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

New Oil Exploration in Cuyama Valley Approved Despite Opposition, Unanswered Questions 

By on January 31, 2024 in Climate change, Cuyama Valley, Environmental Law, Oil Development, Santa Barbara County

Planning Commissioners reject concerns from local residents, groups.

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PUBLIC Lands Act heads for Senate floor vote

By on January 16, 2024 in Carrizo Plain, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Public Lands

Surprise update, PUBLIC Lands Act heads for Senate floor vote for the first time!

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Ventura County Toxic Tour

By on January 16, 2024 in eNews, Oil Development, Public Lands, Ventura County

Head regulators of oil and gas in California tour oil drilling infrastructure sites in Ventura County.  

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Groups File Opening Arguments in Pine Mountain Logging Appeal

By on December 22, 2023 in Environmental Law, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Pine Mountain

ForestWatch and partners continue work to protect the area.

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2023 Top Legislative Accomplishments

By on December 22, 2023 in Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, ForestWatch, Land Management, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Oil Development, Public Lands, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County

With our generous supporters by our side, we have accomplished some remarkable victories together!

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2023 Top Accomplishments

By on December 13, 2023 in Carrizo Plain, Cuyama Valley, ForestWatch, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Oil Development, Outdoor Connection, Pine Mountain, Public Lands, Recreation, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Wildlife Protection

With our generous supporters by our side, we have accomplished some remarkable victories together!

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