2024 lead removal efforts underway in the Los Padres National Forest
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Getting the Lead Out…of the Forest
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Agencies Cancel Plans to Frack Wells, Build Pipelines in Los Padres National Forest
Signals end of toxic era of fracking in the Sespe Oil Field
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Women’s History Month: Leaders of Central Coast Public Lands
Honoring extraordinary women who have played a leading role in protecting public lands and waters throughout California’s central coast region.
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Forest Service Releases Draft Management Plan for Wild & Scenic Piru Creek
Stakeholders weigh in on southern California’s newest “Wild and Scenic” waterway
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Celebrating Environmental Leaders on California’s Central Coast
Honoring and celebrating individuals within our community who champion various environmental causes.
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New Oil Exploration in Cuyama Valley Approved Despite Opposition, Unanswered Questions
Planning Commissioners reject concerns from local residents, groups.
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Groups File Opening Arguments in Pine Mountain Logging Appeal
ForestWatch and partners continue work to protect the area.
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Appeals Court Upholds Ventura County Programs to Safeguard Wildlife Connectivity
Wildlife corridor protections upheld in court for a second time.
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Native American Ancestral Lands in California: Interactive Map
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we created an interactive map that you can use to identify ancestral lands.
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The Montecito Ring Nets Have Been Removed
The Montecito ring nets have finally been removed.
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