Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA — Update 4/28: The relative humidity is dropping pretty fast, putting fire crews out of prescription, so they are going to postpone the prescribed burn described immediately below to Sunday. It is possible more burning could take place into the week as well. Fire crews accomplished 128 acres last Friday, April, 23, and plan to return this … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning in Big Bear
Environment
Native Plant Rebate Program
Big Bear News - Big Bear lake, CA - Following Native Plant Week and Earth Day, the BBLDWP is finally launching their Native Plant Rebate Program! Are you a BBLDWP customer? You qualify! Receive up to $150 dollars to transform your yard into a native plant haven. Find the shopping list of eligible plants at BBLDWP.com, or at one of three local nurseries: Hood Growers, Hunter’s … [Read more...] about Native Plant Rebate Program
Care for Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Visit Big Bear has issued a proclamation so named “Care For Big Bear” declaring the lifelong agreement between Big Bear locals and visitors to preserve and protect the Big Bear natural playground for future generations to enjoy. This is a unifying call to action for everyone who loves Big Bear. With education, motivation and awareness we … [Read more...] about Care for Big Bear
Big Bear hiking trail and area close for bald eagle nesting
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - As of 12/1, San Bernardino National Forest officials closed an area around a bald eagle nest in Fawnskin, Calif., on the northwest side of Big Bear Lake. The annual closure includes a portion of the Grays Peak Trail and the Grout Bay Picnic Area. Two adult eagles, locally known as Jackie and Shadow, have been working on the nest in recent weeks, … [Read more...] about Big Bear hiking trail and area close for bald eagle nesting
Scott Howes promoted to Deputy Fire Chief
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- San Bernardino National Forest officials have welcomed Scott Howes as the Forest's new Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Howes, who has served the public with the U.S. Forest Service for 34 years, was most recently the Division Chief for the Front Country Ranger District. Chief Howes started his career on the San Bernardino National Forest in 1987, … [Read more...] about Scott Howes promoted to Deputy Fire Chief