Sacramento, CA, May 8, 2012, 1:00pm - California businesses are going greener than ever this year as they start recycling programs to help meet a state recycling goal of 75 percent by the year 2020. A state law that goes into effect July 1 requires businesses and public entities that generate 4 cubic yards or more of waste to establish a recycling program. Schools and … [Read more...] about Businesses Statewide To Start Recycling Programs
Environment
This Week Is Wildfire Awareness Week
San Bernardino, CA, May 8, 2012, 8:00am – Don’t let the recent cool weather fool you, the sun will shine and the heat of summer will be here soon. Due to the amount of rain this past winter, grasses and weeds will flourish and quickly dry out, creating extreme fire danger. This week (May 6-12) is National Wildfire Awareness Week. San Bernardino County Fire reminds residents to … [Read more...] about This Week Is Wildfire Awareness Week
Public Comments Sought For Proposed Land Management Plan Amendment
San Bernardino, CA, May 1, 2012, 8:00am - Forest Service officials are seeking public comments on a Proposed Amendment to the Land Management Plans for the four Southern California national Forests, incuding the San Bernardino Forest. The Proposed Amendment would modify the existing land use allocations in selected roadless areas to include more back country non-motorized and … [Read more...] about Public Comments Sought For Proposed Land Management Plan Amendment
West Nile Virus And Mosquito & Vector Control Awareness Week April 22-28, 2012
San Bernardino, CA, April 25, 2012, 3:00pm - Mosquitoes and warm weather go hand in hand, and with that in mind, the California State Legislature has declared this week (April 22-28, 2012) West Nile Virus and Mosquito & Vector Control Awareness Week in California. West Nile Virus is spread by mosquitoes and can result in severe illness and even death in humans, horses, some … [Read more...] about West Nile Virus And Mosquito & Vector Control Awareness Week April 22-28, 2012
Recreational Boaters Encouraged To Boat Clean And Green
Big Bear Lake, CA, April 23, 2012, noon - Earth Day this past weekend serves as a reminder to Big Bear’s recreational boating community to continue protecting the state’s waterways and marine environment from invasive species and pollution. According to the California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW), California has more than four million motorized and non-motorized … [Read more...] about Recreational Boaters Encouraged To Boat Clean And Green