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

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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The Story of Mary Norman: A Black Woman in the Los Padres

By on February 19, 2021 in Environmental Justice

Learn about what a Black woman went through in the Los Padres 100 years ago.

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