Legislative Update September National Wilderness Month & Environmental Roundtable with Congressman Grijalva and Congressman Carbajal.

After August Recess Legislative Update

Court Rules in Favor of Controversial Logging and Chaparral Clearing Project on Pine Mountain
Plaintiffs weighing next steps.

The Name “Mt. Abel” Glorifies an Avowed Klansman
This unofficial name for Cerro Noroeste has an ugly history.

Legislative Package Reintroduced to Protect Central Coast Public Lands and Rivers
California senator and reps reintroduce legislation that will protect 1 million acres of public lands.

New Inventory of Mature and Old-Growth Forests—How Will They be Protected?
The Biden administration has started a rulemaking process for protecting mature and old-growth forests.

H.R. 1, the “Lower Energy Costs Act,” Would Exacerbate Climate Crisis by Propping Oil and Timber Industries
Legislation would prioritize polluter profits over public health and environment.

ForestWatch Teams Up with Cuyama Buckhorn to Produce First-Ever Outdoors Guide for Cuyama Valley
Available online in the ForestWatch store.

Groups File Opening Arguments in Pine Mountain Logging Lawsuit
City of Ojai and County of Ventura also file arguments against the logging plan

Planning Underway for Future of Piru Creek
Stakeholders weigh in on southern California’s newest “Wild and Scenic” waterway

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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