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
Volunteers Clean Up Sespe Creek and Piedra Blanca
Volunteers remove over 100 pounds of trash from Piedra Blanca area.
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Third Annual Santa Barbara WILD! a Huge Success!
Over 250 conservationists gather in Santa Barbara to raise over $110,000 for ForestWatch conservation efforts!
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Volunteers Remove Fencing from Carrizo Plain, Celebrate Land Donation to Monument
Volunteers remove a quarter mile of fencing from property recently donated to BLM.
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Congressional Committee Approves Legislation to Roll Back National Monument Designations
Bill would allow president to reduce Carrizo Plain National Monument by up to 85,000 acres.
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Oil Company Seeks Exemption for Toxic Wastewater Dumping in Los Padres Aquifer
Public Hearing Scheduled for October 24 in Ventura; Comments Accepted Through November 8.
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Santa Paula Canyon Oil Project Appealed to Ventura County Supervisors
Filing halts plan to begin drilling, court hearing on 2015 lawsuit postponed to December 4.
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