Offshore drilling and seabed mining opposition
Summary
The city wanted to ban onshore support facilities for offshore oil drilling, but the template ordinance collides with Eureka's own coastal industrial zoning. The new plan: a resolution of opposition plus folding the ban into the Local Coastal Program update, which the Coastal Commission must certify. Advocates also want deep-sea mining added.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct fiscal impact now — it's folded into work already budgeted for the coastal program update.
Anyone who cares about protecting Humboldt Bay and the coast from oil-drilling pollution, plus the fishing and tourism economy.
Supporters of expanded offshore drilling argue cheaper fuel matters to working residents.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - May 19, 2026
The council formally opposes new and existing offshore oil and gas drilling and deep seabed mining off the Eureka coast. A local ordinance can't override the Local Coastal Program, so the real prohibition has to be worked into the LCP update.
City Council - May 5, 2026
The city wanted to ban onshore support facilities for offshore oil drilling, but the template ordinance collides with Eureka's own coastal industrial zoning. The new plan: a resolution of opposition plus folding the ban into the Local Coastal Program update, which the Coastal Commission must certify. Advocates also want deep-sea mining added.
City Council - Jan 20, 2026
Federal proposals could open offshore oil drilling leases off Humboldt County as early as 2029, with comments due January 23. Council agreed to send an opposition letter, support AB 1536, and explore local ordinances restricting oil and gas infrastructure within city limits.
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