BLM Prepares to Expand Oil and Gas Production in Central California

Jul 15, 2025

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On June 23, 2025, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a 30-day comment period on proposed oil and gas leasing and development on federal land in eastern Fresno, western Kern, Kings, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura counties. The BLM’s Bakersfield Field is gathering input on a supplemental environmental impact stateme…