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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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Michael Summers: Tribute to a Legend of All Things Wild

By on December 10, 2021 in Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, ForestWatch, Public Lands, Wilderness

Founding Board Member of ForestWatch is Celebrated and Remembered

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Indigenous Peoples Day 2021

By on October 11, 2021 in Indigenous, Native Americans, Public Lands, Social Justice, Tribal Nations, Uncategorized

Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It is a day to honor, reflect, and take action in solidarity with Indigenous communities across the country.

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Places to Hike During the Forest Closure

By on September 3, 2021 in eNews, Forest Service, Outdoor Connection, Public Lands, Recreation, Trails & Public Access, Uncategorized

A list of places to hike outside of the Los Padres National Forest during the temporary closure.

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Much-needed Recreation Funding Headed to Central Coast Public Lands

By on May 17, 2021 in Carrizo Plain, Land Management, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands, Recreation, Trails & Public Access

ForestWatch and partners identify laundry list of roads and trails needing TLC.

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Los Padres Wilderness & Rivers Bill Introduced in Senate

By on May 3, 2021 in Carrizo Plain, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands, Rivers, Wilderness

Senator Padilla introduces companion legislation to Central Coast Heritage Protection Act

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New Trails Guide Released for Southern Los Padres NF

By on March 12, 2021 in Public Lands, Publications, Trails & Public Access

Visit our online store to get the new edition of Hiking & Backpacking Santa Barbara & Ventura by Craig R. Carey.

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