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An almond farmer watches oil wells that have sprouted next to almond orchards near Bakersfield, CA. Many worry that the new techniques being used to go after the oil, such as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, could potentially damage groundwater in agricultural areas. (Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
case November 13, 2014

Demanding Environmental Review for Kern County Oil Drilling Permits

Environmental groups and local residents are sued California oil regulators for approving a massive number of new oil drilling permits in Kern County without analyzing the risks to air, water and public health, as required by law. The Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) has issued at least 214 permits since July of…

document November 12, 2014

Belridge Complaint

Environmental groups and local residents, represented by Earthjustice, are suing the Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources for approving a massive number of new oil drilling permits in Kern County without analyzing the risks to air, water and public health, as required by law.

A sign hangs by an oil field in California, warning of hazardous fumes. (Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Press Release November 12, 2014

Lawsuit Demands Environmental Review for Kern County Oil Drilling Permits

Environmental groups sue California agency for failing to protect public health, water supply and air quality

Un signo pende de un yacimiento de petróleo en California. (Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Press Release November 12, 2014

Demanda Exige Revisión de los Permisos Otorgados a Empresas Petroleras en el Condado de Kern

Grupos ambientalistas interponen querella legal contra agencia estatal en California por no proteger la salud pública, ni el suministro de agua