Environmental Advocacy
We actively participate in coastal protection initiatives, habitat restoration projects, and sustainable resource management. And we ensure our Indigenous perspectives are heard and integrated into environmental policy decisions affecting our traditional territories.
Mountains to the Sea: The 2025 Southwestern Tribal Summit
Coastal Band joins other tribal and environmental organizations at this summit in a Ventura—a unique opportunity to explore our connections to the land and sea and share our stories and resources.
Coastal Band Opposes Sable Offshore Corp.’s Pipeline Plan Along Gaviota Coast
Our voices carry one unified message: California’s coastline is not a sacrifice zone—and communities across the state are prepared to fight for its future.
Santa Barbara Prescribed Fire Training Exchange
Teresa Romero (Coastal Band) and Carlie Domingues (Chumash) lead a powerful cultural awareness presentation at the annual Santa Barbara Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (SBTREX).
Sailing the Coast: A Journey on Okeanos Explorer
Mia Lopez (Coastal Band) and her daughter Keli join the expedition team aboard NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer to share their knowledge, traditions, and connections to the ocean and learn about ocean exploration operations first hand.
Chumash National Marine Sanctuary
Coastal Band members serve on the advisory board of this historic new sanctuary, collaboratively protecting, managing, and stewarding the area’s rich ecological and cultural resources.
