Name
From Oilfields to Green Spaces: Reclaiming Urban Wellsites in Disadvantaged Communities
Date & Time
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
Description

This session explores how decommissioned oilfields in urban areas—particularly in Northern California—are being repurposed into public parks and community spaces. Focusing on low-income and historically disadvantaged neighborhoods, the discussion will highlight how wellsite conversion can support environmental justice, public health, and local economic revitalization. Learn how agencies and grassroots coalitions are using land reuse as a pathway toward community renewal.