Los Padres ForestWatch is the only local nonprofit organization protecting wildlife, wilderness, and clean water throughout the Los Padres National Forest, the Carrizo Plain National Monument, and other public lands along California's central coast for the benefit of our communities and future generations.
News Items

Agreement Secures Permanent Public Access to Matilija Falls
ForestWatch and other groups sign agreement with landowner, ending years of dispute over the historic trail
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Legal Victory Overturns Plan to Open 1 Million Acres of Public Land to Drilling, Fracking
By ForestWatch on September 6, 2016 in Cuyama Valley, Fracking, Oil Development, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County
ForestWatch lawsuit protects federal lands near Los Padres National Forest
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Tar Creek Cleanup
By ForestWatch on May 18, 2016 in California Condor, Trash Cleanups, Ventura County, Volunteer Projects, Wildlife Protection
Patagonia volunteers team up with ForestWatch to remove trash from border of Sespe Condor Sanctuary
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Cape Ivy Removal
By ForestWatch on May 12, 2016 in Invasives, Santa Barbara County, Volunteer Projects, Wildlife Protection
LogicMonitor employees join forces with ForestWatch to remove invasive cape ivy from Mission Canyon.
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Events

Santa Barbara WILD!
Sunday October 23 | 3-6pm
Riviera Park Gardens
2030 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
Join us for a fun afternoon to benefit ForestWatch, featuring live music, beer and wine, gourmet dinner featuring local and organic ingredients, an exciting live and silent auction, and presentation of our annual Wilderness Legacy Award to Congresswoman Lois Capps. All proceeds support our efforts to protect your national forest.