Planning Commissioners reject concerns from local residents, groups.
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New Oil Exploration in Cuyama Valley Approved Despite Opposition, Unanswered Questions
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2023 Top Accomplishments
With our generous supporters by our side, we have accomplished some remarkable victories together!
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Environmental, Community, and Tribal Groups Oppose Logging & Clearing Plan
More than 3,000 people and 100 organizations and businesses weigh in
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ForestWatch and Partners Win Landmark Ruling to Protect Endangered Steelhead
Court of Appeals directs agencies to modify Twitchell Dam operations
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Legal Agreement Blocks Drilling, Fracking Across 1 Million Acres in Central California
Lawsuit by ForestWatch and partners achieves major conservation victory
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Trump Administration OKs New Drilling and Fracking on One Million Acres Across Central California
Final Environmental Impact Statement recommends no changes to original plan.
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New Oil Drilling Halted in Carrizo Plain National Monument
Appeal upheld in challenge to plans for a new oil well and pipeline.
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Trump Administration Begins Process to Reopen 1.6 Million Acres in California to Oil Drilling and Fracking
The public has 30 days to comment on impacts of fracking in central California.
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Groups Challenge Los Padres Oil Drilling Plan
ForestWatch and others seek to halt expansion of oil drilling across 52,000 acres of forest land.
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A Controversial Plan to Privatize Campgrounds & Trailheads
Cash-strapped Forest Service to transfer 52 camps, day use areas, and trailheads to a private management company.
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