Answers to frequently asked questions related to the Lopez Dam lawsuit and what it means for our region’s water security and wildlife protections

Lopez Dam: Setting the Record Straight

Honoring President Carter’s Central Coast Environmental Legacy
From the Santa Lucia and Ventana wilderness areas, President Carter leaves an indelible mark on local public lands

Court Grants Major Victory for Threatened Steelhead and Wildlife in Arroyo Grande Creek
Court Grants Major Victory for Threatened Steelhead and Wildlife in Arroyo Grande Creek

Environmental Groups File Lawsuit Against the County of San Luis Obispo to Save Endangered Species
New lawsuit seeks water releases from Lopez Dam to restore endangered steelhead habitat

Forest Service Releases Draft Management Plan for Wild & Scenic Piru Creek
Stakeholders weigh in on southern California’s newest “Wild and Scenic” waterway

Environmental Groups Prevail in California Steelhead Case
Major victory for endangered steelhead and the Santa Maria River!

Planning Underway for Future of Piru Creek
Stakeholders weigh in on southern California’s newest “Wild and Scenic” waterway

ForestWatch and Partners Win Landmark Ruling to Protect Endangered Steelhead
Court of Appeals directs agencies to modify Twitchell Dam operations

Los Padres Wilderness & Rivers Bill Introduced in Senate
Senator Padilla introduces companion legislation to Central Coast Heritage Protection Act

Legal Update: Bringing Steelhead Back to the Sisquoc River
New developments in legal case against dam operator.
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