Briefing: Trump Administration Orders Restart of Dangerous Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline

On March 14, 2026, the Trump Administration ordered the restart of the Santa Barbara oil pipeline, a move that has drawn scrutiny from environmental organizations.

The Center for Biological Diversity has highlighted potential environmental risks associated with the pipeline's operation, including the threat of spills that could impact local ecosystems.

Local communities have voiced their opposition to the decision, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of the pipeline's implications on both environmental safety and infrastructure reliability.