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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Trump Administration OKs New Drilling and Fracking on One Million Acres Across Central California
By ForestWatch on October 31, 2019 in Cuyama Valley, Fracking, Kern County, Oil Development, Ojai Valley, Public Lands, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County
Final Environmental Impact Statement recommends no changes to original plan.
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Carpinteria City Council Opposes Drilling and Fracking Adjacent to Forest
Council unanimously passes resolution opposing Trump oil plan.
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Fifth Annual Santa Barbara WILD! a Major Success
Conservationists from around the region come together to support ForestWatch.
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Patagonia’s Great Pacific Iron Works Team Cleans Up Santa Paula Canyon
By Bryant Baker on October 29, 2019 in Santa Paula Canyon, Stewardship, Trash Cleanups, Ventura County, Volunteer Projects
Over 200 pounds removed from the canyon.
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Environmental Groups Seek Protections for Endangered Steelhead in the Santa Maria River
New lawsuit seeks water releases from Twitchell Dam to allow steelhead movement.
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Timber Industry Groups Side with Trump Administration in Commercial Logging Lawsuit
Three logging groups filed to intervene as defendants in the case.
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