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ForestWatch Hosts Bilingual Hikes In Santa Barbara and Ojai

We invite members from our Spanish-speaking community to get outdoors in Los Padres.

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Land and Water Conservation Fund Set to Expire Unless Congress Acts

Over 125 parks across the Central Coast have received funding through the legislation.

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Trails, Schools, and Conservation Lands to Be Opened for Oil Drilling, Fracking Across Central Coast

Proposal could open up over 200,000 acres of public land and mineral estate along Central Coast to drilling and fracking.

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Trails and Tacos: A Celebration of Latino Conservation Week

ForestWatch hosted an organized hike to show support for public lands, highlight Latinx contributions to conservation, and build community amongst participants.

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Forest Service Proposes Converting Heavily-damaged Road Near San Rafael Wilderness to Non-motorized Trail

Project would establish sustainable public access to La Brea Canyon.

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Forest Service Reopens Thomas Fire Area, Some Trails and Campgrounds Remain Closed

Trails on Santa Barbara city and county land remain closed, and caution is urged in some areas that have reopened.

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Santa Paula Canyon Drilling: Upcoming Court Date and Hearing

ForestWatch and partners to make oral arguments in lawsuit against new drilling.

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New Landowner in Matilija Canyon Causes Trail Access Concern (Updated)

To address concerns, the landowner assures us that public access will remain open.

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Private Landowner Makes Changes to Public Access on Sisar Canyon Trail

Popular Ojai trail lacks a permanent public access easement at the end of Sisar Canyon Road.

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New Trail Plan Near Lake Piru Approved, Access Fees to Remain

Federal agency overseeing Santa Felicia Dam approves plan to facilitate forest trail access that includes steep fees.

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