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
Agency Requires a Full Environmental Study of Company’s Plans to Explore for Oil on the Carrizo Plain National Monument
The Bureau of Land Management requires a full Environmental Impact Statement due to potential significant impacts.
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Planning Commission Bans Gravel Truck Traffic on Scenic Highway 33 From Diamond Rock Mine
Move protects Ojai Valley and Los Padres from as many as 138 truck trips per day.
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Oil Company Seeks Drilling Rights in Upper Lopez Canyon
ForestWatch joins with landowners to protect Lopez Creek and Santa Lucia Wilderness.
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ForestWatch Files Lawsuit to Stop Oil Drilling Expansion in Los Padres National Forest
Lawsuit challenges expansive drilling plan in Los Padres.
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ForestWatch, Rural Landowners Protect Land from Oil Drilling
U.S. Bureau of Land Management withdraws 10,088 acres from recent oil lease sale after groups and eight landowners file formal protests.
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BLM Announces Another Land Giveaway of 19,600 Acres to Oil Companies
Public lands near Los Padres and Carrizo Plain auctioned for as little as $2 per acre.
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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