Stand Together Against Neighborhood Drilling (STAND-L.A.) is an environmental justice coalition of community groups that seeks to end neighborhood drilling in Los Angeles, California. The coalition hopes to establish a human health buffer around existing oil wells in Los Angeles to protect the health and safety of Angelenos affected by urban oil extraction.
Background
STAND-L.A. was founded in 2013 but came together officially in 2014 under the name STAND-L.A. It organizes around several urban oil sites, including the Inglewood Oil Field, Wilmington Oil Field, and Porter Ranch. These oil extraction sites operate in the neighborhoods of coalition members.
STAND-L.A.’s founding members include: Communities for a Better EnvironmentCBE Communities for a Better Environment Esperanza Community Housing CorporationEsperanza Community Housing Corporation Holman United Methodist ChurchHolman United Methodist Church Liberty Hill FoundationLiberty Hill Foundation Physicians for Social Responsibility – Los AngelesPhysicians for Social Responsibility Redeemer Community PartnershipRedeemer Community Partnership
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