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
Fracking Escalates in Los Padres National Forest
Controversial Oil Extraction Technique Recently Used on Six More Wells in the Sespe Oil Field
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Thorn Point Clean-up
Historic Lookout Site Scoured for Microtrash
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House Passes Bill to Open National Forests to Development, Waive Environmental Laws, and Reduce Public Input
Legislation would expand development throughout the Los Padres…
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ForestWatch Volunteers Clear Microtrash from Frazier Mountain
Litter Detrimental to Endangered California Condors Removed from Historic Lookout Site
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Members’ Gathering
Join us for some tasty appetizers, wine and beer, and an opportunity to meet backcountry cartographer Bryan Conant.
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SLO County Bear Count Underway
CDFW undertakes county-wide census of the black bear population in San Luis Obispo County
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Wild Things
Events
The Secret Lives of Snakes
Featuring Dr. Emily Taylor
Thursday, Feb. 20 at Noon
Webinar
Trail Talks: The Natural and Political History of the Dick Smith Wilderness
Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6:30pm
Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Public Library
Free Screening of Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire
Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6pm
SBIFF Film Center
Santa Barbara