Project threatens old-growth forests, rare wildlife, and an area sacred to Indigenous people.
![](https://lpfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mt.-Pinos-Area_Jeffrey-Pines-in-the-Snow_Feb-2019_Bryant-Baker_web-scaled-100x100.jpg)
Forest Service to Expedite Backcountry Logging on Mt. Pinos
![](https://lpfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Pine-Mountain_Jeffrey-Pines-and-Chaparral_July-2019_Bryant-Baker-scaled-100x100.jpg)
Over 99.9% of Public Comments Oppose Pine Mountain Project According to Analysis
In-depth look at public comments reveals widespread opposition.
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April in Bloom: What to Look for in the Los Padres
While it may not be a superbloom year, there’s still plenty to see in our region.
![](https://lpfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Proposed-WSR_Piru-Creek_May-2020_Bryant-Baker-100x100.jpg)
Congress Passes Central Coast Land and River Protections
Conservation act benefits local recreation, economies, wildlife, and communities
![](https://lpfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Tecuya-Ridge-Project-Area_Bryant-Baker-100x100.jpg)
Groups Ask Biden Administration to Cancel Local Logging Projects
Request includes Tecuya Ridge, Cuddy Valley, and Pine Mountain logging projects.
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Santa Barbara County Recreation Master Plan Survey
Let the County know what you need to play, run, bike, hike, camp, and get outdoors.
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Bill Reintroduced to Protect Public Lands and Rivers Across the Central Coast
Passage of local wilderness protections possible this year.
![](https://lpfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Pumpjack-in-Santa-Paula-Canyon-Oil-Field_Bryant-Baker-scaled-100x100.jpg)
After Disinformation Campaign, Ventura County Forced to Send Oil and Gas Regulations to Ballot
Deceitful industry tactics risk new common-sense regulations.
![](https://lpfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Soda-Lake-in-Bloom_Bob-Wick-1-100x100.jpg)
Biden Administration Pauses Federal Fossil Fuel Leasing and Commits to Land Protection
Executive Orders Protect Public Lands Including Los Padres, Carrizo Plain
![](https://lpfw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Microtrash-Kills-Condor-Sign_Feb-2019_Bryant-Baker_web-100x100.jpg)
Outgoing Administration Finalizes Environmental Regulatory Rollback
New changes to environmental regulations threaten public lands.
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