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Los Padres ForestWatch: Fifteen Years of Conservation Victories

Take a look at what we’ve accomplished together.

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Trump Administration Receives Widespread Opposition to NEPA Rollback Proposal

Over 43,000 comments submitted in opposition.

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New Oil Drilling Halted in Carrizo Plain National Monument

Appeal upheld in challenge to plans for a new oil well and pipeline.

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90,000 Comments Submitted Opposing Plan for New Drilling and Fracking on Public Lands

ForestWatch and other groups hand-deliver boxes of comments to BLM.

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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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County Votes to Study Lax Oversight of Oil Drilling Permits Near Forest

Many permits were approved a half-century ago, placing the environment and communities at risk.

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Interior Department Quietly Proposes New Rules to Deny Public Access to Documents

Rules proposed during government shutdown would limit Freedom of Information Act requests.

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BLM Issues Report Highlighting Overwhelming Public Opposition to Drilling and Fracking Public Lands

Most of the 8,400 comments received oppose oil drilling and fracking of iconic Central Coast landmarks.

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ForestWatch’s Top Accomplishments in 2018

From stewardship projects to legal battles, we’ve been busier than ever.

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Groups File Opening Arguments in Santa Paula Canyon Drilling Litigation

ForestWatch and partners appeal earlier decision allowing new drilling with minimal environmental review.

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