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 Approves First Commercial Logging Project in Los Padres National Forest in Decades

The 1,200-acre commercial logging project is moving ahead without environmental review.

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ForestWatch Recognizes Volunteers and Supporters at Appreciation Party

Volunteers and supporters enjoy food, drinks, and special awards at this annual event.

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Volunteers Clean Up Trash and Graffiti at Lizard’s Mouth

Over 100 volunteers remove 1,000 pounds of trash and dozens of graffiti markings.

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Groups File Opening Arguments in Santa Paula Canyon Drilling Litigation

ForestWatch and partners appeal earlier decision allowing new drilling with minimal environmental review.

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Volunteers Remove 1,100 Pounds of Trash From North Fork Matilija Creek Watershed

Decades-old trash exposed by the Thomas Fire removed from Cannon Creek area north of Ojai.

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Volunteers Remove 150 Pounds of Trash From Santa Paula Canyon

ForestWatch volunteers remove old trash revealed by the Thomas Fire.

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