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Los Angeles Times Article Highlights Ineffectiveness of Fuel Breaks Throughout California

By on September 11, 2019 in Fire

Story cites leading scientists, firefighters, Forest Service employees, and conservation groups.

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Supervisors Take the First Step Towards Modernizing Antiquated Oil Drilling Permits

By on September 10, 2019 in Oil Development, Uncategorized, Ventura County

The move will protect public lands, clean water, and healthy communities throughout the county.

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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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ForestWatch Hosts Community Hike with Congressman Salud Carbajal

By on September 4, 2019 in Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Community Hikes, Outdoor Connection, Public Lands

Constituents come out to meet their representative and to enjoy a naturalist-led hike.

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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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ForestWatch Testifies at First Congressional Hearing for Central Coast Heritage Protection Act

By on August 2, 2019 in Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Latino Outreach, Recreation, Wilderness

Director of Youth and Community Engagement, Graciela Cabello, testifies in support of the bill.

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ForestWatch Joins Allies in Celebrating Latino Conservation Week in Santa Barbara and Oxnard

By on August 1, 2019 in Events, Latino Outreach, Oxnard, Public Lands, Recreation, Santa Barbara County, Youth Engagement

Events bring together families, advocates, and groups in the spirit of conservation and environmental issues.

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ForestWatch Joins Local Residents in Filing Lawsuit Against Commercial Logging Project in Los Padres National Forest

By on July 29, 2019 in Kern County, Logging & Vegetation Clearing

Suit comes after months of unanswered requests for environmental review.

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ForestWatch Partners with Rio School District to Complement Summer Science Academy

By on July 17, 2019 in Environmental Education, Latino Outreach, Ojai Valley, Outdoor Connection, Recreation, Uncategorized, Ventura County, Youth Engagement

The field trip was intended to provide an opportunity to experience the Los Padres up-close, explore, learn, and go outdoors.

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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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