New Offshore Drilling Plan Threatens $250 Billion Coastal Economy
A new Trump administration proposal would open California, Florida, and Alaska waters to offshore drilling, threatening the nation's coastal recreation and tourism economy, and the fishing industry, which together generate $250 billion annually and support 3.3 million American jobs. The Surfrider Foundation is calling on elected officials and the public to submit formal opposition during the public comment period, which runs through January 22, 2026.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's proposed 5-Year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2026-2031...
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