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

Much-needed Recreation Funding Headed to Central Coast Public Lands

By on May 17, 2021 in Carrizo Plain, Land Management, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands, Recreation, Trails & Public Access

ForestWatch and partners identify laundry list of roads and trails needing TLC.

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Los Padres Wilderness & Rivers Bill Introduced in Senate

By on May 3, 2021 in Carrizo Plain, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands, Rivers, Wilderness

Senator Padilla introduces companion legislation to Central Coast Heritage Protection Act

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Behind the New ForestWatch Logo

By on April 15, 2021 in ForestWatch

Read more about the story and the people behind our new look.

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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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April in Bloom: What to Look for in the Los Padres

By on April 5, 2021 in Los Padres National Forest

While it may not be a superbloom year, there’s still plenty to see in our region.

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