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

Update: Santa Paula Canyon Drilling Lawsuit

ForestWatch’s lawsuit challenging drilling expansion in Santa Paula Canyon moves forward.

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WANTED: Donated Field Vehicle

With the retirement of Old Blue, we need your help in finding another who can live up to her legacy.

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LUSH Cosmetics Volunteers Clean Up Shooting Site

28 volunteers removed over 400 pounds of trash and debris from site.

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Forest in the Crosshairs

A recent report released by Los Padres ForestWatch identifies unregulated target shooting as one of the most serious threats to natural resources and public health and safety in the forest.

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LUSH Volunteers Remove Microtrash from Sespe Tributary

More than 1000 lbs removed.

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Saving Santa Paula Canyon with Boots on the Ground

Patagonia volunteers remove 150lbs of trash from Santa Paula Canyon.

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