Join the Campaign to Protect the Northern Angeles National Forest
The northern section of the Angeles National Forest is a vital landscape that demands immediate protection. Covering 240,000 acres of chaparral-covered terrain, this unique and irreplaceable area offers breathtaking views of towering peaks, magnificent canyons, and complex geology, making it an essential part of our natural heritage. Located just north of Santa Clarita, Castaic, and Agua Dulce, this region is deserving of national monument status. It acts as a biodiversity hotspot and an essential wildlife corridor, rich in both history and cultural significance. Iconic landmarks such as the historic Ridge Route and the Pacific Crest Trail offer a glimpse into the natural beauty and historical legacy of Southern California. Additionally, it encompasses the Santa Clarita Watershed, making it a major source of drinking water for surrounding communities.
We invite you to join us in advocating for its protection. Together, we can preserve its legacy and ensure its lasting preservation for generations to come. Add your voice to the growing list of supporters by clicking the link below.
About the Angeles Forest Committee
The mission of the Forest Committee is to protect, enjoy and explore the Angeles National Forest, San Gabriel Mountains and San Gabriel River which comprise 70% of the public open space in LA County and provide over 20% of LA’s drinking water. These magnificent local landscapes serve as a home for diverse species and as a recreational oasis for over three million Angelenos a year.
Our committee is building on a fifteen-year long record of working to ensure that all visitors, including those from underserved communities, have improved access to nature. Working alongside diverse allies and our legislative champions we passed federal legislation in 2021 that helped create a San Gabriel River National Recreation Area in the San Gabriel River watershed to improve recreational opportunities for adjacent park-poor communities and to protect a major wildlife corridor connecting the San Gabriel and Santa Ana Mountains.
We educate our members and the public about the nature of chaparral ecosystems and wildfire, providing help with trail maintenance and appropriate wildfire recovery.
"Wildfire and the Future of the San Gabriel Mountains," A Sierra Club Forest Committee Presentation
