UPDATE: Big Bear Lake, CA, March 8, 2013 - Due to snow and road conditions in the mountains, the bald eagle counts at Big Bear Lake, Lake Hemet, Lake Gregory, and Lake Arrowhead have been cancelled for Saturday March 9th. ORIGINAL STORY: Big Bear Lake, CA, March 6, 2013 – Volunteers are needed to help the Forest Service count bald eagles in the next bald eagle count … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Volunteers Needed To Count Bald Eagles – Cancelled
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Discovery Center Seeks Volunteers
Fawnskin, CA, February 9, 2013 - The Big Bear Discovery Center is looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals who want to make a positive difference in the San Bernardino National Forest. Here’s an opportunity for local residents or second homeowners who want to give back to their community, utilize their skills, meet interesting people and learn more about their … [Read more...] about Discovery Center Seeks Volunteers
Smoke May Be Visible Near Fawnskin
Fawnskin, CA, January 29, 2013 - The U.S. Forest Service wants the public to know that scheduled pile burning is taking place today near the Fawnskin Ranger Station. As a result, smoke may be visible throughout Big Bear Valley, especially along the north shore of Big Bear Lake in the Fawnskin area. … [Read more...] about Smoke May Be Visible Near Fawnskin
Van Dusen Fire Contained
[UPDATED] - Big Bear City, CA, September 25, 2012, 7:45am - The fire was 100% contained at about 7pm Monday, September 24,2012. [ORIGINAL STORY] - Big Bear City, CA September 24, 2012, 3:45pm - Fire Crews are on the scene of a small vegetation fire that was reported this afternoon in the Van Dusen Canyon Road area, north west of the Big Bear City Airport. Most of the … [Read more...] about Van Dusen Fire Contained
Fuelbreak Work In Big Bear
Big Bear Lake, CA, September 20, 2012, 6:00am – Forest Service contractors are set to begin fuels reduction work on the south side of Big Bear along forest road 2N10. The 108-acre project area is located between Moonridge and Snow Summit along the popular 2N10 Mill Creek Forest Road and 2N10E, and the work will create a 300-foot wide fuelbreak. During the logging operations, … [Read more...] about Fuelbreak Work In Big Bear