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2023 Top Accomplishments

By on December 13, 2023 in Carrizo Plain, Cuyama Valley, ForestWatch, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Oil Development, Outdoor Connection, Pine Mountain, Public Lands, Recreation, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Wildlife Protection

With our generous supporters by our side, we have accomplished some remarkable victories together!

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Native American Ancestral Lands in California: Interactive Map

By on November 14, 2023 in eNews, Indigenous, Native Americans, Public Lands, Recreation, Tribal Nations, Uncategorized

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we created an interactive map that you can use to identify ancestral lands.

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Hispanic Heritage Month — Conservation and Environmental Contributions

By on October 11, 2023 in Environmental Education, Environmental Justice, History, Public Lands, Social Justice, Stewardship

Contributions are diverse and impactful, reflecting the community’s dedication to protecting land, wildlife, and culture.

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After August Recess Legislative Update

By on September 11, 2023 in Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands, Uncategorized

Legislative Update September National Wilderness Month & Environmental Roundtable with Congressman Grijalva and Congressman Carbajal.

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Legislative Package Reintroduced to Protect Central Coast Public Lands and Rivers 

By on May 25, 2023 in 30x30, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands

California senator and reps reintroduce legislation that will protect 1 million acres of public lands.

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“America the Beautiful for All” Coalition DC Fly-in

By on May 9, 2023 in 30x30, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Environmental Education, Public Lands

Nearly 100 organizations met with over 20 congressional office to discuss environmental policy.

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H.R. 1, the “Lower Energy Costs Act,” Would Exacerbate Climate Crisis by Propping Oil and Timber Industries

By on April 10, 2023 in Environmental Education, Land Management, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Mining, Oil Development, Public Lands

Legislation would prioritize polluter profits over public health and environment.

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Lawsuit Seeks Public Records Related to Controversial Project in Los Padres National Forest

By on December 15, 2022 in Forest Service, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Public Lands

Special counsel investigation sought over Forest Service pattern of secrecy and delays.

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Families Celebrate Latino Conservation Week on the Central Coast

By on July 20, 2022 in Community Hikes, Environmental Education, Latino Outreach, Outdoor Connection, Public Lands, Recreation, Stewardship, Youth Engagement

ForestWatch celebrated it’s fifth year of activities as a part of the national summertime initiative.

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Santa Barbara County Denies ExxonMobil Oil-Trucking Plan

By on March 15, 2022 in Carrizo Plain, Los Padres National Forest, Oil Development, Public Lands, Roads, Santa Barbara County

Proposal would have added up to 78 tankers per day through national forest.

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