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

ForestWatch Teams Up With Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara to Clean Up La Cumbre Peak

By on July 2, 2019 in Outdoor Connection, Santa Barbara County, Stewardship, Trash Cleanups, Volunteer Projects, Youth Engagement

It was the first trip to the peak for many.

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12th Annual Ojai WILD! a Major Success

By on July 2, 2019 in Events, Ventura County

Over 325 attendees helped raise nearly $110,000 for public land conservation.

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California’s Lead Ammunition Ban for Hunting Goes Into Full Effect

By on July 1, 2019 in California Condor, Target Shooting, Wildlife Protection

Ban prohibits lead ammo for hunting on public and private lands.

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Volunteers Remove 30 Pounds of Used Lead Ammunition from Local Trailhead

By on June 30, 2019 in Santa Barbara County, Target Shooting, Trash Cleanups, Volunteer Projects

Ammo removed along with 120 pounds of other microtrash.

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Fire Restrictions Implemented Across the Los Padres National Forest

By on June 28, 2019 in Forest Service, Wildfire

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

By on June 17, 2019 in Forest Service, Logging & Vegetation Clearing

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

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