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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Celebrating Major Victories for Wildlife: Room to Roam Act and Poison Free Wildlife Act Signed into Law!
By Carla Mena on October 4, 2024 in eNews, Environmental Education, ForestWatch, Ventura County, Wildfire, Wildlife Protection
Supporters submitted over 5,500 emails.
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CA State Lawmakers Uplift Local Governments in Holding the Oil & Gas Industry Accountable
Governor Newsom signs bills to uplift communities ability to regulate oil drilling and help address polluting idle wells.
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The “Fix Our Forests Act” | A Threat in Disguise
Community submits over 500 emails in opposition to contentious public lands legislation.
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The Role of Participation in the Legislative Process
Highlights from The Power of Participation event and a call for immediate legislative action!
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Environmental Groups File Lawsuit Against the County of San Luis Obispo to Save Endangered Species
New lawsuit seeks water releases from Lopez Dam to restore endangered steelhead habitat
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Federal Legislative Update: Successes, Setbacks, and Sneaky Loopholes
By Carla Mena on August 19, 2024 in Carrizo Plain, eNews, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands
Highlights of some key legislation we’ve been tracking and our efforts to support or oppose various bills.
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