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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Ventura County Adopts Protections for Wildlife Corridors
In historic 3-2 vote, supervisors adopt a wildlife corridor ordinance—the first of its kind in the state.
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Ventura County Supervisors Receive Overwhelming Community Support for Wildlife Corridors
Over 700 individuals, 41 organizations, 17 businesses, and four cities support the proposal.
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ForestWatch Engages New Stakeholders By Going Outside
By Graciela Cabello on March 4, 2019 in Environmental Education, Events, Kern County, Mt. Pinos Area, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Youth Engagement
Fostering nature connection for a stronger conservation movement.
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Forest Service Protects Los Padres National Forest From Unmanaged Target Shooting
Decision will allow volunteers to begin cleaning up more than 100 sites.
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Legislation Introduced to Protect Carrizo Plain, Other National Monuments
Bill introduced in response to Trump administration’s attempts to shrink monuments.
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Ventura County Planning Commission Advances Protections for Wildlife Corridors
Commissioners vote 5-0 to send the proposed protections for wildlife corridors to the Board of Supervisors.
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