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Trump Administration Proposes Rollback of Oil Drilling Regulations in National Forests

Weaker regulations would apply to thousands of acres in the Los Padres National Forest.

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020

A day to honor, reflect, and take action in solidarity with Indigenous communities across the country.

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Governor Signs Rodenticide Ban to Protect Wildlife and Pets from Poisoning

The law will help protect mountain lions, bobcats, owls, and other wildlife in Los Padres National Forest and beyond.

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Thousands Oppose First Federal Oil Lease Sale in California in Eight Years

First auction of 1.2 million acres opened to new oil drilling and fracking announced.

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Judge Allows Conservation Groups to Defend Ventura County Wildlife Connectivity from Industry Legal Challenge

ForestWatch and partners now head to court.

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As Trump Admin Pushes Logging, Community Comes Together to Protect Pine Mountain

16,000 individuals, 60 businesses, 70 orgs, and elected officials join opposition.

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As Comment Period Enters Final Week, Opposition to Logging Project Tops 10,000 Comments

Tribal groups, businesses, organizations, & elected officials join community to protect Pine Mountain.

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Ventura County Takes Another Step Toward Updating Antiquated Oil Permitting Laws

Planning commission advances regs that hold all new oil development to modern permitting standards.

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ForestWatch Lawsuit Seeks Document Disclosure Relating to Los Padres National Forest Campground Privatization

Lawsuit comes nearly a year after information request submitted.

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House Takes Another Step Toward Wilderness and Wild River Protections for Central Coast

The House amends must-pass legislation to include Central Coast Heritage Protection Act

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