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
Forest Service Employees Furloughed, Los Padres Ranger Stations Closed During Government Shutdown
Central Coast public lands impacted by lengthy government shutdown.
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BLM Issues Report Highlighting Overwhelming Public Opposition to Drilling and Fracking Public Lands
Most of the 8,400 comments received oppose oil drilling and fracking of iconic Central Coast landmarks.
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ForestWatch Youth Program Selected For Year-End Giving Campaign
Our new program connects youth from disadvantaged backgrounds to the Los Padres National Forest.
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Congress Approves Farm Bill Without Controversial National Forest Loopholes
Earlier versions of the bill would have expanded commercial logging in the Los Padres National Forest.
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Wild California Condor Chick Fledges in Santa Barbara County for First Time Since 1982
Condor 933 took its first successful flight last month in the Santa Barbara backcountry.
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ForestWatch’s Top Accomplishments in 2018
From stewardship projects to legal battles, we’ve been busier than ever.
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