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ForestWatch Investigation Reveals Widespread Fracking in Los Padres

By on October 5, 2012 in Oil Development, Ventura County

The controversial oil extraction technique is making a resurgence in the Sespe Oil Field, threatening downstream water supplies…

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Supreme Court Upholds Protections for Roadless Areas

By on October 4, 2012 in Cuyama Valley, Monterey County, Mt. Pinos Area, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Wilderness

The U.S. Supreme Court denies industry challenge to 2001 Roadless Rule, leaving intact protections for 600,000 acres of the Los Padres National Forest…

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LAST CHANCE! Backcountry Art Show Closes in Four Days

By on October 2, 2012 in Events, Santa Barbara County

The show features more than two dozen works featuring scenes from the Los Padres National Forest. Art sales benefit ForestWatch…

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Los Padres Legislation Discussed in Congressional Committee

By on July 10, 2012 in Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Wilderness

H.R. 4109 is presented to House Natural Resources Committee; ForestWatch submits testimony…

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Celebrating 20 Years of Wilderness in the Southern Los Padres

By on June 19, 2012 in Wilderness

June 19 is the Twentieth Anniversary of the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act…

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Take 30 Seconds to Help Protect the Los Padres National Forest

By on June 6, 2012 in Wildlife Protection

Tell the Forest Service to approve greater protections for clean drinking water, endangered species, and outdoor recreation activities…

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Report Highlights Widespread Loss of Public Access to Los Padres National Forest

By on May 31, 2012 in Trails & Public Access

Release of Ten Lost Trails of the Los Padres coincides With National Trails Day. Read the report HERE…

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Songbird Nests at Risk from Continued Chaparral Clearing in Los Padres National Forest

By on May 23, 2012 in Ventura County, Wildlife Protection

ForestWatch Urges Officials to Take Immediate Steps to Protect Bird Nests along Nordhoff Ridge…

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ForestWatch Protects Cuyama Valley From Large-Scale Oil Exploration

By on April 3, 2012 in Cuyama Valley, Oil Development, Santa Barbara County

Project Would Have Used Dynamite, Helicopters & ATVs to Explore For Oil Deposits Across 23 Square Miles Between the Los Padres National Forest & Carrizo Plain…

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ForestWatch Issues Warning To Forest Service To Stop Destroying Nests For Migratory Songbirds

By on March 28, 2012 in Santa Barbara County, Wildlife Protection

Officials Continue to Allow Vegetation Clearing During the Nesting Season of Birds Protected Under Federal Law…

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