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Ventura County Star — Subscription — Oil company lawsuit could limit access to new Ventura preserve. Here’s why
VENTURA — Ventura Land Trust released the following statement on May 4, 20206:
Public access to Ventura Hills Nature Preserve is under threat due to a lawsuit brought by Chevron and Aera Energy.
They claim that allowing the public to use Hall Canyon Road interferes with their asserted legal rights to use the road for oil operations. Chevron and Aera have asked the Court to close Hall Canyon Road and VLT’s trailhead to the public.
Ventura Land Trust is currently in active litigation fighting to keep this vital community asset open to the public. Ventura Hills Nature Preserve is the product of more than 25 years of community effort and public investment. This preserve exists today because people across Ventura came together to ensure it would be preserved and accessible for future generations.
1,645 acres of open space, 12 miles of publicly accessible trails, countless opportunities for generations to connect with the landscape that surrounds us, and an incalculable community asset are all at stake in this fight. We need your help and support. Visit our website to learn how you can be a voice for public access, stay informed on the case, and support our efforts to keep this incredible piece of land accessible to everyone.