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DEC 15, 2010
Breaking News: Agreement Protects 600,000 Acres of Los Padres National Forest
Lawsuit By ForestWatch and Other Conservation Groups Secures Additional Protections for Forest's Roadless Areas

NOV 19, 2010
Efforts Underway to Bring Steelhead Back to the Sisquoc River
Studies Launched to Identify Ways To Return the Endangered Fish to Pristine Spawning Grounds in the Los Padres National Forest

OCT 25, 2010
Logging Project Announced for Frazier Mountain in Ventura Backcountry
Project Would Involve Commercial Timber Sale, Prescribed Burning, Fuelbreak Construction, and Vegetation Removal Across 2,386 Acres of Los Padres National Forest

SEP 22, 2010
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE for the 3rd Annual Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival in San Luis Obispo
Reserve your seat today!

SEP 16, 2010
State Cancels Proposed Bear Hunt in San Luis Obispo County
Department of Fish & Game Withdraws Plans for First-Ever Bear Hunting Season, Accepts ForestWatch Demands to Conduct Scientifically-Adequate Population Survey for Several Years

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

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

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

 

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