ForestWatch’s primary state priorities include legislation focused on habitat connectivity, holding oil and gas operators accountable, and ensuring equitable access to outdoor spaces.
About Carla Mena
Carla Mena is the Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs for Los Padres ForestWatch.
ForestWatch Leads Federal and State Legislators Staff on Fire Ecology Hike in Los Padres
The hike aimed to provide an opportunity to learn more about the complexity of fire ecology in the Los Padres.
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America the Beautiful for All Coalition Fly-in
ForestWatch and more than 100 Coalition members of the America the Beautiful for All Coalition (ATB4All) convened in Washington, DC.
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PUBLIC Lands Act heads for Senate floor vote
Surprise update, PUBLIC Lands Act heads for Senate floor vote for the first time!
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Ventura County Toxic Tour
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
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
Legislation would prioritize polluter profits over public health and environment.
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