The City of Whittier continues to actively research ways in which our assets can best be utilized for the betterment of our residents. Protecting our water rights, assuring the viability of our landfill, and maximizing our economic base are all a part of this effort.

The City awarded a mineral lease to extract water, natural gas, and oil from the sub-surface formations under 1,290 acres of land owned by the City to Matrix Oil Corporation in 2008 and recently extended the lease for an additional three years. 

The City has processed an Environmental Impact Report (click here), in conjunction with the amended conditional use permit application.

To find out more about the Mineral Extraction Project in the Whittier Hills, please click on the following documents.