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The “Fix Our Forests Act” | A Threat in Disguise  

Community submits over 500 emails in opposition to contentious public lands legislation.

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The Role of Participation in the Legislative Process

Highlights from The Power of Participation event and a call for immediate legislative action!

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Environmental Groups File Lawsuit Against the County of San Luis Obispo to Save Endangered Species

New lawsuit seeks water releases from Lopez Dam to restore endangered steelhead habitat

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Federal Legislative Update: Successes, Setbacks, and Sneaky Loopholes

Highlights of some key legislation we’ve been tracking and our efforts to support or oppose various bills.

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Controversial ‘Fix Our Forests Act’ Threatens Environmental Protections, Sparks Widespread Opposition

The legistalation would rollback protections from the National Environmental Policy Act and other bedrock environmental laws.

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CalGEM Oxnard Community Meeting

CalGEM aims to plug 51 high priority oil and gas wells in Ventura County by 2025.

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Ventura County Board of Supervisors Suspends Amendments Aimed at Holding Polluters Accountable

Ventura County Board of Supervisors (BOS) voted–to suspend further work on increasing oil and gas surety & bonding.

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ForestWatch Top CA Priority Bills

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!

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

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Getting the Lead Out…of the Forest

2024 lead removal efforts underway in the Los Padres National Forest

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