Final Environmental Impact Statement recommends no changes to original plan.
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Trump Administration OKs New Drilling and Fracking on One Million Acres Across Central California
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Patagonia’s Great Pacific Iron Works Team Cleans Up Santa Paula Canyon
Over 200 pounds removed from the canyon.
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National Public Lands Day Celebrated on Pine Mountain
ForestWatch and Runners for Public Lands team up for a weekend on the mountain.
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Supervisors Take the First Step Towards Modernizing Antiquated Oil Drilling Permits
The move will protect public lands, clean water, and healthy communities throughout the county.
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ForestWatch Joins Allies in Celebrating Latino Conservation Week in Santa Barbara and Oxnard
Events bring together families, advocates, and groups in the spirit of conservation and environmental issues.
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ForestWatch Partners with Rio School District to Complement Summer Science Academy
The field trip was intended to provide an opportunity to experience the Los Padres up-close, explore, learn, and go outdoors.
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12th Annual Ojai WILD! a Major Success
Over 325 attendees helped raise nearly $110,000 for public land conservation.
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Spring Campout Brings Families and Youth Together
ForestWatch helps remove barriers to accessing the great outdoors with camping, rock-climbing, and hiking.
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Industry Lawsuits Take Aim at Popular Wildlife Corridor Ordinance
Measures to protect wildlife received broad public and scientific support.
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Trump Administration Releases Draft Study of Drilling and Fracking Throughout Central Coast Region
Public comments accepted until June 10.
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