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Environmental Groups Seek Protections for Endangered Steelhead in the Santa Maria River

New lawsuit seeks water releases from Twitchell Dam to allow steelhead movement.

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Supervisors Approve Resolution Opposing Trump’s Oil Drilling and Fracking Plan

Plan would open 122,000 acres of public land and mineral estate in Santa Barbara County to new oil drilling and fracking.

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Bobcats Now Safe From Trophy Hunting in California

New law bans bobcat trophy hunting in California and mandates a management plan to maintain healthy bobcat populations.

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Los Angeles Times Article Highlights Ineffectiveness of Fuel Breaks Throughout California

Story cites leading scientists, firefighters, Forest Service employees, and conservation groups.

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Supervisors Take the First Step Towards Modernizing Antiquated Oil Drilling Permits

The move will protect public lands, clean water, and healthy communities throughout the county.

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Los Padres ForestWatch: Fifteen Years of Conservation Victories

Take a look at what we’ve accomplished together.

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ForestWatch Hosts Community Hike with Congressman Salud Carbajal

Constituents come out to meet their representative and to enjoy a naturalist-led hike.

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ForestWatch Testifies at First Congressional Hearing for Central Coast Heritage Protection Act

Director of Youth and Community Engagement, Graciela Cabello, testifies in support of the bill.

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New Oil Drilling Halted in Carrizo Plain National Monument

Appeal upheld in challenge to plans for a new oil well and pipeline.

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12th Annual Ojai WILD! a Major Success

Over 325 attendees helped raise nearly $110,000 for public land conservation.

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