On November 18, 2025, the Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution reaffirming its strong opposition to offshore oil and gas drilling and deep seabed mining, in response to federal proposals to expand energy development in Pacific waters. The Board also approved joining the Local Government OCS Coordination Program, a coalition of coastal counties working together to protect California’s coastline through coordinated advocacy, monitoring, and public engagement.
This action builds on Marin’s long legacy of environmental leadership, including a 2018 resolution opposing new drilling, and a 2020 local ordinance requiring voter approval for any onshore infrastructure supporting offshore development. Marin’s coast is also protected by the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, which prohibits offshore drilling within its boundaries. Together, these local and federal safeguards create a strong legal and logistical barrier to future oil and gas projects—regardless of changes at the federal level.
“We’ve fought hard in Marin to protect our coast from offshore drilling, and we’re going to keep showing up,” said Supervisor Dennis Rodoni. “These federal proposals threaten not only our environment but the livelihoods and heritage of our coastal communities. By joining with other coastal counties, we’re sending a clear message—our ocean is not for sale.”
This resolution sends a clear message to federal regulators: oil and gas drilling is incompatible with Marin’s environmental values, coastal resilience, and community well-being.
Learn more online about Marin County’s response to federal actions.