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

Private Landowner Makes Changes to Public Access on Sisar Canyon Trail

By on April 20, 2017 in Trails & Public Access, Ventura County

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

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VICTORY: Controversial Gaviota Fuel Break Canceled After ForestWatch Lawsuit

By on April 3, 2017 in Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Santa Barbara County, Wildlife Protection

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

By on April 2, 2017 in Trash Cleanups, Ventura County, Volunteer Projects, Wildlife Protection

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

By on March 28, 2017 in Santa Barbara County, Trash Cleanups, Volunteer Projects

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

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Volunteers Remove Over 30 Tires Along Gibraltar Road

By on March 6, 2017 in Santa Barbara County, Trash Cleanups, Volunteer Projects

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

By on March 5, 2017 in Call to Action, Ventura County

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

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