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 Brave the Rain to Clean Up Lizard’s Mouth
Rain doesn’t stop volunteers from removing 200 pounds of trash.
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Industry Lawsuits Take Aim at Popular Wildlife Corridor Ordinance
Measures to protect wildlife received broad public and scientific support.
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Forest Service Approves Expedited Commercial Logging Project in Condor Habitat
Project may impact nearly 50 California condor roost sites.
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Trump Administration Releases Draft Study of Drilling and Fracking Throughout Central Coast Region
By ForestWatch on April 25, 2019 in Call to Action, Carrizo Plain, Fracking, Kern County, Monterey County, Oil Development, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County
Public comments accepted until June 10.
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Judge Approves Legal Agreement to Extend Ban on Unmanaged Target Shooting in Los Padres National Forest
Forest Service places hold on target shooting in response to lawsuit.
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County Votes to Study Lax Oversight of Oil Drilling Permits Near Forest
Many permits were approved a half-century ago, placing the environment and communities at risk.
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