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ForestWatch Top CA Priority Bills

By on June 17, 2024 in 30x30, eNews, Environmental Education, Public Lands

ForestWatch’s primary state priorities include legislation focused on habitat connectivity, holding oil and gas operators accountable, and ensuring equitable access to outdoor spaces.

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Thanks to your tremendous support, we reached our goal!

By on May 16, 2024 in Uncategorized

Your support helps us permanently protect this special piece of land.

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Getting the Lead Out…of the Forest

By on May 15, 2024 in Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands, Target Shooting, Trash Cleanups

2024 lead removal efforts underway in the Los Padres National Forest

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Discovery of Rare Salamander in Controversial Logging Project Area Calls for Reconsideration by Los Padres National Forest Officials

By on May 15, 2024 in Kern County, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Mt. Pinos Area, Wildlife Protection

Yellow-blotched salamanders observed in Tecuya Ridge logging project area.

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ForestWatch Leads Federal and State Legislators Staff on Fire Ecology Hike in Los Padres

By on April 17, 2024 in Environmental Education, Fire, Public Lands

The hike aimed to provide an opportunity to learn more about the complexity of fire ecology in the Los Padres.

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America the Beautiful for All Coalition Fly-in

By on April 17, 2024 in Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Environmental Education, Events, Public Lands

ForestWatch and more than 100 Coalition members of the America the Beautiful for All Coalition (ATB4All) convened in Washington, DC.

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Heavy equipment from a fracking operation in a mountainous area of the Sespe Oil Field

Agencies Cancel Plans to Frack Wells, Build Pipelines in Los Padres National Forest

By on April 15, 2024 in Climate change, Fracking, Oil Development, Ventura County

Signals end of toxic era of fracking in the Sespe Oil Field

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Women’s History Month: Leaders of Central Coast Public Lands

By on March 25, 2024 in Carrizo Plain, History, Public Lands, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County

Honoring extraordinary women who have played a leading role in protecting public lands and waters throughout California’s central coast region.

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Forest Service Releases Draft Management Plan for Wild & Scenic Piru Creek

By on March 19, 2024 in Rivers, Ventura County

Stakeholders weigh in on southern California’s newest “Wild and Scenic” waterway

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Celebrating Environmental Leaders on California’s Central Coast

By on February 23, 2024 in History

Honoring and celebrating individuals within our community who champion various environmental causes.

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