Los Padres ForestWatch
@forestwatch.org
Protecting wild places and wildlife throughout California's central coast region, including Los Padres National Forest and Carrizo Plain National Monument. Learn more about our work at forestwatch.org
What does advocacy look like? Sharing a post. Submitting a comment. Writing a postcard. And sometimes, sending hundreds of them to D.C. 😎 Roadless Rule comments close Oct. 6.
Add your voice:
👉🏽 https://ow.ly/VRfU50ZTl6O
Add your voice:
👉🏽 https://ow.ly/VRfU50ZTl6O
October 2, 2026 at 4:40 PM
What does advocacy look like? Sharing a post. Submitting a comment. Writing a postcard. And sometimes, sending hundreds of them to D.C. 😎 Roadless Rule comments close Oct. 6.
Add your voice:
👉🏽 https://ow.ly/VRfU50ZTl6O
Add your voice:
👉🏽 https://ow.ly/VRfU50ZTl6O
You don’t need a bucket-list budget to join the fun. 👀 Our silent auction is full of local favorites, gifts, dining, and unique experiences—all while supporting public lands.
Plenty of bids are still under $50: forestwatch.org/silentauction
Plenty of bids are still under $50: forestwatch.org/silentauction
October 1, 2026 at 4:50 PM
You don’t need a bucket-list budget to join the fun. 👀 Our silent auction is full of local favorites, gifts, dining, and unique experiences—all while supporting public lands.
Plenty of bids are still under $50: forestwatch.org/silentauction
Plenty of bids are still under $50: forestwatch.org/silentauction
Latino Conservation Week brought us together in Santa Barbara and Oxnard for two mornings of culture, creativity, and connection outdoors. 🌿 Huge thanks to our partners and every family who joined us in celebrating community and conservation.
Read more: https://ow.ly/WHAz50ZTbeC
Read more: https://ow.ly/WHAz50ZTbeC
September 30, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Latino Conservation Week brought us together in Santa Barbara and Oxnard for two mornings of culture, creativity, and connection outdoors. 🌿 Huge thanks to our partners and every family who joined us in celebrating community and conservation.
Read more: https://ow.ly/WHAz50ZTbeC
Read more: https://ow.ly/WHAz50ZTbeC
Big news: Gov. Newsom signed ForestWatch-sponsored SB 1268, making equitable outdoor access a lasting state commitment. Thanks to Gov. Newsom and Sen. Lena Gonzalez for helping make Outdoors for All law. 🌿
September 29, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Big news: Gov. Newsom signed ForestWatch-sponsored SB 1268, making equitable outdoor access a lasting state commitment. Thanks to Gov. Newsom and Sen. Lena Gonzalez for helping make Outdoors for All law. 🌿
Pat Veesart left a lasting mark on the Central Coast—and on everyone who worked alongside him to protect it. We’re deeply grateful for his decades of conservation leadership and love for these wild places.
👉 Read Jeff Kuyper’s tribute: https://ow.ly/2ZkJ50ZSkjW
👉 Read Jeff Kuyper’s tribute: https://ow.ly/2ZkJ50ZSkjW
September 29, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Pat Veesart left a lasting mark on the Central Coast—and on everyone who worked alongside him to protect it. We’re deeply grateful for his decades of conservation leadership and love for these wild places.
👉 Read Jeff Kuyper’s tribute: https://ow.ly/2ZkJ50ZSkjW
👉 Read Jeff Kuyper’s tribute: https://ow.ly/2ZkJ50ZSkjW
Governor Newsom has until Wednesday to sign SB 1268 and make Outdoors for All a lasting state initiative. 🌿
ForestWatch is proud to sponsor this effort to expand access to parks, public lands, and outdoor recreation.
📣 Urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign: https://ow.ly/n9om50ZSjIN
ForestWatch is proud to sponsor this effort to expand access to parks, public lands, and outdoor recreation.
📣 Urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign: https://ow.ly/n9om50ZSjIN
September 28, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Governor Newsom has until Wednesday to sign SB 1268 and make Outdoors for All a lasting state initiative. 🌿
ForestWatch is proud to sponsor this effort to expand access to parks, public lands, and outdoor recreation.
📣 Urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign: https://ow.ly/n9om50ZSjIN
ForestWatch is proud to sponsor this effort to expand access to parks, public lands, and outdoor recreation.
📣 Urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign: https://ow.ly/n9om50ZSjIN
Public lands belong to all of us. 🌲 On National Public Lands Day, we’re celebrating the forests, trails, rivers, mountains, and open spaces that connect our communities to nature.
Get outside. Stay connected. And help keep public lands public.
📷: Lizard's Mouth by Bryant Baker
Get outside. Stay connected. And help keep public lands public.
📷: Lizard's Mouth by Bryant Baker
September 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Public lands belong to all of us. 🌲 On National Public Lands Day, we’re celebrating the forests, trails, rivers, mountains, and open spaces that connect our communities to nature.
Get outside. Stay connected. And help keep public lands public.
📷: Lizard's Mouth by Bryant Baker
Get outside. Stay connected. And help keep public lands public.
📷: Lizard's Mouth by Bryant Baker
A rushed federal process could have lasting consequences for Central California. BLM’s December oil & gas lease sale still threatens communities, wildlife habitat, and lands near Carrizo Plain. ForestWatch and partners are pushing back. Stay tuned.
September 25, 2026 at 6:16 PM
A rushed federal process could have lasting consequences for Central California. BLM’s December oil & gas lease sale still threatens communities, wildlife habitat, and lands near Carrizo Plain. ForestWatch and partners are pushing back. Stay tuned.
According to our web analytics, black bears are having a moment. 🐻 California is home to ~60,000, and males can roam up to 80 square miles. Los Padres provides vital room to roam.
👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/uCww50ZR7vp
👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/uCww50ZR7vp
September 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM
According to our web analytics, black bears are having a moment. 🐻 California is home to ~60,000, and males can roam up to 80 square miles. Los Padres provides vital room to roam.
👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/uCww50ZR7vp
👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/uCww50ZR7vp
Our online silent auction is LIVE! 🌲 Bids start at just $15, with 160+ local favorites, outdoor adventures & bucket-list experiences up for grabs.
See something you love? Look for Buy Now.
✨ Bid: forestwatch.org/silentauction
See something you love? Look for Buy Now.
✨ Bid: forestwatch.org/silentauction
September 23, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Our online silent auction is LIVE! 🌲 Bids start at just $15, with 160+ local favorites, outdoor adventures & bucket-list experiences up for grabs.
See something you love? Look for Buy Now.
✨ Bid: forestwatch.org/silentauction
See something you love? Look for Buy Now.
✨ Bid: forestwatch.org/silentauction
Do we need more roads to fight wildfires? @fuseefire.bsky.social firefighters say no. The administration also aims to boost timber production 25%. The Roadless Rule already allows fire response.
Comment by Oct. 6 to protect the Roadless Rule: forestwatch.org/campaign/pro...
Comment by Oct. 6 to protect the Roadless Rule: forestwatch.org/campaign/pro...
September 22, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Do we need more roads to fight wildfires? @fuseefire.bsky.social firefighters say no. The administration also aims to boost timber production 25%. The Roadless Rule already allows fire response.
Comment by Oct. 6 to protect the Roadless Rule: forestwatch.org/campaign/pro...
Comment by Oct. 6 to protect the Roadless Rule: forestwatch.org/campaign/pro...
The countdown is ON. 👀 ForestWatch’s Online Silent Auction returns Sept. 23–Oct. 4 with 150+ adventures, getaways, wine, gear + more.
Featuring Los Padres Outfitters, Blue Sky Center + more.
👉 Preview: forestwatch.org/silentauction
Featuring Los Padres Outfitters, Blue Sky Center + more.
👉 Preview: forestwatch.org/silentauction
September 21, 2026 at 8:35 PM
The countdown is ON. 👀 ForestWatch’s Online Silent Auction returns Sept. 23–Oct. 4 with 150+ adventures, getaways, wine, gear + more.
Featuring Los Padres Outfitters, Blue Sky Center + more.
👉 Preview: forestwatch.org/silentauction
Featuring Los Padres Outfitters, Blue Sky Center + more.
👉 Preview: forestwatch.org/silentauction
The Trump administration wants to change how motorized use is managed on public lands. Good travel management keeps access predictable while protecting trails, wildlife, watersheds + quiet recreation.
🌲 Speak up by Sept. 23: https://ow.ly/xwsk50ZOVbq
📷 Josh Becker
🌲 Speak up by Sept. 23: https://ow.ly/xwsk50ZOVbq
📷 Josh Becker
September 18, 2026 at 4:55 PM
The Trump administration wants to change how motorized use is managed on public lands. Good travel management keeps access predictable while protecting trails, wildlife, watersheds + quiet recreation.
🌲 Speak up by Sept. 23: https://ow.ly/xwsk50ZOVbq
📷 Josh Becker
🌲 Speak up by Sept. 23: https://ow.ly/xwsk50ZOVbq
📷 Josh Becker
ICYMI: Our Virtual Roadless Town Hall is now available to stream. 🌲 Hear what’s at stake—and why conservation groups, hunters, anglers, and firefighters are coming together to defend the Roadless Rule.
▶️ Watch the recording + take action by Oct. 6: youtu.be/QckFcKHpQioa
▶️ Watch the recording + take action by Oct. 6: youtu.be/QckFcKHpQioa
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September 17, 2026 at 8:28 PM
ICYMI: Our Virtual Roadless Town Hall is now available to stream. 🌲 Hear what’s at stake—and why conservation groups, hunters, anglers, and firefighters are coming together to defend the Roadless Rule.
▶️ Watch the recording + take action by Oct. 6: youtu.be/QckFcKHpQioa
▶️ Watch the recording + take action by Oct. 6: youtu.be/QckFcKHpQioa
We’re partnering with Xerces Society for a webinar on western monarchs and community science. 🦋 Hear from biologist Isis Howard about monitoring, conservation, and how local observations can help shape recovery efforts.
RSVP: https://ow.ly/eeVi50ZMNqZ
RSVP: https://ow.ly/eeVi50ZMNqZ
September 16, 2026 at 4:25 PM
We’re partnering with Xerces Society for a webinar on western monarchs and community science. 🦋 Hear from biologist Isis Howard about monitoring, conservation, and how local observations can help shape recovery efforts.
RSVP: https://ow.ly/eeVi50ZMNqZ
RSVP: https://ow.ly/eeVi50ZMNqZ
Celebrate Latino Conservation Week! 🌿☀️ Join us for a free, family-friendly day of nature, community, lunch, and 30x30-inspired art. All are welcome!
👉🏽 RSVP: https://forms.gle/m9Tmu1oPzPELEh8BA
👉🏽 RSVP: https://forms.gle/m9Tmu1oPzPELEh8BA
September 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Celebrate Latino Conservation Week! 🌿☀️ Join us for a free, family-friendly day of nature, community, lunch, and 30x30-inspired art. All are welcome!
👉🏽 RSVP: https://forms.gle/m9Tmu1oPzPELEh8BA
👉🏽 RSVP: https://forms.gle/m9Tmu1oPzPELEh8BA
SoCal steelhead are among our region’s most imperiled native fish. ForestWatch joined the Wishtoyo Foundation and Center for Biological Diversity in urging NOAA to retain critical habitat protections in lower Piru Creek and the Santa Clara River. Damaged habitat should be restored, not abandoned.
September 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
SoCal steelhead are among our region’s most imperiled native fish. ForestWatch joined the Wishtoyo Foundation and Center for Biological Diversity in urging NOAA to retain critical habitat protections in lower Piru Creek and the Santa Clara River. Damaged habitat should be restored, not abandoned.
Santa Barbara County is considering an end to new onshore oil + gas wells.
📣 Submit a comment by 5 PM Sept. 14 and urge supervisors to approve the amendments: [email protected]. Hearing: Sept. 15
📣 Submit a comment by 5 PM Sept. 14 and urge supervisors to approve the amendments: [email protected]. Hearing: Sept. 15
September 11, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Santa Barbara County is considering an end to new onshore oil + gas wells.
📣 Submit a comment by 5 PM Sept. 14 and urge supervisors to approve the amendments: [email protected]. Hearing: Sept. 15
📣 Submit a comment by 5 PM Sept. 14 and urge supervisors to approve the amendments: [email protected]. Hearing: Sept. 15
A few seats remain for The Wilderness Table at Cash Mountain Ranch! 🌿
Join us Sept. 27 in Ojai for cocktails, a ranch tour, dinner, paired wines + stories from the ranch’s Johnny Cash history.
👉 Reserve your seat: forestwatch.org/wildernesstable
Join us Sept. 27 in Ojai for cocktails, a ranch tour, dinner, paired wines + stories from the ranch’s Johnny Cash history.
👉 Reserve your seat: forestwatch.org/wildernesstable
September 10, 2026 at 5:15 PM
A few seats remain for The Wilderness Table at Cash Mountain Ranch! 🌿
Join us Sept. 27 in Ojai for cocktails, a ranch tour, dinner, paired wines + stories from the ranch’s Johnny Cash history.
👉 Reserve your seat: forestwatch.org/wildernesstable
Join us Sept. 27 in Ojai for cocktails, a ranch tour, dinner, paired wines + stories from the ranch’s Johnny Cash history.
👉 Reserve your seat: forestwatch.org/wildernesstable
Good travel management means access + responsibility: safer, quieter experiences, better-managed roads and trails, and protection for wildlife and watersheds.
🌲 Speak up by Sept. 23: https://www.regulations.gov/document/FS-2026-0100-0001
📷 Josh Becker @mybucketsgottaholeinit
🌲 Speak up by Sept. 23: https://www.regulations.gov/document/FS-2026-0100-0001
📷 Josh Becker @mybucketsgottaholeinit
September 9, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Good travel management means access + responsibility: safer, quieter experiences, better-managed roads and trails, and protection for wildlife and watersheds.
🌲 Speak up by Sept. 23: https://www.regulations.gov/document/FS-2026-0100-0001
📷 Josh Becker @mybucketsgottaholeinit
🌲 Speak up by Sept. 23: https://www.regulations.gov/document/FS-2026-0100-0001
📷 Josh Becker @mybucketsgottaholeinit
Join us and The Xerces Society for a webinar on western monarchs, the threats they face, and how community science is helping conservation efforts.
🦋 RSVP to nerd out on monarchs with us: https://ow.ly/klCc50ZHw8C
🦋 RSVP to nerd out on monarchs with us: https://ow.ly/klCc50ZHw8C
September 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Join us and The Xerces Society for a webinar on western monarchs, the threats they face, and how community science is helping conservation efforts.
🦋 RSVP to nerd out on monarchs with us: https://ow.ly/klCc50ZHw8C
🦋 RSVP to nerd out on monarchs with us: https://ow.ly/klCc50ZHw8C
The Roadless Rule has protected 635,000+ acres in Los Padres for 25 years. Now those protections are at risk.
Join our virtual town hall Sept. 9 to learn what’s changing and how to speak up.
🌲 RSVP: https://ow.ly/uPNt50ZJxjY
Join our virtual town hall Sept. 9 to learn what’s changing and how to speak up.
🌲 RSVP: https://ow.ly/uPNt50ZJxjY
September 5, 2026 at 4:45 PM
The Roadless Rule has protected 635,000+ acres in Los Padres for 25 years. Now those protections are at risk.
Join our virtual town hall Sept. 9 to learn what’s changing and how to speak up.
🌲 RSVP: https://ow.ly/uPNt50ZJxjY
Join our virtual town hall Sept. 9 to learn what’s changing and how to speak up.
🌲 RSVP: https://ow.ly/uPNt50ZJxjY
It’s on the Governor’s desk! 🌿 ForestWatch is proud to sponsor SB 1268, now one signature away from making Outdoors for All a lasting California initiative.
📣 Urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign: https://ow.ly/ntRF50ZJCKH
📣 Urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign: https://ow.ly/ntRF50ZJCKH
September 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
It’s on the Governor’s desk! 🌿 ForestWatch is proud to sponsor SB 1268, now one signature away from making Outdoors for All a lasting California initiative.
📣 Urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign: https://ow.ly/ntRF50ZJCKH
📣 Urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign: https://ow.ly/ntRF50ZJCKH
Grateful to Reps. Brownley, Lofgren, Carbajal & Panetta, Sens. Schiff & Padilla, and 159 other members of congress, for defending the Roadless Rule. 🌲 Now it’s our turn.
📣 Comment by Sept. 21 to protect our backcountry from new permanent roads: https://ow.ly/YKXa50ZJ0P9
📣 Comment by Sept. 21 to protect our backcountry from new permanent roads: https://ow.ly/YKXa50ZJ0P9
September 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Grateful to Reps. Brownley, Lofgren, Carbajal & Panetta, Sens. Schiff & Padilla, and 159 other members of congress, for defending the Roadless Rule. 🌲 Now it’s our turn.
📣 Comment by Sept. 21 to protect our backcountry from new permanent roads: https://ow.ly/YKXa50ZJ0P9
📣 Comment by Sept. 21 to protect our backcountry from new permanent roads: https://ow.ly/YKXa50ZJ0P9
Our Online Silent Auction returns Sept. 23–Oct. 4! Bid on adventures, gear, getaways & more from incredible donors—all supporting the wild places we love.
👀 Sneak peek: https://ow.ly/gTtr50ZHqbu
👀 Sneak peek: https://ow.ly/gTtr50ZHqbu
September 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Our Online Silent Auction returns Sept. 23–Oct. 4! Bid on adventures, gear, getaways & more from incredible donors—all supporting the wild places we love.
👀 Sneak peek: https://ow.ly/gTtr50ZHqbu
👀 Sneak peek: https://ow.ly/gTtr50ZHqbu