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

Local Public Lands: What’s Open and What’s Closed Due to COVID-19

Find out which trails and recreation areas are currently open.

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Volunteers Remove 450 Pounds of Trash and Lead from Arroyo Burro Trailhead

Approximately 25 pounds of lead bullets removed from the site.

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ForestWatch Members and Volunteers Celebrated at Appreciation Party

Several members and volunteers given awards for their work.

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ForestWatch Teams Up with Latino Outdoors For a Winter Day at Mt. Pinos

A group of nature enthusiasts gathered for the second annual snowshoe hike.

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Legislation Proposed to Ban New Oil & Gas Leasing on Federal Lands

Bill would halt Trump administration’s drilling and fracking plan.

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