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

Spring Break in the Los Padres

Exposing teenagers to the beauty and richness that exists within a short distance from home.

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Ventura County Adopts Protections for Wildlife Corridors

In historic 3-2 vote, supervisors adopt a wildlife corridor ordinance—the first of its kind in the state.

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Ventura County Supervisors Receive Overwhelming Community Support for Wildlife Corridors

Over 700 individuals, 41 organizations, 17 businesses, and four cities support the proposal.

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ForestWatch Engages New Stakeholders By Going Outside

Fostering nature connection for a stronger conservation movement.

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Forest Service Protects Los Padres National Forest From Unmanaged Target Shooting

Decision will allow volunteers to begin cleaning up more than 100 sites.

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Legislation Introduced to Protect Carrizo Plain, Other National Monuments

Bill introduced in response to Trump administration’s attempts to shrink monuments.

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