Los Padres ForestWatch protects wildlife, wilderness, water, and sustainable access throughout the Los Padres National Forest and the Carrizo Plain National Monument. We achieve this through education, advocacy, and when necessary, legal action for the benefit of our communities, climate, and future generations.

News Items

Groups Appeal Extension of Drilling Permit in Sespe Oil Field

By on November 9, 2021 in Oil Development, Ventura County

Permit extension the first in more than 25 years.

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Indigenous Peoples Day 2021

By on October 11, 2021 in Indigenous, Native Americans, Public Lands, Social Justice, Tribal Nations, Uncategorized

Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It is a day to honor, reflect, and take action in solidarity with Indigenous communities across the country.

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Stand for a Stand

By on September 20, 2021 in Call to Action, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Mt. Pinos Area

Help protect Mt. Pinos by pledging to Stand for a Stand!

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Places to Hike During the Forest Closure

By on September 3, 2021 in eNews, Forest Service, Outdoor Connection, Public Lands, Recreation, Trails & Public Access, Uncategorized

A list of places to hike outside of the Los Padres National Forest during the temporary closure.

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Webinar With Miguel Ordeñana Offers Insight Into Lives of Southern California Mountain Lions

By on September 3, 2021 in Wildlife Protection

Urban wildlife expert talks about mountain lions in and around LA.

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ForestWatch Joins 70 Groups to Request That Gray Wolves Be Re-listed as Endangered

By on July 30, 2021 in Wildlife Protection

Coalition seeks to overturn Trump-era delisting of the gray wolf.

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