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Los Padres National Forest

R05 Pacific Southwest · 14 projects · crawled 2026-06-17
In Progress 1 Developing Proposal 4 Completed 9
Decision Memo 8 Categorical Exclusion 4 Environmental Assessment 2
14 with documents 8 with comments page
Los Prietos Helibase Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion · Santa Barbara Ranger District · updated 6/1/2026 · decision 9/2026 (Estimated)
On the East side of the Los Prietos Ranger Station administrative site. · Santa Barbara, California

The proposal is to construct a helicopter pad, associated safety facilities, and office space for the module within the lower compound at the Los Prietos Ranger Station.

Facility management
NEPA Start Date
4/1/2026
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Brian Sexton · brian.sexton@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUSDA-43d-USFS
Categorical Exclusion · Los Padres National Forest · updated 5/28/2026 · decision 6/2026 (Estimated)
All of the Los Padres National Forest · Kern; Los Angeles; Monterey; San Luis Obispo; Santa Barbara; Ventura, California

Amend the Los Padres Forest Plan and the Southern California Forest Plan to establish interim direction for processing new lease applications for oil and gas, and remove references to and withdraw the 2005 Oil and Gas Record of Decision. https://usfs-public.box.com/s/8hb9zdav0fv3huge15oga4bzaec0yji6

Land management planning
NEPA Start Date
12/4/2025
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUSDA-38d-USFS
Categorical Exclusion · Monterey Ranger District · updated 5/27/2026
406 South Mildred Avenue, King City, California 93930 · Monterey, California

Proposal to build a fire station to replace the Nacimiento Fire Station, which burned in the 2020 Dolan Fire. Proposed construction would occur on the King City administrative site, adjacent to the Monterey District Ranger Station. https://usfs-public.app.box.com/v/PinyonPublic/folder/364597850112

Facility management
NEPA Start Date
2/5/2026
Finding/Decision Date
2/10/2026
Project documents
Gregory Thompson · gregory.thompson@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUSDA-43d-USFS
Decision Signed Date2/10/2026
Categorical Exclusion · Los Padres National Forest · updated 5/27/2026 · decision 9/2021 (Estimated)
The project is located on the Mount Pinos Ranger District with the western most boundary being near the Chula Vista Campground the eastern boundary which is close to Cuddy Valley. · Kern; Ventura, California

Healthy Forest thinning project designed to improve the health and vigor of the existing stands and to make the stands more resilient to stressors such as drought, insects & wildfire.

Forest productsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
NEPA Start Date
3/30/2021
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Kyle Kinports · kyle.kinports@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionSection 605 of HFRA (16 U.S.C.6591d)
Environmental Assessment · Los Padres National Forest · updated 5/27/2026 · decision 7/2023 (Estimated)
Los Padres National Forest · Kern; Los Angeles; Monterey; San Luis Obispo; Santa Barbara; Ventura, California

The project is designed to increase community/infrastructure protection and wildfire containment opportunities by establishing fuelbreaks, defense zones, and improve vegetation resilience and the health of forested areas from environmental stressors.

Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants
NEPA Start Date
7/29/2022
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Kyle Kinports · kyle.kinports@usda.gov
Decision Memo · Los Padres National Forest All Units · updated 7/15/2025
Los Padres National Forest Congressional Boundary · Kern; Los Angeles; Monterey; San Luis Obispo; Santa Barbara; Ventura, California

Flood Damage Repair, Road Maintenance and Aquatic Passage Improvement.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementRoad management
Scoping Start
05/13/2024
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Gregory Thompson · gregory.thompson@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18); 32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Watershed Improvements
LP-Flood Damage Repair, Road Maintenance, and Aquatic Passage Imprvmt -MPRDDecision Signed Date: 07/02/2025
LP Flood Damage Repair, Road Maintenance, and Aquatic Passage Imprvmt -SBRDDecision Signed Date: 07/09/2025
LP Flood Damage Repair, Road Maintenance, and Aquatic Passage Imprvmt -SLRDDecision Signed Date: 07/10/2025
LP Flood Damage Repair, Road Maintenance, and Aquatic Passage Imprvmt -MRDDecision Signed Date: 07/09/2025
LP Flood Damage Repair, Road Maintenance, and Aquatic Passage Imprvmt -ORDDecision Signed Date: 07/08/2025
ForestsLos Padres National Forest
DistrictsLos Padres National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Angeles National Forest All Units · updated 6/10/2025
Piru Creek WSR begins 0.5 miles below Pyramid Dam, near the "grapevine" of Interstate 5. It ends at the Los Angeles and Ventura County line approximately 7.25 river miles downstream. · Los Angeles, California

In support of the CRMP for Piru Creek WSR, final documents are available for an objection period pursuant to Forest Service Regulations (36 CFR 218). See posted notice for background and instructions on submitting comments.

Land management planning
Scoping Start
07/22/2022
Comment Period
10/28/2024
Objection Period Start
03/07/2025
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Gary Seastrand · Gary.Seastrand@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityPlan Amendment; Special Area Management
ForestsAngeles National Forest; Los Padres National Forest
DistrictsAngeles National Forest All Units; Mt. Pinos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 6 North, Range 18 West, Sections 2,11,12,13,14,15; San Bernardino Baseline/Meridian
Decision Memo · Ojai Ranger District · updated 6/3/2025
The Wheeler Gorge Campground is found north of the town of Meiners Oaks along the Maricopa Highway (Hwy 33) in Ventura County; Lat- 34.513196 N, Long -119.27337 W · Ventura, California

This project will bolster campground crossing safety and provide aquatic organism passage by adding two bridges. During high flows four concrete crossings within the campground are dangerous for pedestrians and vehicles due to their smooth surfaces.

Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management
Scoping Start
12/01/2023
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kristie Klose · kristie.klose@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
ForestsLos Padres National Forest
DistrictsOjai Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N, R23W, Section 15. Wheeler Springs Quadrangle (166-4C) (Los Padres National Forest Atlas, USGS Identifier: 34119-E3; Forest Service Regional Quad: 1664, page 88.) Lat- 34.513196N, Long -119.2733W
Decision Memo · Santa Barbara Ranger District · updated 5/15/2025
Roadside vegetation near Arroyo Burro (45 acres) along East Camino Cielo Road. · Santa Barbara, California

To improve the ecological condition of roadside environments and reduce the probability of ignitions. This will be accomplished by removing non-native grasses and herbs followed by native seeding and planting.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management
Scoping Start
04/10/2025
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nicole Molinari · nicole.molinari@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
ForestsLos Padres National Forest
DistrictsSanta Barbara Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Ojai Ranger District · updated 5/15/2025
UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL- T5N R18W, Sections 15 and 16. Pothole Trail is located off Piru Canyon Rd., approximately 6.5 miles north of the city of Piru. · Ventura, California

Reroute 3.1 miles of the existing Pothole Trail from it's junction with Piru Canyon Road to the Sespe Wilderness boundary to create a more sustainable, user-friendly trailway that meets Forest Service trail standards.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
03/04/2025
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Brandon Brown · Brandon.Brown4@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Pothole Trail RealignmentDecision Signed Date: 05/15/2025
ForestsLos Padres National Forest
DistrictsOjai Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Ojai Ranger District · updated 12/3/2024
Rose Valley Creek Restoration Project is located approximately seven miles north of the city of Ojai, Ventura County, California. The three artificial Rose Valley lakes are situated along Rose Valley · Ventura, California

This proposal aims to restore Rose Valley Creek to its historical stream function, form, and habitat to benefit native aquatic species and armor Rose Valley creek from future wildfires by bolstering the riparian zone.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management
Scoping Start
05/11/2022
Comment Period
06/09/2022
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kristie Klose · kristie.klose@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
ForestsLos Padres National Forest
DistrictsOjai Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe project lies in Sections 4 and 9 of Township 50 North (T50N), Range 22 West (R22W), San Bernardino Base Meridian (SBBM)
Decision Memo · Santa Lucia Ranger District · updated 9/30/2024
Two project locations, one near the confluence of Davy Brown and Munch Creek along Catway Road (FS Road 29W02) the other NE of Cachuma Saddle along McKinley Mt. Road (FS road 8N08) · Santa Barbara, California

Fire and subsequent impacts from flooding and runoff have damaged existing drainage features. The Manzana Creek Watershed Sediment Reduction Project proposes to improve erosion control through erosion prevention treatments along several roads in the

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementRoad management
Scoping Start
01/03/2023
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kristie Klose · kristie.klose@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (23), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(23)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
ForestsLos Padres National Forest
DistrictsSanta Lucia Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT8N R29W Section 19,20, 26, 27. T7N R29W Section 34, 35
Decision Memo · Santa Lucia Ranger District · updated 9/12/2024
Approximately 6 miles west of Santa Margarita, CA in San Luis Obispo County · San Luis Obispo, California

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) proposes to replace their existing 20' tower with a new 40' tower on an approximately 8' x 8' concrete pad within the existing footprint of the communications site, and enclosed by a new 22' x 28' security fence.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/06/2020
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
David Betz · david.betz@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsLos Padres National Forest
DistrictsSanta Lucia Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT29S, R12E, Section 20, Mt. Diablo Meridian
Decision Memo · Los Padres National Forest All Units · updated 3/14/2022
SE Sec. 32, T. 5 N., R. 19 W., SBM · Ventura, California

Renewal of an expired SUP of a 3" oil pipeline in the Sespe oil field, with no change to the facilities or scope of operation.

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/15/2021
Decision
03/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jonathan Schwartz · jonathan.schwartz@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(11)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityOil
Decision Decided Date03/14/2022
ForestsLos Padres National Forest
DistrictsOjai Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable