Restrictions prohibit campfires and target shooting outside of designated sites.
Fire Restrictions Implemented Across the Los Padres National Forest
ForestWatch’s Top Accomplishments in 2018
From stewardship projects to legal battles, we’ve been busier than ever.
House Passes Farm Bill That Would Gut Forest Protections
H.R. 2 expands environmental exemptions for logging, road construction, and other activities on national forest lands.
Forest Service Reopens Thomas Fire Area, Some Trails and Campgrounds Remain Closed
Trails on Santa Barbara city and county land remain closed, and caution is urged in some areas that have reopened.
Complaint: Ventura County Put Water Supply at Risk of Oilfield Contamination
County officials failed to require pipeline shutdown following flood warnings.
Forest and Community Resilience During the Thomas Fire
During a time like this, one thing is certain: our forest and community are incredibly resilient.
ForestWatch Responds: A Better Way to Protect Communities from Wildfire
ForestWatch writes op-ed in response to local radio host’s inflamed rhetoric.
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16th Annual Ojai Wild!
Sunday, June 2 at 4pm
The Thacher School
Native Plant Hike - Reservoir Canyon
Saturday, May 11 at 9:30am
San Luis Obispo
Guided Nature Walk - SYV Botanic Garden
Sunday, May 19 at 10am
Buellton
Evening Nature Hike - Rattlesnake Canyon
Thursday, May 23 at 5:30pm
Santa Barbara
Guided Nature Hike on Pine Mountain
Saturday, June 15 at 9:30am