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.
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Environmental Groups Prevail in California Steelhead Case
Major victory for endangered steelhead and the Santa Maria River!
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Appeal Aims to Protect California’s Pine Mountain, Reyes Peak from Controversial Logging Project
By Bryant Baker on September 19, 2023 in Environmental Law, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Pine Mountain, Ventura County
Case moves to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Victory for Wildlife: Ventura County Supervisors Adopt Protections for Critical Wildlife Crossings in Los Padres National Forest
New protections for wildlife crossings so animals can safely roam.
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After August Recess Legislative Update
By ForestWatch on September 11, 2023 in Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands, Uncategorized
Legislative Update September National Wilderness Month & Environmental Roundtable with Congressman Grijalva and Congressman Carbajal.
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Local Families Come Together for a River Campout During Latino Conservation Week
By ForestWatch on August 17, 2023 in Community Hikes, Environmental Education, Events, Latino Outreach, Outdoor Connection, Youth Engagement
Local families enjoyed time together and learned about threats to our rivers.
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Oil Company Ordered to Permanently Close Oil Wells, Restore Habitat in California’s Carrizo Plain National Monument
Company must plug 11 wells and reclaim oil pads and roads.
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