Amendments now move to the Board of Supervisors for approval.
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Ventura County Planning Commission Advances Policies Aimed at Holding Oil Industry Accountable
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Families Celebrate Latino Conservation Week on the Central Coast
ForestWatch celebrated it’s fifth year of activities as a part of the national summertime initiative.
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6,000 Acres of Open Space Protected Next to Los Padres National Forest
Land will facilitate public access, wildlife movement along Ventura-LA county line.
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Final Decision Nears on Oil Company’s Request to Dump Toxic Wastewater in Los Padres Aquifer
Members of Congress request environmental review, public hearings.
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Mt. Pinos Logging Decision Postponed for Fourth Time Amidst Widespread Opposition
Project continues to move forward without collaboration.
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Juneteenth Events on the Central Coast
With the noticeable increase of Juneteenth events across the country, we’d like to help elevate some of the celebrations on the Central Coast.
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Environmental Leaders on the Central Coast
A tribute to leaders instrumental in protecting the environment and creating healthy communities for all.
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Loophole Allows Ventura County Oil Companies to Avoid Compliance, Cleanup Costs
County regulators delay a fix ordered by supervisors 18 months ago.
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Outdoor Connections and Education with ForestWatch During Earth Month
Educational hikes check several boxes— ecosystem, stewardship, and threats to public land education.
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Court Upholds Ventura County Ordinances to Safeguard Wildlife Connectivity
Industry groups’ attempt to block habitat protections rejected.
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