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Los Padres ForestWatch: Fifteen Years of Conservation Victories

By on September 4, 2019 in Carrizo Plain, Forest Service, Grazing, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Oil Development, Public Lands, Publications, Recreation, Roads, Trails & Public Access, Volunteer Projects, Wilderness, Wildlife Protection

Take a look at what we’ve accomplished together.

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Trump Administration Receives Widespread Opposition to NEPA Rollback Proposal

By on September 1, 2019 in Forest Service, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Oil Development, Public Lands, Wildlife Protection

Over 43,000 comments submitted in opposition.

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New Oil Drilling Halted in Carrizo Plain National Monument

By on July 16, 2019 in California Condor, Carrizo Plain, Cuyama Valley, Oil Development, San Luis Obispo County, Wildlife Protection

Appeal upheld in challenge to plans for a new oil well and pipeline.

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ForestWatch and Partners File Lawsuit Against Logging Project in Condor Habitat

By on July 10, 2019 in California Condor, Kern County, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Mt. Pinos Area, Wildlife Protection

Forest Service approval of commercial logging violated federal law.

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California’s Lead Ammunition Ban for Hunting Goes Into Full Effect

By on July 1, 2019 in California Condor, Target Shooting, Wildlife Protection

Ban prohibits lead ammo for hunting on public and private lands.

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Industry Lawsuits Take Aim at Popular Wildlife Corridor Ordinance

By on April 30, 2019 in Ventura County, Wildlife Protection

Measures to protect wildlife received broad public and scientific support.

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Ventura County Adopts Protections for Wildlife Corridors

By on March 12, 2019 in Ventura County, Wildlife Protection

In historic 3-2 vote, supervisors adopt a wildlife corridor ordinance—the first of its kind in the state.

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Ventura County Supervisors Receive Overwhelming Community Support for Wildlife Corridors

By on March 11, 2019 in Ventura County, Wildlife Protection

Over 700 individuals, 41 organizations, 17 businesses, and four cities support the proposal.

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Ventura County Planning Commission Advances Protections for Wildlife Corridors

By on February 1, 2019 in Ventura County, Wildlife Protection

Commissioners vote 5-0 to send the proposed protections for wildlife corridors to the Board of Supervisors.

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Wild California Condor Chick Fledges in Santa Barbara County for First Time Since 1982

By on December 10, 2018 in California Condor, Wildlife Protection

Condor 933 took its first successful flight last month in the Santa Barbara backcountry.

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