2024 lead removal efforts underway in the Los Padres National Forest
Getting the Lead Out…of the Forest
Volunteers Remove Invasive Plants, Microtrash Throughout Santa Barbara Frontcountry
A great time for spring cleaning in the Santa Ynez Mountains!
Forest Service Extends Target Shooting Ban in Los Padres National Forest
Cleanup efforts continue at dispersed shooting sites throughout the forest
Volunteers Clean Up Lead Ammo and Trash for Halloween
Two groups of volunteers removed over 250 pounds of trash near Santa Barbara.
Volunteers Remove 450 Pounds of Trash and Lead from Arroyo Burro Trailhead
Approximately 25 pounds of lead bullets removed from the site.
ForestWatch Volunteers Remove 60 Pounds of Lead From Sespe Tributary
Group also removes 120 pounds of other target shooting trash.
Forest Service Extends Target Shooting Ban in Los Padres National Forest
Decision allows volunteers to continue cleaning up over 100 unmanaged sites.
Volunteers Clean Up Microtrash on West Fork Cold Spring Trail
Over 60 pounds of lead, broken glass, and other trash removed from the site.
Patagonia’s Great Pacific Iron Works Team Cleans Up Santa Paula Canyon
Over 200 pounds removed from the canyon.
Volunteers Remove Trash on West Cuesta Ridge for Creeks to Coast Cleanup
Volunteers remove 330 pounds of trash from the ridge.
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