Barbara
October 7, 2026
The Board of Supervisors took a significant step in what may become one of California’s most ambitious local climate initiatives by voting to prohibit new onshore oil and gas wells in the county.
Repel attacks on our public lands
August 4, 2026
As attacks on public lands continue–from attempts to sell them off to efforts to weaken long-standing protections–we have an opportunity to stand up for the public lands.
Condors plucked from extinction
August 4, 2026
In one of the most fascinating and controversial endangered species stories, the last 22 wild California Condors were literally plucked from the Santa Barbara-Ventura wilds in 1987. Their rewilding has been a remarkable success.
Developer wants housing on Carpinteria bluffs
August 4, 2026
The so-called “Farm Project” is a controversial 27-acre housing development on a section of the Carpinteria bluffs.
NOAA Ca coastal hearings
August 4, 2026
California's coastal management program at risk. If you live, work, surf, fish, or simply love the California coast, NOAA needs to hear from you directly.
East Beach success
August 4, 2026
Sierra Club, Santa Barbara companies reach Clean Water Act settlements aimed at protecting East Beach