Big Bear, CA, June 24, 2016 - As wildfires burn across California, new estimates on the number of dead trees in California were announced, prompting continued concern for California’s forest health and wildfire danger. The US Forest Service released the outcome of its latest aerial surveys over California forestland, finding that over 66 million trees have now died due to … [Read more...] about CALFIRE Officials Confirm Over 66 Million Dead Trees in CA
Environment
CALFIRE Suspends Burn Permits and Asks Homeowners to Create Defensible Space
San Bernardino County, CA, June 16, 2016 - While recent rains this winter and spring have been a welcome sight in California, drought conditions continue to increase fire danger in the region prompting CAL FIRE to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Area which includes San Bernardino County. This suspension went into effect … [Read more...] about CALFIRE Suspends Burn Permits and Asks Homeowners to Create Defensible Space
NOAA Forecasts Extremely Hot Weather This Weekend
Big Bear, CA, June 15, 2016 - High pressure aloft over northern Mexico will strengthen and expand to the north and west bringing a strong warming trend for Friday through Sunday with excessive heat likely by Sunday for inland areas and possibly near the coast. The heat wave could extend past Sunday and Monday into the middle of next week, but that is less certain. The hot … [Read more...] about NOAA Forecasts Extremely Hot Weather This Weekend
Do Not Disturb Young Wildlife: If You Care, Leave Them There
Big Bear, CA, May 10, 2016 - It's springtime again and young wildlife are emerging from their dens and nests and beginning to learn the ways of the world. Because of this increase in wildlife activity, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife reminds people to leave young wildlife alone if they come across them in the wild. The improper handling of young wildlife is a … [Read more...] about Do Not Disturb Young Wildlife: If You Care, Leave Them There
Be Bear Aware
Big Bear, CA, May 5, 2016 - In spring, hibernating bears emerge from their winter slumber and begin an almost perpetual search for food. It is not uncommon for a black bear to consume up to 20,000 calories a day. Unfortunately, this search can sometimes lead bears into populated areas and conflicts with humans. "A bear's nose is seven times better than a hound dog's, and it … [Read more...] about Be Bear Aware