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CA State Lawmakers Uplift Local Governments in Holding the Oil & Gas Industry Accountable

By on October 4, 2024 in eNews, Environmental Justice, Oil Development, Ventura County

Governor Newsom signs bills to uplift communities ability to regulate oil drilling and help address polluting idle wells.

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CalGEM Oxnard Community Meeting

By on June 27, 2024 in Environmental Education, Environmental Justice, Oil Development, Ventura County

CalGEM aims to plug 51 high priority oil and gas wells in Ventura County by 2025.

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Hispanic Heritage Month — Conservation and Environmental Contributions

By on October 11, 2023 in Environmental Education, Environmental Justice, History, Public Lands, Social Justice, Stewardship

Contributions are diverse and impactful, reflecting the community’s dedication to protecting land, wildlife, and culture.

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Legal Agreement Blocks Drilling, Fracking Across 1 Million Acres in Central California

By on August 1, 2022 in BLM, Carrizo Plain, Carrizo Plain, Cuyama Valley, Environmental Justice, Fracking, Kern County, Oil Development, Ojai Valley, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County

Lawsuit by ForestWatch and partners achieves major conservation victory

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Short Film Co-Produced By ForestWatch Screens During Santa Barbara International Film Festival Week

By on March 14, 2022 in Environmental Education, Environmental Justice, Events, Outdoor Connection, Social Justice, Youth Engagement

Screening centered on the intersection of social justice and conservation.

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Dr. Martin Luther King’s Impact on The Environmental Justice Movement

By on January 14, 2022 in Dr Martin Luther King, Jr., Environmental Education, Environmental Justice

Read through our list of resources to learn more about how Dr. King’s actions led to important legislative victories.

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The Story of Mary Norman: A Black Woman in the Los Padres

By on February 19, 2021 in Environmental Justice

Learn about what a Black woman went through in the Los Padres 100 years ago.

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We Look Ahead as the New Administration Begins

By on January 20, 2021 in Environmental Justice, Land Management, Public Lands

We will continue to fight for public lands, air, water, and wildlife.

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Deb Haaland Nominated as the First Native American Cabinet Member In History to Lead the Department of the Interior

By on December 18, 2020 in BLM, Department of the Interior, Environmental Justice, Land Management, Native Americans, Tribal Nations, Uncategorized

President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Rep. Haaland as Secretary of the Interior.

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