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Much-needed Recreation Funding Headed to Central Coast Public Lands

By on May 17, 2021 in Carrizo Plain, Land Management, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands, Recreation, Trails & Public Access

ForestWatch and partners identify laundry list of roads and trails needing TLC.

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Los Padres Wilderness & Rivers Bill Introduced in Senate

By on May 3, 2021 in Carrizo Plain, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands, Rivers, Wilderness

Senator Padilla introduces companion legislation to Central Coast Heritage Protection Act

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Forest Service to Expedite Backcountry Logging on Mt. Pinos

By on April 8, 2021 in Call to Action, Location, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Mt. Pinos Area, Native Americans, Ventura County, Wildfire

Project threatens old-growth forests, rare wildlife, and an area sacred to Indigenous people.

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Over 99.9% of Public Comments Oppose Pine Mountain Project According to Analysis

By on April 6, 2021 in Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Pine Mountain, Ventura County

In-depth look at public comments reveals widespread opposition.

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April in Bloom: What to Look for in the Los Padres

By on April 5, 2021 in Los Padres National Forest

While it may not be a superbloom year, there’s still plenty to see in our region.

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Congress Passes Central Coast Land and River Protections

By on February 26, 2021 in Carrizo Plain, Carrizo Plain, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands, Wilderness

Conservation act benefits local recreation, economies, wildlife, and communities

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Groups Ask Biden Administration to Cancel Local Logging Projects

By on February 19, 2021 in Forest Service, Kern County, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Pine Mountain, Public Lands, Ventura County, Wildlife Protection

Request includes Tecuya Ridge, Cuddy Valley, and Pine Mountain logging projects.

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Santa Barbara County Recreation Master Plan Survey

By on February 18, 2021 in Outdoor Connection, Public Lands, Recreation, Santa Barbara County, Trails & Public Access, Youth Engagement

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

By on February 11, 2021 in Carrizo Plain, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands, Wilderness

Passage of local wilderness protections possible this year.

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After Disinformation Campaign, Ventura County Forced to Send Oil and Gas Regulations to Ballot

By on February 4, 2021 in Fracking, Oil Development, Ventura County

Deceitful industry tactics risk new common-sense regulations.

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