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Legislative Package Reintroduced to Protect Central Coast Public Lands and Rivers 

By on May 25, 2023 in 30x30, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands

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?

By on May 17, 2023 in Forest Service, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Mt. Pinos Area, Pine Mountain

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

By on May 12, 2023 in Dam Removal

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

By on May 9, 2023 in 30x30, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Environmental Education, Public Lands

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

By on April 11, 2023 in Environmental Education

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

By on April 10, 2023 in Environmental Education, Land Management, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Mining, Oil Development, Public Lands

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

By on April 10, 2023 in Wildfire

“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

By on April 5, 2023 in Recreation, Santa Barbara County

Available online in the ForestWatch store.

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Margaret Hunt, the Courageous Horsewoman of Ojai

By on March 13, 2023 in History

The story of a woman who risked life and limb to save firefighters during the 1932 Matilija Fire.

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Groups File Opening Arguments in Pine Mountain Logging Lawsuit

By on March 11, 2023 in California Condor, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Native Americans, Pine Mountain, Roadless Areas, Uncategorized, Ventura County

City of Ojai and County of Ventura also file arguments against the logging plan

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