The Big Bear Municipal Water District has been deliberating issues associated with the rental of kayaks and canoes from businesses unaffiliated with commercial marinas, and plans to have a workshop to address what they’ve referred to as the numerous complicating and competing interests. However, before that workshop takes place, the MWD’s Board of Directors will first address … [Read more...] about Kayak and Canoe Rentals to Be Topic of Discussion in This Afternoon’s Municipal Water District Meeting
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Boaters, Don’t Forget the Life Jackets; “Reach, Throw, Row” to Save a Life on the Lake
A potentially disastrous boating situation was alleviated due to a life jacket earlier this week, according to the Big Bear Municipal Water District’s Lake Supervisor Travis Carroll. On Sunday afternoon, Lake Patrol received a 911 call after a family had rented a fishing boat and, as both adults were on the same side of the vessel, they and their infant toppled out of the boat … [Read more...] about Boaters, Don’t Forget the Life Jackets; “Reach, Throw, Row” to Save a Life on the Lake
Municipal Water District to Review Updated Lake Permit Ordinance for Non-Profits in Thursday Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Big Bear Municipal Water District meets for their second regular meeting of the month this afternoon (August 20) at 1pm, at the MWD offices located at 40524 Lakeview Drive in Big Bear Lake. This afternoon’s MWD agenda includes consideration (and potential approval) of an updated Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Fish and … [Read more...] about Municipal Water District to Review Updated Lake Permit Ordinance for Non-Profits in Thursday Meeting
Third Grade Students Get a KOOL Day on the Lake; MWD-Sponsored Field Trip Promotes Lake Safety and Environmentalism
Big Bear Valley’s third grade students are taking a KOOL field trip to the lake today, courtesy of the Big Bear Municipal Water District’s KOOL (as in the Kids Out On the Lake) Kids program. This annual activity is an opportunity for the seven and eight-year-olds to enjoy Big Bear Lake, while also learning about safe boating and life jackets, fish identification and handling; … [Read more...] about Third Grade Students Get a KOOL Day on the Lake; MWD-Sponsored Field Trip Promotes Lake Safety and Environmentalism
In Round #2, Municipal Water District Board Votes to Eliminate Headwalks Option from Big Bear Lake
During the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Big Bear Municipal Water District, held yesterday afternoon (August 6), the resolution amendment regarding headwalks was once again addressed. Headwalks, which are the fixed piers or walkways to docks affixed to the public property of the MWD, will no longer be allowed on Big Bear Lake, per the unanimous decision of … [Read more...] about In Round #2, Municipal Water District Board Votes to Eliminate Headwalks Option from Big Bear Lake