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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Appeals Court Clears Path for Controversial Pine Mountain Logging Project

Appeals Court Clears Path for Controversial Pine Mountain Logging Project

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The legal team stands in the hallway of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Final Arguments Presented in Pine Mountain Legal Challenge

ForestWatch and friends take our years-long fight to one of the top courts in the country

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Celebrating Latino Conservation Week: Connecting Communities and Protecting Our Natural Resources

ForestWatch joined by hosting a night hike and collaborating on a full moon kayak paddleout.

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Celebrating Major Victories for Wildlife: Room to Roam Act and Poison Free Wildlife Act Signed into Law! 

Supporters submitted over 5,500 emails.

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CA State Lawmakers Uplift Local Governments in Holding the Oil & Gas Industry Accountable

Governor Newsom signs bills to uplift communities ability to regulate oil drilling and help address polluting idle wells.

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The “Fix Our Forests Act” | A Threat in Disguise  

Community submits over 500 emails in opposition to contentious public lands legislation.

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