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

Spring Elected Hike

ForestWatch staff educating elected offices on local forest fire ecology.

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America the Beautiful for All Coalition Fly-in

ForestWatch and more than 100 Coalition members of the America the Beautiful for All Coalition (ATB4All) convened in Washington, DC.

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Heavy equipment from a fracking operation in a mountainous area of the Sespe Oil Field

Agencies Cancel Plans to Frack Wells, Build Pipelines in Los Padres National Forest

Signals end of toxic era of fracking in the Sespe Oil Field

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Women’s History Month: Leaders of Central Coast Public Lands

Honoring extraordinary women who have played a leading role in protecting public lands and waters throughout California’s central coast region.

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Forest Service Releases Draft Management Plan for Wild & Scenic Piru Creek

Stakeholders weigh in on southern California’s newest “Wild and Scenic” waterway

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Celebrating Environmental Leaders on California’s Central Coast

Honoring and celebrating individuals within our community who champion various environmental causes.

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