Los Padres ForestWatch - Protecting the Los Padres National Forest and the Carrizo Plain

ForestWatch is the only organization focused solely on protecting our region's wild places and wildlife in the Los Padres National Forest, from the Big Sur coast and the Santa Lucia Mountains to the Carrizo Plain and the majestic backcountry of Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

Los Padres ForestWatch is a community-based nonprofit organization that is leading efforts to protect the Los Padres National Forest and other public lands along California's Central Coast. Through innovative field work, scientific collaboration, and legal advocacy, we work to preserve and restore the forests, mountain streams, rolling hills, wetlands, coastal areas, and wildlife of this spectacular area.

We invite you to learn more about our work, to take action, and to support ForestWatch so that we can continue to safeguard our region's public lands for generations to come.

Our work depends on people like you who care about the future of our region's wild places and wildlife. Join or renew your support today!

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3rd Annual
Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival

a benefit for
Los Padres ForestWatch

Friday, October 22, 2010
San Luis Obispo

Each month, we highlight
our region's unique
plants and animals. This month's featured creature:

California legless lizard

Click here to learn more
about other wildife
in our region.

Springtime wildflowers on the Carrizo Plain.

APR 22, 2010
SLO Bear Hunting Proposal Shot Down for Second Time in Two Years
Officials Indefinitely Delay Proposal, Citing an Inability to Respond to Widespread Opposition

APR 12, 2010
Landowner Shuts Off Public Access to Popular Trail Leading to Matilija Falls
If You Used the Trail Prior to 1972, You Can Help Us Keep This Trail Open

MAR 29, 2010
Trophy Hunting of Black Bears Proposed for San Luis Obispo County...Again
Fish & Game Commission to Vote on April 21; ForestWatch Submits Detailed Legal and Scientific Comments; County Board of Supervisors Opposes the Hunt

MAR 9, 2010
ForestWatch is Recognized for Top Environmental Achievement for Second Year in a Row
Report Highlights Groups That Are Leading Efforts to Protect Environment in Central and Southern California

MAR 3, 2010
Third Annual Ojai Wild! Celebration on March 27 a Huge Success!
More than 200 ForestWatch supporters from throughout the region attended the event, raising nearly $30,000 for our ongoing work to protect local wild places and wildlife. Thank you!

FEB 2, 2010
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:
Conservation Coordinator
ForestWatch is hiring a Conservation Coordinator to join our team and help us build on our successful track record of land conservation in our region. Applications accepted through Feb 28.

FEB 2, 2010
EPA Orders Landowner to Halt Illegal Road Construction Across Sespe Creek
ForestWatch Applauds Efforts to Protect Ecologically Sensitive Creek Adjacent to Los Padres National Forest

DEC 15, 2009
BREAKING NEWS: ForestWatch Files Lawsuit to Increase Public Participation in National Forest Decisions
U.S. Forest Service Regulations Deny the Public's Right to Submit Comments and File Appeals on Many Decisions Affecting Public Lands Nationwide

NOV 23, 2009
Voice Your Support for Black Bears in San Luis Obispo County
Department of Fish & Game Will Revisit Proposal to Allow Bear Hunting in SLO County; Your Comments Needed by November 28

NOV 16, 2009
BLM Releases Proposed Management Plan for Carrizo Plain National Monument
Changes Made in Response to Public Comment; Administrative Protests Can Be Filed Through Dec 14; ForestWatch is Currently Reviewing the Revised Plan

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