Congress has an ambitious agenda to redefine its work portfolio with attacks on our country’s bedrock environmental laws.

Celebrating Major Victories for Wildlife: Room to Roam Act and Poison Free Wildlife Act Signed into Law!
Supporters submitted over 5,500 emails.

CA State Lawmakers Uplift Local Governments in Holding the Oil & Gas Industry Accountable
Governor Newsom signs bills to uplift communities ability to regulate oil drilling and help address polluting idle wells.

The “Fix Our Forests Act” | A Threat in Disguise
Community submits over 500 emails in opposition to contentious public lands legislation.

The Role of Participation in the Legislative Process
Highlights from The Power of Participation event and a call for immediate legislative action!

Ventura County Board of Supervisors Suspends Amendments Aimed at Holding Polluters Accountable
Ventura County Board of Supervisors (BOS) voted–to suspend further work on increasing oil and gas surety & bonding.

ForestWatch Top CA Priority Bills
ForestWatch’s primary state priorities include legislation focused on habitat connectivity, holding oil and gas operators accountable, and ensuring equitable access to outdoor spaces.

Thanks to your tremendous support, we reached our goal!
Your support helps us permanently protect this special piece of land.

Getting the Lead Out…of the Forest
2024 lead removal efforts underway in the Los Padres National Forest

PUBLIC Lands Act heads for Senate floor vote
Surprise update, PUBLIC Lands Act heads for Senate floor vote for the first time!
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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