Read more about The State Lands Commission and 2H Offshore California Successfully Decommission Two Leaking Legacy Oil Wells on the Coastline
Commissioners:Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor, ChairMalia M. Cohen, California State Controller, MemberJoe Stephenshaw, Director of the Department of Finance, Member Media Contacts:Sheri Pemberton, Chief of External Affairs, California State Lands... Read MoreRead more about The State Lands Commission and 2H Offshore California Successfully Decommission Two Leaking Legacy Oil Wells on the Coastline
Read more about February 25, 2025 Meeting Highlights
Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis chaired the Commission’s first meeting of 2025. The Commission congratulated and recognized the achievements of several retiring staff members. The staff reports informing the Commission’s actions and the Executive Officer’s Report... Read MoreRead more about February 25, 2025 Meeting Highlights
Read more about Litigation Settlement
On January 28, the Commission and DCOR LLC settled litigation that will end offshore oil and gas production at Platform Esther off the coast of Seal Beach. Platform Esther, one of three remaining oil production platforms in state waters, has an operative life of about... Read MoreRead more about Litigation Settlement
Read more about State Oil and Gas Leases PRC 1824 and PRC 3150 Lease Termination and 4H Shell Mounds Disposition
The State Lands Commission has released a report to inform the public and decision-makers about the Chevron 4H shell mounds offshore of Santa Barbara. The report evaluates the effects on public trust resources and values of leaving the shell mounds in place and the... Read MoreRead more about State Oil and Gas Leases PRC 1824 and PRC 3150 Lease Termination and 4H Shell Mounds Disposition
Read more about 2025 Marine Invasive Species Program Updates
Annual letter to shipping agents and interested parties to provide information about new regulations and reminders about reporting requirements. Please ensure information regarding California’s Marine Invasive Species Program is distributed to all vessels that arrive... Read MoreRead more about 2025 Marine Invasive Species Program Updates
