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Trump Administration Proposes Rollback of Oil Drilling Regulations in National Forests
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020
A day to honor, reflect, and take action in solidarity with Indigenous communities across the country.
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.
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.
Judge Allows Conservation Groups to Defend Ventura County Wildlife Connectivity from Industry Legal Challenge
ForestWatch and partners now head to court.
As Trump Admin Pushes Logging, Community Comes Together to Protect Pine Mountain
16,000 individuals, 60 businesses, 70 orgs, and elected officials join opposition.
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.
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.
ForestWatch Lawsuit Seeks Document Disclosure Relating to Los Padres National Forest Campground Privatization
Lawsuit comes nearly a year after information request submitted.
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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