Big Bear, CA - On Saturday, October 21st, the Southern California Mountains Foundation and San Bernardino National Forest held a dedication ceremony to celebrate 90 years of service for the Keller Peak Fire Lookout Tower. The Fire Lookout is located on the top of Keller Peak Road in Running Springs, CA and is managed by volunteers as one of the six volunteer programs of the … [Read more...] about Keller Peak Fire Lookout Celebrates 90 Years of Service
San Bernardino National Forest
Bridge Fire – Updated
UPDATE - 7/17/17 - 135 Firefighters are working on containment lines and suppression repair north of Greenspot Road north of the Iron Bridge near the City of Highland. The fire has been mapped at 460 Acres and is 80% contained UPDATE - 7/16/17 - Bridge fire 70% contained, 460 acres. A total of 300 Firefighters are working a wildland fire burning north of Greenspot Road … [Read more...] about Bridge Fire – Updated
No Personal Fireworks – Additional Forest Restrictions
Big Bear Fire Department’s Assistant Chief-Fire Marshal Mike Maltby stated, “The only fireworks allowed in Big Bear is the professional 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular over the lake. No personal fireworks are allowed. Fire officials will be issuing citations with fines up to $1,000 for fireworks violations.” The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake provides locals and visitors … [Read more...] about No Personal Fireworks – Additional Forest Restrictions
USFS and County of SBD are Seeking Comment on the Mitsubishi Cement Corporation South Quarry Project
Big Bear, CA, December 21, 2016 - The United States Department of Agriculture and the Forest Service, together with the County of San Bernardino have prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for the Mitsubishi Cement Corporation South Quarry Project. The public is invited to review the Draft EIR/EIS and provide … [Read more...] about USFS and County of SBD are Seeking Comment on the Mitsubishi Cement Corporation South Quarry Project
Southern California Mountains Foundation Seeking Young Adult Applicants for Americorps
Big Bear, CA, October 28, 2016 - The Southern California Mountains Foundation Urban Conservation Corps AmeriCorps program is now recruiting individuals ages 18-25 years old with an “I can do it attitude” that want to serve for 6 months on a service crew that will help restore and protect the San Bernardino National Forest. AmeriCorps service crew members will provide wildfire … [Read more...] about Southern California Mountains Foundation Seeking Young Adult Applicants for Americorps