Big Bear Lake, CA, May 23, 2014 - With a large influx of tourists expected over the three-day Memorial Day Weekend, visitors are reminded that boats being launched in Big Bear Lake are subject to inspections for invasive quagga and zebra mussels. The non-native freshwater mussels can be easily spread from one body of water to another, where they … [Read more...]
Mussels Invade Ventura County
Posted on 01/03/2014 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, January 3, 2013 - In a major development with an aquatic invasive species the Big Bear Municipal Water District (MWD) has been on guard against, quagga and zebra mussels have been found for the first time in a Southern California water body that does not receive water from the Colorado River. The mussels were discovered on the … [Read more...]
Boating Safety Tips
Posted on 05/26/2011 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 26, 2011, noon - This holiday weekend is the unofficial start of the summer boating season on Big Bear Lake. While you’re having fun out on the water, the MWD has some safety tips to keep in mind so your boating trip doesn’t turn into an unexpected tragedy. Launch Ramp Supervisor Tyler Cockrell tells Big Bear News there … [Read more...]
Big Bear Lake Open for 2011 Season
Posted on 04/01/2011 Written by
Big Bear Lake, Ca April 1, 2011 12:00 pm - The 2011 season for Big Bear Lake has begun. Each year, the Big Bear Municipal Water District officially opens the lake for fishing, boating, and water skiing at the beginning of April. While there is still snow on the mountain slopes, Stacy, on duty at the MWD’s East Boat Ramp, says she has been … [Read more...]
