About Carla Mena

Carla Mena is the Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs for Los Padres ForestWatch.
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PUBLIC Lands Act heads for Senate floor vote

By on January 16, 2024 in Carrizo Plain, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Public Lands

Surprise update, PUBLIC Lands Act heads for Senate floor vote for the first time!

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Ventura County Toxic Tour

By on January 16, 2024 in eNews, Oil Development, Public Lands, Ventura County

Head regulators of oil and gas in California tour oil drilling infrastructure sites in Ventura County.  

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“America the Beautiful for All” Coalition DC Fly-in

By on May 9, 2023 in 30x30, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Environmental Education, Public Lands

Nearly 100 organizations met with over 20 congressional office to discuss environmental policy.

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H.R. 1, the “Lower Energy Costs Act,” Would Exacerbate Climate Crisis by Propping Oil and Timber Industries

By on April 10, 2023 in Environmental Education, Land Management, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Mining, Oil Development, Public Lands

Legislation would prioritize polluter profits over public health and environment.

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