Wednesday June 18, 2025
Offshore Energy —
According to Oneka Technologies, the Fort Bragg Planning Commission unanimously approved the initiative on May 28, 2025, following the completion of the environmental review process. The review included a 30-day public consultation.
The project, partly funded by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), is now entering the deployment phase.
“This approval represents a major milestone in advancing towards the deployment of our wave-powered desalination technology off the California coast,” said the company in a social media post.
“It is particularly significant as it marks the first seawater desalination pilot project to successfully complete the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process since the adoption of updated regulations in 2015. We’re grateful for the support and thoughtful input from the community and city officials throughout this process, and we look forward to bringing sustainable freshwater solutions in Fort Bragg.”