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Heavy equipment from a fracking operation in a mountainous area of the Sespe Oil Field

Agencies Cancel Plans to Frack Wells, Build Pipelines in Los Padres National Forest

By on April 15, 2024 in Climate change, Fracking, Oil Development, Ventura County

Signals end of toxic era of fracking in the Sespe Oil Field

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Women’s History Month: Leaders of Central Coast Public Lands

By on March 25, 2024 in Carrizo Plain, History, Public Lands, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County

Honoring extraordinary women who have played a leading role in protecting public lands and waters throughout California’s central coast region.

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Forest Service Releases Draft Management Plan for Wild & Scenic Piru Creek

By on March 19, 2024 in Rivers, Ventura County

Stakeholders weigh in on southern California’s newest “Wild and Scenic” waterway

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Celebrating Environmental Leaders on California’s Central Coast

By on February 23, 2024 in History

Honoring and celebrating individuals within our community who champion various environmental causes.

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New Oil Exploration in Cuyama Valley Approved Despite Opposition, Unanswered Questions 

By on January 31, 2024 in Climate change, Cuyama Valley, Environmental Law, Oil Development, Santa Barbara County

Planning Commissioners reject concerns from local residents, groups.

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Groups File Opening Arguments in Pine Mountain Logging Appeal

By on December 22, 2023 in Environmental Law, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Pine Mountain

ForestWatch and partners continue work to protect the area.

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Appeals Court Upholds Ventura County Programs to Safeguard Wildlife Connectivity 

By on November 14, 2023 in Environmental Law, Ventura County, Wildlife Protection

Wildlife corridor protections upheld in court for a second time.

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Native American Ancestral Lands in California: Interactive Map

By on November 14, 2023 in eNews, Indigenous, Native Americans, Public Lands, Recreation, Tribal Nations, Uncategorized

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we created an interactive map that you can use to identify ancestral lands.

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The Montecito Ring Nets Have Been Removed

By on November 9, 2023 in Dam Removal

The Montecito ring nets have finally been removed.

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Hispanic Heritage Month — Conservation and Environmental Contributions

By on October 11, 2023 in Environmental Education, Environmental Justice, History, Public Lands, Social Justice, Stewardship

Contributions are diverse and impactful, reflecting the community’s dedication to protecting land, wildlife, and culture.

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