The controversial oil extraction technique is making a resurgence in the Sespe Oil Field, threatening downstream water supplies…
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ForestWatch Investigation Reveals Widespread Fracking in Los Padres
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Supreme Court Upholds Protections for Roadless Areas
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
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
H.R. 4109 is presented to House Natural Resources Committee; ForestWatch submits testimony…
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Songbird Nests at Risk from Continued Chaparral Clearing in Los Padres National Forest
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
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
Officials Continue to Allow Vegetation Clearing During the Nesting Season of Birds Protected Under Federal Law…
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State Cancels Proposed Bear Hunting Season in SLO County
Dept. of Fish & Game withdraws plans for the first-ever black bear hunting season.
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Bear Hunting Proposal Shot Down for Second Time in Two Years
Fish & Game indefinitely delays proposal to allow first-ever bear hunting season in SLO County.
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Trophy Hunting of Black Bears Proposed for SLO County…Again
The state proposal is riddled with errors; ForestWatch submits detailed legal & scientific comments.
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