Our Fall/Winter 2012 membership newsletter is now available for download!
News Items
Condor Roost Trees May Be Cut Down
ForestWatch defends old-growth trees where endangered condors rest during long flights across the landscape…
Read full story • Comments are closed
ForestWatch Investigation Reveals Widespread Fracking in Los Padres
The controversial oil extraction technique is making a resurgence in the Sespe Oil Field, threatening downstream water supplies…
Read full story • Comments are closed
Supreme Court Upholds Protections for Roadless Areas
The U.S. Supreme Court denies industry challenge to 2001 Roadless Rule, leaving intact protections for 600,000 acres of the Los Padres National Forest…
Read full story • Comments are closed
LAST CHANCE! Backcountry Art Show Closes in Four Days
The show features more than two dozen works featuring scenes from the Los Padres National Forest. Art sales benefit ForestWatch…
Read full story • Comments are closed
Los Padres Legislation Discussed in Congressional Committee
H.R. 4109 is presented to House Natural Resources Committee; ForestWatch submits testimony…
Read full story • Comments are closed
Celebrating 20 Years of Wilderness in the Southern Los Padres
June 19 is the Twentieth Anniversary of the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act…
Read full story • Comments are closed
Take 30 Seconds to Help Protect the Los Padres National Forest
Tell the Forest Service to approve greater protections for clean drinking water, endangered species, and outdoor recreation activities…
Read full story • Comments are closed
Report Highlights Widespread Loss of Public Access to Los Padres National Forest
Release of Ten Lost Trails of the Los Padres coincides With National Trails Day. Read the report HERE…
Read full story • Comments are closed
Songbird Nests at Risk from Continued Chaparral Clearing in Los Padres National Forest
ForestWatch Urges Officials to Take Immediate Steps to Protect Bird Nests along Nordhoff Ridge…
Read full story • Comments are closed
