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

Volunteers Remove 30 Pounds of Used Lead Ammunition from Local Trailhead

Ammo removed along with 120 pounds of other microtrash.

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Fire Restrictions Implemented Across the Los Padres National Forest

Restrictions prohibit campfires and target shooting outside of designated sites.

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Trump Administration Proposes Major Rollback of Environmental Regulations for National Forests

Changes would limit environmental review and public input for large projects.

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90,000 Comments Submitted Opposing Plan for New Drilling and Fracking on Public Lands

ForestWatch and other groups hand-deliver boxes of comments to BLM.

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AppFolio Volunteers Clean Up the Playground

Volunteers enjoy a cleanup hike complete with snakes and wildflowers!

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Spring Campout Brings Families and Youth Together

ForestWatch helps remove barriers to accessing the great outdoors with camping, rock-climbing, and hiking.

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