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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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California’s Lead Ammunition Ban for Hunting Goes Into Full Effect

Ban prohibits lead ammo for hunting on public and private lands.

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Fire Restrictions Implemented Across the Los Padres National Forest

Restrictions prohibit campfires and target shooting outside of designated sites.

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90,000 Comments Submitted Opposing Plan for New Drilling and Fracking on Public Lands

ForestWatch and other groups hand-deliver boxes of comments to BLM.

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Industry Lawsuits Take Aim at Popular Wildlife Corridor Ordinance

Measures to protect wildlife received broad public and scientific support.

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Trump Administration Releases Draft Study of Drilling and Fracking Throughout Central Coast Region

Public comments accepted until June 10.

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Judge Approves Legal Agreement to Extend Ban on Unmanaged Target Shooting in Los Padres National Forest

Forest Service places hold on target shooting in response to lawsuit.

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County Votes to Study Lax Oversight of Oil Drilling Permits Near Forest

Many permits were approved a half-century ago, placing the environment and communities at risk.

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