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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VICTORY: Controversial Gaviota Fuel Break Canceled After ForestWatch Lawsuit

Forest Service cancels planned massive fuel break in remote area of Los Padres National Forest after our lawsuit.

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Spring Cleaning at Cherry Creek

Volunteers spend a morning cleaning up an illegal target shooting site in the Los Padres National Forest.

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Volunteers Spend Morning in the Clouds Cleaning Up La Cumbre Peak

Volunteers helped clean up trash on and around La Cumbre Peak.

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Volunteers Remove Over 30 Tires Along Gibraltar Road

Volunteers removed two truckloads of trash and over 30 tires near Gibraltar Rock.

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VICTORY: Landscaping Required at Quarry Along Scenic Highway 33

Quarry along Hwy 33 in the Los Padres will install landscaping as required by new 30-year permit.

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Water District Plans to Siphon Groundwater From Ojai Mountains

Casitas Municipal Water District moving forward with plan to drill horizontal bores under the Los Padres National Forest.

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