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.
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Santa Barbara County Recreation Master Plan Survey
By ForestWatch on February 18, 2021 in Outdoor Connection, Public Lands, Recreation, Santa Barbara County, Trails & Public Access, Youth Engagement
Let the County know what you need to play, run, bike, hike, camp, and get outdoors.
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Bill Reintroduced to Protect Public Lands and Rivers Across the Central Coast
By ForestWatch on February 11, 2021 in Carrizo Plain, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands, Wilderness
Passage of local wilderness protections possible this year.
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After Disinformation Campaign, Ventura County Forced to Send Oil and Gas Regulations to Ballot
Deceitful industry tactics risk new common-sense regulations.
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A Visual Journey Through the Carrizo Plain National Monument
Join Chuck Graham as he takes you through the hidden and no-so-hidden world of the Carrizo Plain.
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Biden Administration Pauses Federal Fossil Fuel Leasing and Commits to Land Protection
By ForestWatch on January 27, 2021 in BLM, Carrizo Plain, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Fracking, Los Padres National Forest, Oil Development, Public Lands
Executive Orders Protect Public Lands Including Los Padres, Carrizo Plain
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We Look Ahead as the New Administration Begins
We will continue to fight for public lands, air, water, and wildlife.
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