Chumash Cultural Resource Preservation - CCRP

We are preservation advocates working together to preserve archaeological sites and other cultural resources. WHAT ARE CULTURAL RESOURCES?

Our mission is to protect and preserve cultural resources such as sacred sites, archaeological sites, historical sites, and resource gathering. The term "cultural resources" generally refers to aspects of a cultural system that are valued by or are significantly representative of a culture or that contain significant information about a culture. Cultural resources may be tangible entities (such as

sites, buildings, and objects) or cultural practices. The term is often applied to sites, areas, or buildings which represent significant places or events in the flow of human experience. The term sometimes specifically refers to the remnants, evidence, and areas associated with human activities or otherwise considered significant or important, and may include the following:

* Prehistoric and ethno-historic Native American archaeological sites.

* Historic archaeological sites.

* Historic buildings or structures.

* Elements or areas of the natural landscape which have traditional cultural significance.

* Prehistoric and Ethnohistoric Native American Archaeological Sites

* Prehistoric sites represent the material remnants of Native American societies and their activities.

* Ethnohistoric sites are defined as Native American settlements occupied after the arrival of European settlers in California. Such sites include villages, seasonal camp sites, stone tool quarry sites, hunting and butchering sites, traditional trails, and sites with rock carvings or paintings. Archaeologists identify such sites by the presence of one or more of the following:

* Stone flakes made of chert, jasper, quartzite, quartz, basalt, obsidian, and other rock types.

* Shell, animal bone, ground stone tools used for grinding seeds, such as manos, mutates, or bedrock mortars.

* Plant foods, such as carbonized seeds.

* Artifacts, such as arrow or spear points, and fragments of pottery vessels.

* Darker soil with evidence of human activity, called midden.

* Circular depressions representing houses or ceremonial structures. Areas of Traditional Cultural Significance
These are areas that have been, and often continue to be, of economic and/or religious significance to people today. They include Native American sacred areas where religious ceremonies are practiced or which are central to their origins as a people. They also include areas where Native Americans gather plants for food, medicinal, or economic purposes. A certain degree of protection is provided for such resources by California state law.

08/06/2026

CHUMASH STORYTELLING, 8/8 - 11AM

LPFA’s Wheeler Gorge Summer Interpretive Programs continue this Saturday, August 8th with a presentation by Julie Tumamait! This FREE event (though donations are appreciated) begins at 11am outside the center.

Join us for a family-friendly presentation sharing stories from the local Chumash people of the Ojai area to learn how the Chumash have lived on this land for thousands of years and continue to thrive today. This interactive presentation includes stories, music and activities to engage with children and information fascinating for all ages. Bring your friends and family, and we’ll see you SATURDAY at the Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center!

07/25/2026

🌊Protect California’s Coast and Redwoods! The health of coast redwood forests is tied to what happens far beyond the trees themselves.

California’s coast is facing a serious threat, and your voice can help. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is reviewing the California Coastal Management Program, which helps ensure California has a voice in federal decisions affecting its coast.

⚠️Public comments are due by 11:59 PM PT on August 22. ⚠️Urge NOAA to uphold California’s Coastal Management Program and preserve California’s ability to defend its coast and connected landscapes.

If this program is weakened, offshore oil drilling, pipelines, and other coastal projects could move forward with less state, Tribal, local, and public input. The consequences would not stop at the shoreline. Oil spills, chronic pollution, and industrial activity can harm marine life, coastal streams, and the wildlife that depend on connected coastal ecosystems.

Submit a public comment today: https://bit.ly/4fzlu2s

📸 Photo: Orenda Randuch
A scenic view of the California coast with a path surrounded by greenery leading to the ocean.

07/23/2026

Our coast needs all of us. 🌊

Join us for the Ocean Protectors Summit on Tuesday, July 28, from 5:30–8:00 PM to learn how our community can take action to protect California's coast from expanded offshore drilling, including the proposed Sable project and the federal 5-Year Offshore Drilling Plan.

This evening will bring together community members, local advocates, scientists, and environmental organizations to share what's happening, what's at stake, and the meaningful ways our community can get involved. Enjoy dinner, hear from experts leading this work, and connect with others who are ready to turn concern into action through grassroots organizing.

Whether you're new to this issue or already involved, there's a place for you in this movement. Together, we can build a stronger, more informed community working to protect the Santa Barbara Channel and California's coastline.

Tuesday, July 28
5:30–8:00 PM
Dinner provided @ 5:30
Somatic Practice for Grounding
Learn from Experts
Community Brainstorm on Local Organizing Strategy

Hosted by OGAN, Center for Biological Diversity, SB Channelkeeper, Surfrider, Fearless Grandmothers, Sierra Club, The Fund for Santa Barbara

All are welcome. 💙
RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/uIZnBt7IDcR8w8kBGblN?

07/23/2026

California Sues Trump Administration Again Over Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline - edhat The California pipeline reclassification battle just escalated. Here's what is happening as the state sues the Trump administration again.

07/23/2026

From 2016 to 2020 there were 36 reports of oil on the ocean. This year alone there are 48. Largest amount was 12 in April.

Platform Harmony was restarted in end of March with hondo to be the last in june.

Over the 10years the Platforms were shut down why was there so little reports on oil in the ocean.

36 reports over a 4 year period compared to 3 months of 48 reports.

Coincidence?

This small business have several lawsuits against them including criminal charges. 18mil coastal commission fine, attorney General lawsuit for 144 unauthorized excavations, state fire Marshal lawsuits for waiving safety corrosion prevention rules, criminal charges by santa barbara county DA office for 21 criminal charges including felonies for excavation, dumping and pumping pollutants into the creeks, Federal court cases on the restart of pipeline without approvals, state court injunction requiring the company get all state approvals before restarting and then them ignoring that court order making them contempt of court.

The bottom line is this company has refused to let state agencies review and inspect the repair work to get approvals. No outside approvals by the agencies that do the approvals. Instead they called in the company buddy to give it a look over.

A small business that is bringing in hazardous material and not allowing state officials to inspect the work is very bad and shady.
They have done everything they can to side step the inspection process of the State. That is for sure.

America was founded under the rule of law so that no one person or entity is above the law. Anyone who side steps the law or chears on others is not American.

07/23/2026

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Sable's Eminent Domain Requests Included in Amendment to Latest Defense Authorization Bill

07/22/2026

Scammers!

Sable's Eminent Domain Requests Included in Amendment to Latest Defense Authorization Bill WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – Last night, the House of Representatives debated the nation's annual defense spending bill and passed an amendment that

07/21/2026

| News Channel 3-12 SAN FRANCISCO (KEYT) – California's Attorney General filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of an order issued by the Trump Administration allowing the

Photos from Santa Barbara Independent's post

07/21/2026

07/20/2026

Sable Offshore Again Gets Air Quality Exemption Near Santa Barbara Coast - edhat Santa Barbara's biggest polluter just got another free pass on flaring emissions. See how far the exemptions go — and who's fighting back.

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