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ForestWatch and SLO Coastkeeper File Lawsuit to Restore Endangered Steelhead in Sisquoc River

By on April 26, 2017 in Dam Removal, Rivers, Santa Barbara County, Wildlife Protection

Groups seek safe passage for steelhead to reach historic spawning grounds in the Los Padres National Forest

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Trump Orders Review of All National Monuments Designated Since 1996, Including Carrizo Plain

By on April 26, 2017 in Carrizo Plain

ForestWatch is prepared to challenge any rollback of the Carrizo Plain National Monument.

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Private Landowner Makes Changes to Public Access on Sisar Canyon Trail

By on April 20, 2017 in Trails & Public Access, Ventura County

Popular Ojai trail lacks a permanent public access easement at the end of Sisar Canyon Road.

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VICTORY: Controversial Gaviota Fuel Break Canceled After ForestWatch Lawsuit

By on April 3, 2017 in Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Santa Barbara County, Wildlife Protection

Forest Service cancels planned massive fuel break in remote area of Los Padres National Forest after our lawsuit.

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VICTORY: Landscaping Required at Quarry Along Scenic Highway 33

By on March 5, 2017 in Call to Action, Ventura County

Quarry along Hwy 33 in the Los Padres will install landscaping as required by new 30-year permit.

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Water District Plans to Siphon Groundwater From Ojai Mountains

By on March 3, 2017 in Groundwater, Ventura County

Casitas Municipal Water District moving forward with plan to drill horizontal bores under the Los Padres National Forest.

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Groups File Opening Arguments in Santa Paula Canyon Drilling Lawsuit

By on February 22, 2017 in Call to Action, Oil Development, Santa Paula Canyon, Ventura County

ForestWatch and conservation partners file opening arguments in case against oil expansion in Santa Paula Canyon.

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Study: Not Enough Bears in SLO County to Allow Hunt

By on February 12, 2017 in San Luis Obispo County, Wildlife Protection

Study finds only 101 black bears in SLO County, much lower than previous estimates.

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New Trail Plan Near Lake Piru Approved, Access Fees to Remain

By on January 10, 2017 in Trails & Public Access, Ventura County, Wilderness

Federal agency overseeing Santa Felicia Dam approves plan to facilitate forest trail access that includes steep fees.

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ForestWatch’s 2016 Top Accomplishments

By on January 5, 2017 in Events, Fracking, Oil Development, Publications, Roads, Santa Paula Canyon, Trails & Public Access, Volunteer Projects, Wilderness

A look back at some of the big things that happened in 2016!

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