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“Fix Our Forests Act” Legislative Hearing Takeaways
Senate moves forward with the House version of the bill, retaining its problematic provisions.
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Local Public Lands Placed in Harm’s Way by Trump-Musk Mass Firings
Los Padres National Forest, Channel Islands, and Santa Monica Mountains Lose Key Staff
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House Passes “Fix Our Forests Act”—The Fight Moves to the Senate
Legislators in Washington D.C. use the LA Wildfires to push legislation that unravels our nation’s bedrock environmental laws.
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2024 Top Accomplishments
With our generous supporters by our side, we have accomplished some remarkable victories together!
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The “Fix Our Forests Act” | A Threat in Disguise
Community submits over 500 emails in opposition to contentious public lands legislation.
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Federal Legislative Update: Successes, Setbacks, and Sneaky Loopholes
Highlights of some key legislation we’ve been tracking and our efforts to support or oppose various bills.
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ForestWatch Top CA Priority Bills
ForestWatch’s primary state priorities include legislation focused on habitat connectivity, holding oil and gas operators accountable, and ensuring equitable access to outdoor spaces.
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Getting the Lead Out…of the Forest
2024 lead removal efforts underway in the Los Padres National Forest
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ForestWatch Leads Federal and State Legislators Staff on Fire Ecology Hike in Los Padres
The hike aimed to provide an opportunity to learn more about the complexity of fire ecology in the Los Padres.
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