Southern Environmental Law Center: Seabed Mining in Virginia's Federal Waters Would Threaten Coastal Communities, Resources
June 23, 2026
June 23, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 23 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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Seabed mining in Virginia's federal waters would threaten coastal communities, resources
SELC opposes exploitation of public resource for private gain
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WASHINGTON -- Today, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced it is considering opening federal waters off the Virginia coast to seabed . . .
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Seabed mining in Virginia's federal waters would threaten coastal communities, resources
SELC opposes exploitation of public resource for private gain
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WASHINGTON -- Today, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced it is considering opening federal waters off the Virginia coast to seabed . . .