Passage of local wilderness protections possible this year.

Bill Reintroduced to Protect Public Lands and Rivers Across the Central Coast

Biden Administration Pauses Federal Fossil Fuel Leasing and Commits to Land Protection
Executive Orders Protect Public Lands Including Los Padres, Carrizo Plain

As Trump Admin Pushes Logging, Community Comes Together to Protect Pine Mountain
16,000 individuals, 60 businesses, 70 orgs, and elected officials join opposition.

As Comment Period Enters Final Week, Opposition to Logging Project Tops 10,000 Comments
Tribal groups, businesses, organizations, & elected officials join community to protect Pine Mountain.

House Takes Another Step Toward Wilderness and Wild River Protections for Central Coast
The House amends must-pass legislation to include Central Coast Heritage Protection Act

Forest Service to Expedite Logging and Habitat Clearance in Proposed Wilderness on Pine Mountain
Old-growth forest and chaparral threatened.

House Passes Wilderness and Wild River Protections for Central Coast
Conservation act benefits local recreation, economy, and wildlife.

Central Coast Conservation Bill Advances in U.S. House
California Central Coast Conservation Bill Advances in the U.S. House.

ForestWatch Hosts Community Hike with Congressman Salud Carbajal
Constituents come out to meet their representative and to enjoy a naturalist-led hike.

ForestWatch Testifies at First Congressional Hearing for Central Coast Heritage Protection Act
Director of Youth and Community Engagement, Graciela Cabello, testifies in support of the bill.
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Events

The Secret Lives of Snakes
Featuring Dr. Emily Taylor
Thursday, Feb. 20 at Noon
Webinar

Trail Talks: The Natural and Political History of the Dick Smith Wilderness
Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6:30pm
Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Public Library

Free Screening of Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire
Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6pm
SBIFF Film Center
Santa Barbara