Secretary Ryan Zinke signed a memo making it easier for oil companies to drill on federal public lands.
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Interior Department Guts Policies for Drilling on Federal Lands

Industries Put Pressure on Forest Service to Roll Back Environmental Law
Forest Service plans changes that would make it easier to bypass National Environmental Policy Act.

Government Shutdown: What Happens to the Los Padres?
The federal government shutdown brings temporary changes to public land access.

Finding Solace in Nature
Nature can bring reflection, clarity, and rejuvenation during difficult times.

Agency Receives Overwhelming Opposition to Oil Wastewater Dumping Proposal
The public comments submitted were 98% in opposition to the proposal.

ForestWatch Welcomes New Forest Supervisor and Mt. Pinos District Ranger
New forest supervisor named for the Los Padres, and the Mt. Pinos Ranger District gets new district ranger.

ForestWatch’s Top Accomplishments of 2017
Join us as we reflect upon some of our biggest accomplishments of 2017 and build our momentum into the New Year.

National Monument Report Released: Carrizo Plain Management Plan to be Reviewed
Final report indicates Carrizo Plain safe from boundary reductions but not future management plan changes.

Forest and Community Resilience During the Thomas Fire
During a time like this, one thing is certain: our forest and community are incredibly resilient.

Students Clean Up 500 Pounds of Trash Along Sespe Tributary
Students from Ojai’s Besant Hill School spent their morning cleaning up Cherry Creek.
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