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Governor Jimmy Carter navigates a rapid on the Chattooga River

Honoring President Carter’s Central Coast Environmental Legacy

By on January 9, 2025 in History, Rivers, Wilderness

From the Santa Lucia and Ventana wilderness areas, President Carter leaves an indelible mark on local public lands

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Women’s History Month: Leaders of Central Coast Public Lands

By on March 25, 2024 in Carrizo Plain, History, Public Lands, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County

Honoring extraordinary women who have played a leading role in protecting public lands and waters throughout California’s central coast region.

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Celebrating Environmental Leaders on California’s Central Coast

By on February 23, 2024 in History

Honoring and celebrating individuals within our community who champion various environmental causes.

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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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The Name “Mt. Abel” Glorifies an Avowed Klansman

By on July 19, 2023 in History, Kern County, Los Padres National Forest, Mt. Pinos Area

This unofficial name for Cerro Noroeste has an ugly history.

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Margaret Hunt, the Courageous Horsewoman of Ojai

By on March 13, 2023 in History

The story of a woman who risked life and limb to save firefighters during the 1932 Matilija Fire.

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