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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
By ForestWatch on April 14, 2022 in Climate change, Fracking, Los Padres National Forest, Oil Development, Ventura County
Voters will decide whether to uphold County’s decision to tighten oil regulations.
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Earth Month 2022 Events
Learn about some of the events taking place on the Central Coast.
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Recording of Virtual Panel Featuring Forest and Fire Scientists Now Available
By ForestWatch on April 14, 2022 in Environmental Education, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Wildfire
Watch the webinar recording to learn more about forest and fire issues.
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