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Forest Service to Expedite Backcountry Logging on Mt. Pinos

By on April 8, 2021 in Call to Action, Location, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Mt. Pinos Area, Native Americans, Ventura County, Wildfire

Project threatens old-growth forests, rare wildlife, and an area sacred to Indigenous people.

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Over 99.9% of Public Comments Oppose Pine Mountain Project According to Analysis

By on April 6, 2021 in Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Pine Mountain, Ventura County

In-depth look at public comments reveals widespread opposition.

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A Gray Wolf’s Epic Journey Toward the Central Coast

By on April 5, 2021 in Wildlife Protection

Will we soon hear howls in the Los Padres National Forest?

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Latino Advocacy Week

By on March 18, 2021 in Uncategorized

Join us for a screening of Yo Cuento—a public lands advocacy focused film hosted by Latino Outdoors. The film and panel will include ForestWatch’s, Graciela Cabello.

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Deb Haaland Makes History as First Native American Cabinet Member

By on March 15, 2021 in BLM, Carrizo Plain, Department of the Interior, Indigenous, Land Management, Native Americans, Oil Development, Wildlife Protection

Secretary Haaland to oversee public lands including Carrizo Plain National Monument.

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New Trails Guide Released for Southern Los Padres NF

By on March 12, 2021 in Public Lands, Publications, Trails & Public Access

Visit our online store to get the new edition of Hiking & Backpacking Santa Barbara & Ventura by Craig R. Carey.

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Congress Passes Central Coast Land and River Protections

By on February 26, 2021 in Carrizo Plain, Carrizo Plain, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands, Wilderness

Conservation act benefits local recreation, economies, wildlife, and communities

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Santa Barbara County Recreation Master Plan Survey

By on February 18, 2021 in Outdoor Connection, Public Lands, Recreation, Santa Barbara County, Trails & Public Access, Youth Engagement

Let the County know what you need to play, run, bike, hike, camp, and get outdoors.

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Bill Reintroduced to Protect Public Lands and Rivers Across the Central Coast

By on February 11, 2021 in Carrizo Plain, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands, Wilderness

Passage of local wilderness protections possible this year.

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After Disinformation Campaign, Ventura County Forced to Send Oil and Gas Regulations to Ballot

By on February 4, 2021 in Fracking, Oil Development, Ventura County

Deceitful industry tactics risk new common-sense regulations.

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