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Court Rules in Favor of Controversial Logging and Chaparral Clearing Project on Pine Mountain
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The Name “Mt. Abel” Glorifies an Avowed Klansman
This unofficial name for Cerro Noroeste has an ugly history.
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Legislative Package Reintroduced to Protect Central Coast Public Lands and Rivers
California senator and reps reintroduce legislation that will protect 1 million acres of public lands.
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New Inventory of Mature and Old-Growth Forests—How Will They be Protected?
The Biden administration has started a rulemaking process for protecting mature and old-growth forests.
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It’s Time to Take Down the Montecito Ring Nets
Winter storms have transformed the upper San Ysidro Creek ring net into a 25-foot dam, in violation of permit conditions.
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“America the Beautiful for All” Coalition DC Fly-in
Nearly 100 organizations met with over 20 congressional office to discuss environmental policy.
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Don’t Doom the Bloom: Five Tips for Being a Good Wildflower Chaser
Important things to know before you go visit wildflower areas.
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H.R. 1, the “Lower Energy Costs Act,” Would Exacerbate Climate Crisis by Propping Oil and Timber Industries
Legislation would prioritize polluter profits over public health and environment.
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Landmark Study: Faulty Science Behind Logging Projects in Los Padres and Other National Forests
“Falsified scientific record” has profound implications for forest management.
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ForestWatch Teams Up with Cuyama Buckhorn to Produce First-Ever Outdoors Guide for Cuyama Valley
Available online in the ForestWatch store.
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