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
Public Hearing on Los Padres Forest Plan to be Held in Ventura
Third Hearing Called to Discuss Updated USFS Land Management Plan …
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National Forest Access Blocked on Huasna Road
ForestWatch launches effort to restore public access to the Los Padres National Forest in SLO County’s Huasna Valley…
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Fall/Winter 2012 Newsletter
Our Fall/Winter 2012 membership newsletter is now available for download!
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Condor Roost Trees May Be Cut Down
ForestWatch defends old-growth trees where endangered condors rest during long flights across the landscape…
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ForestWatch Investigation Reveals Widespread Fracking in Los Padres
The controversial oil extraction technique is making a resurgence in the Sespe Oil Field, threatening downstream water supplies…
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Supreme Court Upholds Protections for Roadless Areas
The U.S. Supreme Court denies industry challenge to 2001 Roadless Rule, leaving intact protections for 600,000 acres of the Los Padres National Forest…
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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