Appeal seeks tree stand data for the project area.
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Forest Service Keeps Pine Mountain Data Secret; ForestWatch Files Legal Appeal
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Ventura County Tightens Outdated Oil Permitting to Better Protect Public Health, Water Supplies, and the Environment
New drilling and fracking in Los Padres now subject to environmental study
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Trump Administration Proposes Rollback of Oil Drilling Regulations in National Forests
Weaker regulations would apply to thousands of acres in the Los Padres National Forest.
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Thousands Oppose First Federal Oil Lease Sale in California in Eight Years
First auction of 1.2 million acres opened to new oil drilling and fracking announced.
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Judge Allows Conservation Groups to Defend Ventura County Wildlife Connectivity from Industry Legal Challenge
ForestWatch and partners now head to court.
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As Trump Admin Pushes Logging, Community Comes Together to Protect Pine Mountain
16,000 individuals, 60 businesses, 70 orgs, and elected officials join opposition.
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As Comment Period Enters Final Week, Opposition to Logging Project Tops 10,000 Comments
Tribal groups, businesses, organizations, & elected officials join community to protect Pine Mountain.
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Ventura County Takes Another Step Toward Updating Antiquated Oil Permitting Laws
Planning commission advances regs that hold all new oil development to modern permitting standards.
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House Takes Another Step Toward Wilderness and Wild River Protections for Central Coast
The House amends must-pass legislation to include Central Coast Heritage Protection Act
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Conservation Groups File Motions to Defend Ventura County Wildlife Connectivity
First-of-their-kind Ordinances Help Safeguard Local Wildlife
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