Author: ForestWatch
-
ForestWatch Endorses the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act
4 min read
The VGPRA is a voluntary way to retire grazing permits and permanently restore damaged public lands.
-
Outdoor Connections: October Campout at Leo Carrillo State Park
3 min read
The family campout at Leo Carrillo State Park helped participants connect with nature, build confidence outdoors, and feel a deeper sense of belonging on public lands.
-
Central Coast Residents Unite in Support of Roadless Rule
4 min read
Nationwide, hundreds of thousands speak out against rollback of land protections
-
How the Government Shutdown Affects Local Public Lands
7 min read
Trails and campgrounds remain open for now, but visitor services and natural resources may suffer.
-
Los Padres Vegetation Clearing Plan Faces Widespread Community Opposition
6 min read
Public, agencies, and experts voice concerns over impacts to wildlife, recreation, and cultural sites.
-
Meet Your New Neighbors in the Santa Monica Mountains
3 min read
A mama and her three cubs mark the first family of black bears in the Santa Monica Mountains in years.
-
California’s Southernmost Wolf Pack Thrives, Expands Amidst Challenges
5 min read
The return of wolves to the southern Sierra brings hope for broader recovery in our region
-
Joint Statement on Immigration Enforcement Tactics Directed at Children in the Outdoors
5 min read
Groups call on U.S. government to end immigration enforcement actions at schools, parks, and outdoor educational spaces among other actions.
-
Summer Campout by the River: Families Connect with Nature and Advocacy
1 min read
Families gathered for a special weekend along the river in Los Padres National Forest—some experiencing camping for the very first time.
-
Trump Administration Resurrects Oil Drilling Threat to 850,000 Acres of Central Coast Public Lands
3 min read
Bureau of Land Management plan targets lands near Los Padres and Carrizo Plain.
-
Trump Administration Moves to Eliminate Roadless Rule, Putting Los Padres National Forest at Risk
3 min read
Environmental groups urge lawmakers to support permanent protections through Roadless Area Conservation Act.
-
Forced Land Sale Provision Stripped from Senate Megabill
3 min read
Senate rules prevent sale of millions of acres of federal land from being included in budget bill.
