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

Volunteers Clean Up Sespe Creek and Piedra Blanca
By ForestWatch on November 8, 2017 in Trash Cleanups, Ventura County, Volunteer Projects, Wilderness
Volunteers remove over 100 pounds of trash from Piedra Blanca area.
Read full story • Comments are closed

Third Annual Santa Barbara WILD! a Huge Success!
Over 250 conservationists gather in Santa Barbara to raise over $110,000 for ForestWatch conservation efforts!
Read full story • Comments are closed

Volunteers Remove Fencing from Carrizo Plain, Celebrate Land Donation to Monument
Volunteers remove a quarter mile of fencing from property recently donated to BLM.
Read full story • Comments are closed

Congressional Committee Approves Legislation to Roll Back National Monument Designations
Bill would allow president to reduce Carrizo Plain National Monument by up to 85,000 acres.
Read full story • Comments are closed

Oil Company Seeks Exemption for Toxic Wastewater Dumping in Los Padres Aquifer
Public Hearing Scheduled for October 24 in Ventura; Comments Accepted Through November 8.
Read full story • Comments are closed
Join our Email List

Volunteer
We need your help! Join our list of dedicated, fun-loving, adventurous volunteers today.
Wild Things
Trading Post
Maps, books, and more. Proceeds benefit LPFW.