Author: ForestWatch
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Outdoor Connections in the Snow: A Family Afternoon Near Mt. Pinos
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Every year, our Outdoor Connections program makes the journey up to Mount Pinos in the Los Padres National Forest. This year’s trip, made all the more special by a fresh blanket of snow, was one to remember. The program works to connect diverse communities in the region with the natural wonders of the Los Padres…
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California Mountain Lions Gain Protections Under State Law
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On February 12, the California Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously to grant Southern California and Central Coast mountain lions protection under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA).
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Los Padres ForestWatch Endorses the Bipartisan Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act
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The CPWRA addresses urgent gaps in community-level preparedness.
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Trump Administration Announces Plan to Open 850,000 Acres of Central California to Drilling and Fracking
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Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released a study that recommends allowing oil and gas leasing across large portions of central California between the Santa Barbara coast and the Sierra Nevada. The plan, scheduled for approval next year, opens up to 850,000 acres for fossil fuel drilling and fracking. That number includes roughly 400,000…
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2025 Top Accomplishments
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With your generous support, we achieved these milestones together.
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Trump Administration Moves to Rescind Landmark Public Lands Rule
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A sweeping rollback would strip away key science-based safeguards for wildlife habitat, watersheds, and culturally significant landscapes across the West—including the Cuyama Valley Foothills and Carrizo Plain.
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ForestWatch Endorses the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act
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The VGPRA is a voluntary way to retire grazing permits and permanently restore damaged public lands.
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Outdoor Connections: October Campout at Leo Carrillo State Park
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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.
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Your Will Can Safeguard Our Wildlands Forever
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Create or update your will and help protect local public lands.
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Central Coast Residents Unite in Support of Roadless Rule
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Nationwide, hundreds of thousands speak out against rollback of land protections
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How the Government Shutdown Affects Local Public Lands
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Trails and campgrounds remain open for now, but visitor services and natural resources may suffer.
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Los Padres Vegetation Clearing Plan Faces Widespread Community Opposition
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Public, agencies, and experts voice concerns over impacts to wildlife, recreation, and cultural sites.
