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
Derogatory Term Removed from Three Areas in Los Padres National Forest
Introducing Kahus Flat, S’ o” Kuku Creek, and Saputiwah Spring
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ForestWatch Announces Two New Board Members
Macy McGinness and Vic Thasiah join the board of directors.
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Widespread Opposition to Clearing & Logging Project Prompts Extension of Comment Period
Extension prompted by requests from Congress and the public.
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Legal Agreement to Permanently Close Oil Wells and Restore Habitat in Carrizo Plain National Monument
Important victory marks the beginning of the end of fossil fuel extraction in this cherished landscape
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Logging and Chaparral Removal Proposed Across 235,000 acres of Los Padres National Forest
Project would allow heavy equipment use across 368 square miles.
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Legal Agreement Blocks Drilling, Fracking Across 1 Million Acres in Central California
Lawsuit by ForestWatch and partners achieves major conservation victory
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