Shannon McComb

Growing up in Ventura County, California Shannon McComb has been working to save the environment since the young age of 8 years old. Shannon has made many speeches and testified before federal and state agencies such as, California State Lands Commission, California Coastal Commission, U.S. Maritime Administration, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Transportation, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Shannon was recognized for her outstanding achievements by the Sierra Club, Earth Alert, and many local groups. She was the recipient of the Equinox Award from Earth Alert and the Environmental Hero Of the Year Award from the Sierra Club, presented to her on June 8, 2008 by California Lt. Governor Garamendi. At the event, she said, "Politicians are always saying they're doing good things for us, but they don't ask us what we want. I want to be a voice for children and for others who can't speak up for themselves." Garamendi only had kind words for Shannon such as, "Shannon is a remarkable young woman. She helped focus my attention on the problems of LNG as a fuel source." "We're blessed with a new group of leaders that will replace those of us that will eventually move on — and they are exemplified by Shannon," Garamendi said. She received these honors at the age of 13 because of her work opposing the importation of liquefied natural gas (LNG), and for her ongoing efforts to help the environment. Her hopes for the future are to become an environmental lawyer, and the first female President. Lt. Governor Garamendi stated he would not be surprised to see her on the national stage. She has been helping environmental causes for five years, and she will continue her efforts, with the inspiration of her family and the people of her community. She has made significant contributions to protect California's coastal, water and land resources, and has been inspiring young people to participate in their government and to provide a voice for those unheard.
Awards
* Earth Alert - Equinox Award for Environmental Activism, 2008
* Sierra Club - Environmental Hero of 2008
* Lt. Governor John Garamendi, State of California, Commendation in Honor of Shannon McComb, in Recognition of her Distinguished Achievements to protect our state's coastal, water and land resources, 2008
* Assemblymember Pedro Nava, California State Legislature, 35th Assembly District Certificate of Recognition, for outstanding activism to protect our environment, 2008
* Assemblymember Pedro Nava, California State Legislature, 35th Assembly District Certificate of Recognition, Outstanding Youth 2008, April 3, 2008
* Assemblywoman Julia Brownley, California State Legislature, 41st Assembly District Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Community Activism, 2008
* County of Ventura Board of Supervisors, Steve Bennett, Supervisor, First District Honors and Recognizes Shannon McComb for her work opposing LNG, 2008
* City of Oxnard, Outstanding Youth Award for 2008 Commission on Community Relations, 28th Annual Community Recognition Award
* Oxnard School District, Board of Trustees Certificate of Appreciation, May 2, 2007 for opposition to the proposed Cabrillo Port Liquefied Natural Gas Deepwater Port off the coast of Oxnard
* City of Port Hueneme, June 2008, Certificate of Appreciation for work in helping to preserve the environment
* Los Padres Chapter Liquefied Natural Gas Task Force, Certificate for Leadership and Outstanding Service, 2008
* Girl Scouts of America - Bronze Award (2006); Silver Award (2009)
* 2009 Americanism Essay Contest Winner, Ventura Elks Lodge #1430, 7th & 8th Grades, 2nd Place
* President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement (2009), President Barack Obama
* President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement (2006), President George W. Bush
Testimony before government agencies
Shannon McComb testified before numerous public agencies since 2005; among those are:
California State Lands Commission,
California Coastal Commission,
U.S. Maritime Association,
U.S. Coast Guard,
U.S. Department of Homeland Security,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Oxnard School District Board of Trustees,
Oxnard City Council
Publications:
Article: "Why President's Day is So Important...," January 29, 2009, Ventura County Star/Poem: "Ragged Point"

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