With the noticeable increase of Juneteenth events across the country, we’d like to help elevate some of the celebrations on the Central Coast.
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Volunteers Remove Invasive Plants, Microtrash Throughout Santa Barbara Frontcountry
A great time for spring cleaning in the Santa Ynez Mountains!
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Webinar Recording Now Available: Manzanitas of the Central Coast
Featuring one of the world’s foremost experts on manzanitas, Dr. Tom Parker.
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Environmental Leaders on the Central Coast
A tribute to leaders instrumental in protecting the environment and creating healthy communities for all.
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Loophole Allows Ventura County Oil Companies to Avoid Compliance, Cleanup Costs
County regulators delay a fix ordered by supervisors 18 months ago.
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Outdoor Connections and Education with ForestWatch During Earth Month
Educational hikes check several boxes— ecosystem, stewardship, and threats to public land education.
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Court Upholds Ventura County Ordinances to Safeguard Wildlife Connectivity
Industry groups’ attempt to block habitat protections rejected.
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ForestWatch and Partners File Lawsuit Against Pine Mountain Logging Project
A coalition of organizations and local governments are challenging the project in court.
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Derogatory Term to be Eliminated from Three Place Names in Los Padres National Forest
Among the places are a creek and spring in the Sespe Wilderness.
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ForestWatch Urges Ventura County Residents to Vote “YES” on Measures A&B
Voters will decide whether to uphold County’s decision to tighten oil regulations.
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