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

Comment Period Begins for Trump’s Review of Carrizo Plain National Monument

ForestWatch launches savethecarrizo.org to encourage public comments.

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450 Organizations Oppose Efforts to Remove or Decrease Protections for National Monuments

ForestWatch joins chorus of groups concerned about the fate of the Carrizo Plain and other national monuments.

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Cherry Creek Gets More Help From Patagonia Team and ForestWatch Volunteers

Two groups of volunteers help remove trash from Cherry Creek watershed in late April.

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ForestWatch and SLO Coastkeeper File Lawsuit to Restore Endangered Steelhead in Sisquoc River

Groups seek safe passage for steelhead to reach historic spawning grounds in the Los Padres National Forest

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Trump Orders Review of All National Monuments Designated Since 1996, Including Carrizo Plain

ForestWatch is prepared to challenge any rollback of the Carrizo Plain National Monument.

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Private Landowner Makes Changes to Public Access on Sisar Canyon Trail

Popular Ojai trail lacks a permanent public access easement at the end of Sisar Canyon Road.

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