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
Court Rules in Favor of Controversial Logging and Chaparral Clearing Project on Pine Mountain
Plaintiffs weighing next steps.
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The Name “Mt. Abel” Glorifies an Avowed Klansman
This unofficial name for Cerro Noroeste has an ugly history.
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Legislative Package Reintroduced to Protect Central Coast Public Lands and Rivers
California senator and reps reintroduce legislation that will protect 1 million acres of public lands.
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New Inventory of Mature and Old-Growth Forests—How Will They be Protected?
The Biden administration has started a rulemaking process for protecting mature and old-growth forests.
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It’s Time to Take Down the Montecito Ring Nets
Winter storms have transformed the upper San Ysidro Creek ring net into a 25-foot dam, in violation of permit conditions.
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“America the Beautiful for All” Coalition DC Fly-in
Nearly 100 organizations met with over 20 congressional office to discuss environmental policy.
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Wild Things
Events
16th Annual Ojai Wild!
Sunday, June 2 at 4pm
The Thacher School
Native Plant Hike - Reservoir Canyon
Saturday, May 11 at 9:30am
San Luis Obispo
Guided Nature Walk - SYV Botanic Garden
Sunday, May 19 at 10am
Buellton
Evening Nature Hike - Rattlesnake Canyon
Thursday, May 23 at 5:30pm
Santa Barbara
Guided Nature Hike on Pine Mountain
Saturday, June 15 at 9:30am