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Outgoing Administration Finalizes Environmental Regulatory Rollback
By ForestWatch on December 16, 2020 in Environmental Law, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Mining, Oil Development, Pine Mountain, Public Lands
New changes to environmental regulations threaten public lands.
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ForestWatch Makes Official Request to List Cuesta Ridge Thistle as Sensitive Species
Species would receive special protections if listed.
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Lawsuit Filed to Stop New Oil Well, Pipeline in California’s Carrizo Plain National Monument
New well and pipeline would be the first since the national monument was established.
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Forest Service Closes Developed Campgrounds to Reduce Visitor and Employee Exposure to COVID-19
Responsible and safe day recreation and backpacking are still allowed.
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Forest Service Keeps Pine Mountain Data Secret; ForestWatch Files Legal Appeal
By Bryant Baker on December 4, 2020 in Forest Service, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Ventura County
Appeal seeks tree stand data for the project area.
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Volunteers Clean Up Lead Ammo and Trash for Halloween
Two groups of volunteers removed over 250 pounds of trash near Santa Barbara.
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