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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

Forest Service Employees Furloughed, Los Padres Ranger Stations Closed During Government Shutdown

By on January 8, 2019 in Forest Service, Trails & Public Access

Central Coast public lands impacted by lengthy government shutdown.

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BLM Issues Report Highlighting Overwhelming Public Opposition to Drilling and Fracking Public Lands

By on January 8, 2019 in Fracking, Oil Development

Most of the 8,400 comments received oppose oil drilling and fracking of iconic Central Coast landmarks.

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Government Shutdown: What Happens to the Los Padres?

By on January 7, 2019 in Forest Service

The federal government shutdown brings temporary changes to public land access.

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ForestWatch Youth Program Selected For Year-End Giving Campaign

By on December 17, 2018 in Uncategorized

Our new program connects youth from disadvantaged backgrounds to the Los Padres National Forest.

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Congress Approves Farm Bill Without Controversial National Forest Loopholes

By on December 13, 2018 in Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Roadless Areas

Earlier versions of the bill would have expanded commercial logging in the Los Padres National Forest.

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Wild California Condor Chick Fledges in Santa Barbara County for First Time Since 1982

By on December 10, 2018 in California Condor, Wildlife Protection

Condor 933 took its first successful flight last month in the Santa Barbara backcountry.

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