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Judge Approves Legal Agreement to Extend Ban on Unmanaged Target Shooting in Los Padres National Forest
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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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Forest Service Protects Los Padres National Forest From Unmanaged Target Shooting
Decision will allow volunteers to begin cleaning up more than 100 sites.
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Legislation Introduced to Protect Carrizo Plain, Other National Monuments
Bill introduced in response to Trump administration’s attempts to shrink monuments.
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Interior Department Quietly Proposes New Rules to Deny Public Access to Documents
Rules proposed during government shutdown would limit Freedom of Information Act requests.
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Forest Service Employees Furloughed, Los Padres Ranger Stations Closed During Government Shutdown
Central Coast public lands impacted by lengthy government shutdown.
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BLM Issues Report Highlighting Overwhelming Public Opposition to Drilling and Fracking Public Lands
Most of the 8,400 comments received oppose oil drilling and fracking of iconic Central Coast landmarks.
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Congress Approves Farm Bill Without Controversial National Forest Loopholes
Earlier versions of the bill would have expanded commercial logging in the Los Padres National Forest.
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ForestWatch’s Top Accomplishments in 2018
From stewardship projects to legal battles, we’ve been busier than ever.
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ForestWatch Recognizes Volunteers and Supporters at Appreciation Party
Volunteers and supporters enjoy food, drinks, and special awards at this annual event.
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