Morro Bay Wind Energy Area: Development of an Environmental Assessment

On April 6, 2022, BOEM announced the availability of the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Morro Bay Wind Energy Area (WEA) located approximately 20 miles off San Luis Obispo County, California. The following documents are available for your viewing:

News Release – BOEM Seeks Public Comment on Draft Environmental Analysis of Central California Offshore Wind Energy Area

Morro Bay WEA EA and Appendices: Commercial Wind Lease and Grant Issuance and Site Assessment Activities on the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf Morro Bay Wind Energy Area

The publication of the EA initiated a 30-day public comment period. The public comment period will end at 11:59 pm ET/8:59 pm PT on Friday, May 6, 2022. We look forward to hearing from you!

During the public comment period, BOEM will host two virtual public meetings to allow the public to learn more about the EA, ask questions, and provide oral testimony, at the following dates and times:

Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time – Register in advance for this webinar:

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time – Register in advance for this webinar: https://kearnswest.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A71WPOIARn2lbAnrbQyjXw