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 Ask Biden Administration to Cancel Local Logging Projects
Request includes Tecuya Ridge, Cuddy Valley, and Pine Mountain logging projects.
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Santa Barbara County Recreation Master Plan Survey
Let the County know what you need to play, run, bike, hike, camp, and get outdoors.
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Bill Reintroduced to Protect Public Lands and Rivers Across the Central Coast
Passage of local wilderness protections possible this year.
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After Disinformation Campaign, Ventura County Forced to Send Oil and Gas Regulations to Ballot
Deceitful industry tactics risk new common-sense regulations.
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A Visual Journey Through the Carrizo Plain National Monument
Join Chuck Graham as he takes you through the hidden and no-so-hidden world of the Carrizo Plain.
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Biden Administration Pauses Federal Fossil Fuel Leasing and Commits to Land Protection
Executive Orders Protect Public Lands Including Los Padres, Carrizo Plain
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Wild Things
Each month, we highlight our region's unique plants and animals. Click to learn more...
