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
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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VICTORY! Agency Withdraws Controversial Proposal to Reduce Protections for Toads
Critically endangered arroyo toads in the Los Padres National Forest will remain fully protected.
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County, FWS Deliver Big Gift to Oil Industry
Ventura County Supervisors miss an opportunity to update World War II-era drilling permits to protect condors.
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Lawsuit Challenges Dangerous Oil Drilling in Santa Paula Canyon
Three conservation groups sued Ventura County to halt a plan to drill 19 new oil wells along the Santa Paula Canyon Trail.
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