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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Forest Service Approves First Commercial Logging Project in Los Padres National Forest in Decades
By Bryant Baker on November 28, 2018 in Call to Action, Kern County, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Mt. Pinos Area
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
By Bryant Baker on November 13, 2018 in Santa Barbara County, Stewardship, Trash Cleanups, Volunteer Projects, Youth Engagement
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
By Bryant Baker on October 15, 2018 in Stewardship, Trash Cleanups, Ventura County, Volunteer Projects
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
By Bryant Baker on October 12, 2018 in Santa Paula Canyon, Stewardship, Trash Cleanups, Ventura County, Volunteer Projects
ForestWatch volunteers remove old trash revealed by the Thomas Fire.
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