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
On Dec 17, Senator Alex Padilla and Sen. Adam Schiff reintroduced the Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California Lands Act that would safeguard 900k+ acres of public lands, including 385k+ acres in and around LPNF. 👉🏽 forestwatch.org/news/the-public-lands-act-is-back
December 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
On Dec 17, Senator Alex Padilla and Sen. Adam Schiff reintroduced the Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California Lands Act that would safeguard 900k+ acres of public lands, including 385k+ acres in and around LPNF. 👉🏽 forestwatch.org/news/the-public-lands-act-is-back
Say hello to P-129 🐾—a mountain lion recently collared by NPS. Her timing matters: CA wildlife officials recommended listing several cougar populations as threatened under California’s Endangered Species Act! 🙌🏽 Learn more + watch our recent webinar: https://youtu.be/LwpHSvf9NBQ
December 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Say hello to P-129 🐾—a mountain lion recently collared by NPS. Her timing matters: CA wildlife officials recommended listing several cougar populations as threatened under California’s Endangered Species Act! 🙌🏽 Learn more + watch our recent webinar: https://youtu.be/LwpHSvf9NBQ
Take the 101 or the scenic 150 along parts of Los Padres National Forest and you’ll find Ventura County’s standout tasting rooms in the Wine for Wilderness Passport.
Enjoy a complimentary glass at 24 Central Coast spots—each paired with a nearby trail.
🍷 Get Your Passport: forestwatch.org/passport
Enjoy a complimentary glass at 24 Central Coast spots—each paired with a nearby trail.
🍷 Get Your Passport: forestwatch.org/passport
December 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Take the 101 or the scenic 150 along parts of Los Padres National Forest and you’ll find Ventura County’s standout tasting rooms in the Wine for Wilderness Passport.
Enjoy a complimentary glass at 24 Central Coast spots—each paired with a nearby trail.
🍷 Get Your Passport: forestwatch.org/passport
Enjoy a complimentary glass at 24 Central Coast spots—each paired with a nearby trail.
🍷 Get Your Passport: forestwatch.org/passport
We believe the more time you spend in nature, the more you understand why it needs protecting. Our hike through Santa Paula Canyon—golden cottonwoods, cold creek crossings, and even oil jacks and graffiti—was a reminder of its beauty, its history, and why it’s worth fighting for.
December 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
We believe the more time you spend in nature, the more you understand why it needs protecting. Our hike through Santa Paula Canyon—golden cottonwoods, cold creek crossings, and even oil jacks and graffiti—was a reminder of its beauty, its history, and why it’s worth fighting for.
Branch out with better gifts this year. 🎁 Whether you’re shopping for your brother, mother, partner, friend, or even the dog, we’ve got you covered with gifts that give back (and yes, even our packaging is eco-friendly).
🌲 Shop by December 16 for delivery before the 25th: store.forestwatch.org
🌲 Shop by December 16 for delivery before the 25th: store.forestwatch.org
December 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Branch out with better gifts this year. 🎁 Whether you’re shopping for your brother, mother, partner, friend, or even the dog, we’ve got you covered with gifts that give back (and yes, even our packaging is eco-friendly).
🌲 Shop by December 16 for delivery before the 25th: store.forestwatch.org
🌲 Shop by December 16 for delivery before the 25th: store.forestwatch.org
Meet Keri Setnicka, our new Communications Director! With 15+ years of experience in conservation storytelling, she’s excited to highlight urgent issues, celebrate what makes the Central Coast unique, and keep communities engaged. Welcome to the team, Keri! 💚
December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Meet Keri Setnicka, our new Communications Director! With 15+ years of experience in conservation storytelling, she’s excited to highlight urgent issues, celebrate what makes the Central Coast unique, and keep communities engaged. Welcome to the team, Keri! 💚
The California condor—once fewer than two dozen left—now numbers 200+ in the wild, many in Los Padres National Forest. On Wildlife Conservation Day, we’re working to protect the habitat this critically endangered species needs to survive. 👉🏽 https://forestwatch.org/what-we-do/protecting-wildlife/
December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The California condor—once fewer than two dozen left—now numbers 200+ in the wild, many in Los Padres National Forest. On Wildlife Conservation Day, we’re working to protect the habitat this critically endangered species needs to survive. 👉🏽 https://forestwatch.org/what-we-do/protecting-wildlife/
Tomorrow the Senate reviews the Roadless Act—while decades of protections for clean water, wildlife, and old-growth in Los Padres are under threat. This isn’t about recreation or fire suppression. It’s about stopping NEW permanent roads. 🌲 Take action: forestwatch.org/roadless
December 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Tomorrow the Senate reviews the Roadless Act—while decades of protections for clean water, wildlife, and old-growth in Los Padres are under threat. This isn’t about recreation or fire suppression. It’s about stopping NEW permanent roads. 🌲 Take action: forestwatch.org/roadless
Forget endless-scrolling and find the perfect gift for the trail-loving, tree-hugging, public-land-protecting adventurer in your life!
From books and maps to cozy gear and local goodies, you’ll find gifts they’ll actually use (and love).
🎁 Shop Now: forestwatch.org/holiday-gift-guide
From books and maps to cozy gear and local goodies, you’ll find gifts they’ll actually use (and love).
🎁 Shop Now: forestwatch.org/holiday-gift-guide
November 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Forget endless-scrolling and find the perfect gift for the trail-loving, tree-hugging, public-land-protecting adventurer in your life!
From books and maps to cozy gear and local goodies, you’ll find gifts they’ll actually use (and love).
🎁 Shop Now: forestwatch.org/holiday-gift-guide
From books and maps to cozy gear and local goodies, you’ll find gifts they’ll actually use (and love).
🎁 Shop Now: forestwatch.org/holiday-gift-guide
If “wine-tasting weekend” had a hometown, it might be Los Olivos. 🍷 4 downtown wineries are part of the Wine for Wilderness Passport, featuring sustainable, land-connected wines. Get a complimentary glass at 24 Central Coast wineries for just $75 (a $650 value).
👉🏽 forestwatch.org/passport
👉🏽 forestwatch.org/passport
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If “wine-tasting weekend” had a hometown, it might be Los Olivos. 🍷 4 downtown wineries are part of the Wine for Wilderness Passport, featuring sustainable, land-connected wines. Get a complimentary glass at 24 Central Coast wineries for just $75 (a $650 value).
👉🏽 forestwatch.org/passport
👉🏽 forestwatch.org/passport
Meet Carlo Calderon, our new Wildlife Program Coordinator! 💚A UCSB Environmental Science grad and longtime habitat restorer, Carlo brings his passion for native plants, bugs, and wildlife to ForestWatch, where he now leads our Room to Roam program. 🌿
November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Meet Carlo Calderon, our new Wildlife Program Coordinator! 💚A UCSB Environmental Science grad and longtime habitat restorer, Carlo brings his passion for native plants, bugs, and wildlife to ForestWatch, where he now leads our Room to Roam program. 🌿
November is Native American Heritage Month. As part of our Native Voices series, we’re featuring Tanya Nunez of the Chickasaw Nation who shares what this month means to her, the cultural practices she carries, and how non-Native people can be better allies.
Read more: forestwatch.org/native-voices
Read more: forestwatch.org/native-voices
November 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month. As part of our Native Voices series, we’re featuring Tanya Nunez of the Chickasaw Nation who shares what this month means to her, the cultural practices she carries, and how non-Native people can be better allies.
Read more: forestwatch.org/native-voices
Read more: forestwatch.org/native-voices
Happy National Take a Hike Day! 🥾 From oak galls to bear scat to a quick microtrash cleanup, our recent Fall Colors Hike was a reminder of why these places are worth protecting.
With today’s much-needed rain, remember to check trail conditions before heading out. 🌧️🌱
With today’s much-needed rain, remember to check trail conditions before heading out. 🌧️🌱
November 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Happy National Take a Hike Day! 🥾 From oak galls to bear scat to a quick microtrash cleanup, our recent Fall Colors Hike was a reminder of why these places are worth protecting.
With today’s much-needed rain, remember to check trail conditions before heading out. 🌧️🌱
With today’s much-needed rain, remember to check trail conditions before heading out. 🌧️🌱
Join Carla Mena, Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs at the Ventura Sierra Club meeting on Nov. 19 (6–8PM) to hear about oil leasing threats, Roadless Rule rollbacks, and new protections for California’s wild places.
📍 Ventura • Free + open to all
👉🏽 RSVP: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
📍 Ventura • Free + open to all
👉🏽 RSVP: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
November 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Join Carla Mena, Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs at the Ventura Sierra Club meeting on Nov. 19 (6–8PM) to hear about oil leasing threats, Roadless Rule rollbacks, and new protections for California’s wild places.
📍 Ventura • Free + open to all
👉🏽 RSVP: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
📍 Ventura • Free + open to all
👉🏽 RSVP: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
Ever wonder what to do if you see a cougar on the trail? 👀Let’s talk coexistence.
Join us on Nov. 20 for a free webinar with Cougar Conservancy’s Korinna Domingo—wildlife biologist + mountain lion advocate.
👉🏽 Register: forestwatch.org/co-existing-with-cougars-webinar/
Join us on Nov. 20 for a free webinar with Cougar Conservancy’s Korinna Domingo—wildlife biologist + mountain lion advocate.
👉🏽 Register: forestwatch.org/co-existing-with-cougars-webinar/
November 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Ever wonder what to do if you see a cougar on the trail? 👀Let’s talk coexistence.
Join us on Nov. 20 for a free webinar with Cougar Conservancy’s Korinna Domingo—wildlife biologist + mountain lion advocate.
👉🏽 Register: forestwatch.org/co-existing-with-cougars-webinar/
Join us on Nov. 20 for a free webinar with Cougar Conservancy’s Korinna Domingo—wildlife biologist + mountain lion advocate.
👉🏽 Register: forestwatch.org/co-existing-with-cougars-webinar/
Wildfire has always shaped our landscape—learn how we can live with it. 🔥 Join us Sun, Nov 16 at 10:30 AM in Goleta for a free screening of Elemental at the Wild & Free Film Fest + discussion with local wildfire experts.
👉 www.wildandfreefilm.org
👉 www.wildandfreefilm.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Wildfire has always shaped our landscape—learn how we can live with it. 🔥 Join us Sun, Nov 16 at 10:30 AM in Goleta for a free screening of Elemental at the Wild & Free Film Fest + discussion with local wildfire experts.
👉 www.wildandfreefilm.org
👉 www.wildandfreefilm.org
After nine years, Bryant Baker, our Conservation and Research Director, and his loyal field dog Leela are moving on to new adventures. 🌿
We’re endlessly grateful for all they’ve done to protect the wild places we love.
Read Bryant’s farewell → forestwatch.org/news/my-fond...
We’re endlessly grateful for all they’ve done to protect the wild places we love.
Read Bryant’s farewell → forestwatch.org/news/my-fond...
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
After nine years, Bryant Baker, our Conservation and Research Director, and his loyal field dog Leela are moving on to new adventures. 🌿
We’re endlessly grateful for all they’ve done to protect the wild places we love.
Read Bryant’s farewell → forestwatch.org/news/my-fond...
We’re endlessly grateful for all they’ve done to protect the wild places we love.
Read Bryant’s farewell → forestwatch.org/news/my-fond...
(3/3) But we can stop it. ✋ The public comment period closes November 10.
Tell leaders TODAY: Keep the Public Lands Rule in place.
⏱️ It takes 30 seconds.
👉🏽 ACT NOW: forestwatch.org/act-now-keep-public-lands-rule
Tell leaders TODAY: Keep the Public Lands Rule in place.
⏱️ It takes 30 seconds.
👉🏽 ACT NOW: forestwatch.org/act-now-keep-public-lands-rule
November 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
(3/3) But we can stop it. ✋ The public comment period closes November 10.
Tell leaders TODAY: Keep the Public Lands Rule in place.
⏱️ It takes 30 seconds.
👉🏽 ACT NOW: forestwatch.org/act-now-keep-public-lands-rule
Tell leaders TODAY: Keep the Public Lands Rule in place.
⏱️ It takes 30 seconds.
👉🏽 ACT NOW: forestwatch.org/act-now-keep-public-lands-rule
(2/3) If this rollback moves forward, the BLM would no longer have to prioritize:
❌ Restoring degraded areas
❌ Protecting intact habitats
❌ Safeguarding clean water & wildlife corridors
❌ Using sound science to prevent harm to land, water & wildlife
❌ Restoring degraded areas
❌ Protecting intact habitats
❌ Safeguarding clean water & wildlife corridors
❌ Using sound science to prevent harm to land, water & wildlife
November 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
(2/3) If this rollback moves forward, the BLM would no longer have to prioritize:
❌ Restoring degraded areas
❌ Protecting intact habitats
❌ Safeguarding clean water & wildlife corridors
❌ Using sound science to prevent harm to land, water & wildlife
❌ Restoring degraded areas
❌ Protecting intact habitats
❌ Safeguarding clean water & wildlife corridors
❌ Using sound science to prevent harm to land, water & wildlife
(1/3) ACTION ALERT 🚨 The Trump Administration is proposing to eliminate the Public Lands Rule—the policy that finally put conservation on equal footing with mining, drilling & grazing across 245 million acres of BLM lands.👉🏽 forestwatch.org/act-now-keep-public-lands-rule
November 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
(1/3) ACTION ALERT 🚨 The Trump Administration is proposing to eliminate the Public Lands Rule—the policy that finally put conservation on equal footing with mining, drilling & grazing across 245 million acres of BLM lands.👉🏽 forestwatch.org/act-now-keep-public-lands-rule
Raise a glass for the places that make California’s Central Coast extraordinary! 🍷 The Wine for Wilderness Passport unlocks 24 complimentary tastings + nearby trail adventures across the Los Padres and Central Coast public lands.
✨ Get yours for only $75: forestwatch.org/passport
✨ Get yours for only $75: forestwatch.org/passport
November 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Raise a glass for the places that make California’s Central Coast extraordinary! 🍷 The Wine for Wilderness Passport unlocks 24 complimentary tastings + nearby trail adventures across the Los Padres and Central Coast public lands.
✨ Get yours for only $75: forestwatch.org/passport
✨ Get yours for only $75: forestwatch.org/passport
(4/4) We’re fighting to ensure voluntary retirement remains a powerful conservation tool that protects clean water, wildlife habitat & the public lands that make the Central Coast so extraordinary. 📣
👉🏽 Learn more: forestwatch.org/news/volunta...
👉🏽 Learn more: forestwatch.org/news/volunta...
November 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
(4/4) We’re fighting to ensure voluntary retirement remains a powerful conservation tool that protects clean water, wildlife habitat & the public lands that make the Central Coast so extraordinary. 📣
👉🏽 Learn more: forestwatch.org/news/volunta...
👉🏽 Learn more: forestwatch.org/news/volunta...
(3/4) But a new USDA–DOI Grazing Action Plan threatens that progress by reopening vacant allotments (even some previously retired), expanding grazing & reducing oversight, increasing risks to already stressed ecosystems. 🚫
November 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
(3/4) But a new USDA–DOI Grazing Action Plan threatens that progress by reopening vacant allotments (even some previously retired), expanding grazing & reducing oversight, increasing risks to already stressed ecosystems. 🚫
(2/4) The Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act (VGPRA) is a fair, market-based option for ranchers to retire permits.
When a permit is retired, grazing ends permanently—watersheds heal, erosion slows & native habitats rebound—while ranching families gain more choices for their future. ✅
When a permit is retired, grazing ends permanently—watersheds heal, erosion slows & native habitats rebound—while ranching families gain more choices for their future. ✅
November 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
(2/4) The Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act (VGPRA) is a fair, market-based option for ranchers to retire permits.
When a permit is retired, grazing ends permanently—watersheds heal, erosion slows & native habitats rebound—while ranching families gain more choices for their future. ✅
When a permit is retired, grazing ends permanently—watersheds heal, erosion slows & native habitats rebound—while ranching families gain more choices for their future. ✅
(1/4) Livestock grazing occurs on 200+ million acres of federal public lands across the West—including large portions of Los Padres National Forest. While these landscapes already face drought, climate change & invasive weeds, grazing is the leading cause of ecological degradation. 🌿🐾
November 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
(1/4) Livestock grazing occurs on 200+ million acres of federal public lands across the West—including large portions of Los Padres National Forest. While these landscapes already face drought, climate change & invasive weeds, grazing is the leading cause of ecological degradation. 🌿🐾