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
Trump Administration Finalizes Approval for Drilling and Fracking California Parks, Schools, Reservoirs, and Nature Preserves
Federal land to be opened to new drilling and fracking after six-year moratorium.
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ForestWatch Partners with Parent Groups to Get Families Outdoors
With much of the energy going towards getting children outside, how are families going outdoors?
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Central Coast Conservation Bill Advances in U.S. House
California Central Coast Conservation Bill Advances in the U.S. House.
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Trump Administration OKs New Drilling and Fracking on One Million Acres Across Central California
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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