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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Top Legislative Accomplishments 2024
A reflection on our top legislative accomplishments, elected educational hikes, and protecting public lands.
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Support Public Lands This Holiday Season
By Jessica Dias on December 3, 2024 in ForestWatch, Los Padres National Forest, Stewardship, Wilderness, Wildlife Protection
Explore some meaningful ways you can support ForestWatch during this season of giving.
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Court Grants Major Victory for Threatened Steelhead and Wildlife in Arroyo Grande Creek
By ForestWatch on December 3, 2024 in Los Padres National Forest, Rivers, San Luis Obispo County, Steelhead, Wildlife Protection
Court Grants Major Victory for Threatened Steelhead and Wildlife in Arroyo Grande Creek
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Appeals Court Clears Path for Controversial Pine Mountain Logging Project
By ForestWatch on November 13, 2024 in Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Pine Mountain, Roadless Areas, Ventura County, Wilderness
Panel of judges rules in favor of Forest Service.
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Final Arguments Presented in Pine Mountain Legal Challenge
By ForestWatch on October 22, 2024 in Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Pine Mountain, Roadless Areas, Ventura County, Wilderness
ForestWatch and friends take our years-long fight to one of the top courts in the country
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Celebrating Latino Conservation Week: Connecting Communities and Protecting Our Natural Resources
ForestWatch joined by hosting a night hike and collaborating on a full moon kayak paddleout.
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