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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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Congress Passes Central Coast Land and River Protections

By on February 26, 2021 in Carrizo Plain, Carrizo Plain, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands, Wilderness

Conservation act benefits local recreation, economies, wildlife, and communities

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Groups Ask Biden Administration to Cancel Local Logging Projects

By on February 19, 2021 in Forest Service, Kern County, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Pine Mountain, Public Lands, Ventura County, Wildlife Protection

Request includes Tecuya Ridge, Cuddy Valley, and Pine Mountain logging projects.

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Santa Barbara County Recreation Master Plan Survey

By on February 18, 2021 in Outdoor Connection, Public Lands, Recreation, Santa Barbara County, Trails & Public Access, Youth Engagement

Let the County know what you need to play, run, bike, hike, camp, and get outdoors.

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