Planning Next Move on Summerland Oil

Photo/graphics by Harry Rabin

Photo/graphics by Harry Rabin

As the State Lands Commission (SLC) moves toward its June/July planning for the capping of the next leaking Summerland oil wells, HTO Advisory Board members Harry Rabin and Nora McNeely-Hurley are putting their heads together on what they are observing by drone (Rabin) and daily observation (McNeely-Hurley). Rabin, who is in contact with State Lands officials about what he is seeing by drone, is also communicating with a UCSB researcher who is able to scientifically identify spilled oil with its source(s). The above image shows how Rabin is working to pinpoint locations, and with Nora McNeely-Hurley's generous offer of financial help from her family foundation, Manitou, for science help, HTO's hope is that their diligent work will help SLC plan out the contracting work that is to come.