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

Upcoming Oil Appeal Hearings

By on May 28, 2015 in California Condor, Oil Development, Santa Paula Canyon, Ventura County

Oil industries are pushing to drill and we’re pushing back.

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Forest Service to Enforce Closure of Condor Sanctuary at Tar Creek

By on May 27, 2015 in California Condor, Ventura County

Unlawful entry punishable by $5,000 fine and/or six months of jail time.

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Legislation Announced to Benefit Wilderness, Watersheds, and Recreation in the Los Padres and Carrizo Plain

By on May 27, 2015 in California Condor, Carrizo Plain, Cuyama Valley, Fracking, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Monterey County, Mt. Pinos Area, Oil Development, Rivers, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Trails & Public Access, Ventura County, Wilderness, Wildlife Protection

Nearly 250,000 acres of wilderness could be added.

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Congress Proposes to Allow Disposal of Federal Lands

By on March 31, 2015 in Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Oil Development

Resolution could allow for federal lands to be sold to private interests.

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West Cuesta Ridge “Shooters” Cleanup

By on March 19, 2015 in Trash Cleanups, Volunteer Projects

Collaborative efforts in SLO County result in hundreds of pounds of microtrash removed.

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County Approves Oil Wells Along Popular Hiking Trail in Santa Paula Canyon

By on February 27, 2015 in Fracking, Oil Development, Santa Paula Canyon, Ventura County

ForestWatch Files Appeal to Planning Commission, Citing Violations of State Law

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