New lawsuit seeks water releases from Twitchell Dam to allow steelhead movement.
Environmental Groups Seek Protections for Endangered Steelhead in the Santa Maria River
Bobcats Now Safe From Trophy Hunting in California
New law bans bobcat trophy hunting in California and mandates a management plan to maintain healthy bobcat populations.
Los Padres ForestWatch: Fifteen Years of Conservation Victories
Take a look at what we’ve accomplished together.
Trump Administration Receives Widespread Opposition to NEPA Rollback Proposal
Over 43,000 comments submitted in opposition.
New Oil Drilling Halted in Carrizo Plain National Monument
Appeal upheld in challenge to plans for a new oil well and pipeline.
ForestWatch and Partners File Lawsuit Against Logging Project in Condor Habitat
Forest Service approval of commercial logging violated federal law.
California’s Lead Ammunition Ban for Hunting Goes Into Full Effect
Ban prohibits lead ammo for hunting on public and private lands.
Industry Lawsuits Take Aim at Popular Wildlife Corridor Ordinance
Measures to protect wildlife received broad public and scientific support.
Ventura County Adopts Protections for Wildlife Corridors
In historic 3-2 vote, supervisors adopt a wildlife corridor ordinance—the first of its kind in the state.
Ventura County Supervisors Receive Overwhelming Community Support for Wildlife Corridors
Over 700 individuals, 41 organizations, 17 businesses, and four cities support the proposal.
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