Los Padres ForestWatch protects wildlife, wilderness, water, and sustainable access throughout the Los Padres National Forest and the Carrizo Plain National Monument. We achieve this through education, advocacy, and when necessary, legal action for the benefit of our communities, climate, and future generations.

News Items

ForestWatch Co-authors Peer-reviewed Article on Forest and Fire Management

By on March 16, 2022 in Fire, Land Management

Article explores efficacy of current forest and fire management strategies.

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Santa Barbara County Denies ExxonMobil Oil-Trucking Plan

By on March 15, 2022 in Carrizo Plain, Los Padres National Forest, Oil Development, Public Lands, Roads, Santa Barbara County

Proposal would have added up to 78 tankers per day through national forest.

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Short Film Co-Produced By ForestWatch Screens During Santa Barbara International Film Festival Week

By on March 14, 2022 in Environmental Education, Environmental Justice, Events, Outdoor Connection, Social Justice, Youth Engagement

Screening centered on the intersection of social justice and conservation.

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Ventura County Takes Steps Toward Limiting Oil Production Near National Forest

By on February 17, 2022 in Los Padres National Forest, Oil Development, Ventura County

Landmark decision charts a course for a clean energy future.

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Third Annual Snowshoe Hike a Success

By on February 15, 2022 in Mt. Pinos Area, Outdoor Connection, Recreation

People from around the region have fun in the snow on Mt. Pinos.

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Short Film by ForestWatch and The Sea League Selected for Santa Barbara International Film Festival

By on February 15, 2022 in Outdoor Connection, Recreation

Black Like Plastic touches on the Black experience outdoors.

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