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Hispanic Heritage Month — Conservation and Environmental Contributions

By on October 11, 2023 in Environmental Education, Environmental Justice, History, Public Lands, Social Justice, Stewardship

Contributions are diverse and impactful, reflecting the community’s dedication to protecting land, wildlife, and culture.

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Forest Service Rebrands, Delays Controversial Logging & Clearing Project

By on October 11, 2023 in Uncategorized

Officials announce name change and delay for 250,000-acre project.

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Environmental Groups Prevail in California Steelhead Case

By on October 2, 2023 in Rivers, Wildlife Protection

Major victory for endangered steelhead and the Santa Maria River!

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Appeal Aims to Protect California’s Pine Mountain, Reyes Peak from Controversial Logging Project

By on September 19, 2023 in Environmental Law, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Pine Mountain, Ventura County

Case moves to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Victory for Wildlife: Ventura County Supervisors Adopt Protections for Critical Wildlife Crossings in Los Padres National Forest

By on September 14, 2023 in Wildlife Protection

New protections for wildlife crossings so animals can safely roam.

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After August Recess Legislative Update

By on September 11, 2023 in Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands, Uncategorized

Legislative Update September National Wilderness Month & Environmental Roundtable with Congressman Grijalva and Congressman Carbajal.

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Local Families Come Together for a River Campout During Latino Conservation Week

By on August 17, 2023 in Community Hikes, Environmental Education, Events, Latino Outreach, Outdoor Connection, Youth Engagement

Local families enjoyed time together and learned about threats to our rivers.

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Oil Company Ordered to Permanently Close Oil Wells, Restore Habitat in California’s Carrizo Plain National Monument

By on August 3, 2023 in Carrizo Plain, Oil Development

Company must plug 11 wells and reclaim oil pads and roads.

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Court Rules in Favor of Controversial Logging and Chaparral Clearing Project on Pine Mountain

By on July 24, 2023 in Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Pine Mountain

Plaintiffs weighing next steps.

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The Name “Mt. Abel” Glorifies an Avowed Klansman

By on July 19, 2023 in History, Kern County, Los Padres National Forest, Mt. Pinos Area

This unofficial name for Cerro Noroeste has an ugly history.

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