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What We Fight For

Wild Places

Protecting lands and rivers where nature thrives, free from the threat of development.

Wildlife

Safeguarding our region’s plants and wildlife—large and small—and the places they call home. 

Nature for All

Promoting public access and providing opportunities for youth and families to explore the outdoors.

Resilient Communities

Advancing smart, effective solutions to protect our neighborhoods from wildfire.

Forests & Climate

Defending mature and old growth forests and eliminating fossil fuel development from public lands.

Future Generations

Securing a livable planet and healthy environment for children and generations to come.

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From nature and hiking guides, to trail maps, to tees and hats, and magnets and stickers, your purchase today keeps it local and helps support our efforts to protect public lands throughout California’s central coast region.

What People Say

Los Padres ForestWatch is a fantastic organization that effectively supports and protects one of our most treasured resources. They protect the backyard of Santa Barbara County in a multitude of ways and are excellent at educating and mobilizing the public about our present and future issues. We always love to attend their educational and motivational events and seminars as volunteers and as supportive, involved members of our community.
Amy G Volunteer