Stay informed with Santa Barbara Environmental News, your source for the latest stories on climate, conservation, sustainability, wildlife, water resources, air quality, renewable energy, and environmental policy throughout Santa Barbara County. Our coverage includes news on coastal protection, wildfires, drought, ocean health, parks, open space, habitat restoration, recycling, and environmental initiatives affecting communities from Santa Barbara and Goleta to Carpinteria, Santa Maria, Lompoc, Solvang, Buellton, and the Santa Ynez Valley.
Our Santa Barbara environmental coverage examines the issues shaping the region's natural resources and quality of life, including local government decisions, scientific research, clean energy projects, land use, environmental regulations, and community conservation efforts. Whether you're interested in protecting the Central Coast's beaches, mountains, forests, and wildlife or following the latest sustainability initiatives, you'll find timely, accurate reporting on the environmental issues impacting Santa Barbara County.