Environmental Assessment · Los Padres National Forest · updated 7/29/2026 · 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, improve wildfire containment opportunities, and improve vegetation resilience to environmental stressors. An Emergency Situation Determination under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has been approved for this project.
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants
NEPA Start Date
7/29/2022
Project documents
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
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-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
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-38d-USFS |
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
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | Section 605 of HFRA (16 U.S.C.6591d) |
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
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (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 Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Watershed Improvements |
| LP-Flood Damage Repair, Road Maintenance, and Aquatic Passage Imprvmt -MPRD | Decision Signed Date: 07/02/2025 |
| LP Flood Damage Repair, Road Maintenance, and Aquatic Passage Imprvmt -SBRD | Decision Signed Date: 07/09/2025 |
| LP Flood Damage Repair, Road Maintenance, and Aquatic Passage Imprvmt -SLRD | Decision Signed Date: 07/10/2025 |
| LP Flood Damage Repair, Road Maintenance, and Aquatic Passage Imprvmt -MRD | Decision Signed Date: 07/09/2025 |
| LP Flood Damage Repair, Road Maintenance, and Aquatic Passage Imprvmt -ORD | Decision Signed Date: 07/08/2025 |
| Forests | Los Padres National Forest |
| Districts | Los Padres National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
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
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Facility Improvements/Construction; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Forests | Los Padres National Forest |
| Districts | Ojai Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T5N, 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
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Forests | Los Padres National Forest |
| Districts | Santa Barbara Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not 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
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Trail Management |
| Pothole Trail Realignment | Decision Signed Date: 05/15/2025 |
| Forests | Los Padres National Forest |
| Districts | Ojai Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
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
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (23), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(23) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements |
| Forests | Los Padres National Forest |
| Districts | Santa Lucia Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T8N R29W Section 19,20, 26, 27. T7N R29W Section 34, 35 |
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
Decision
03/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(11) |
| Special Authority | Oil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390) |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Oil |
| Decision Decided Date | 03/14/2022 |
| Forests | Los Padres National Forest |
| Districts | Ojai Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |