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Santa Barbara County Denies ExxonMobil Oil-Trucking Plan
By ForestWatch 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 ForestWatch 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
Landmark decision charts a course for a clean energy future.
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Third Annual Snowshoe Hike a Success
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
Black Like Plastic touches on the Black experience outdoors.
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Court Upholds Ventura County Wildlife Corridor Protections
Industry groups’ attempts to block ordinances rejected.
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