Baldwin Lake, CA, April 2, 2012, 8:00am – The Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve on Highway 18 along the north shore of Baldwin Lake will open April 7 for visitors to explore and learn about pebble plain environments that are unique to the San Bernardino National Forest. Opening day will feature a wildflower hike that will depart at 11:30am. The Reserve also provides a home for … [Read more...] about Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve Will Be Open On Saturdays
Environment
DWP Board Awards Pipeline Projects
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 28, 2012, 8:00am – The Department of Water and Power Board of Commissioners awarded three pipeline contracts at the March 14th Special Board Meeting. The contracts amount to about 29,000 feet of replacement pipelines throughout Big Bear Valley. The DWP will also release two additional construction contracts. The pipelines being replaced are undersized … [Read more...] about DWP Board Awards Pipeline Projects
SmallWood 2012: Forest Restoration For A New Economy
Flagstaff, AZ, March 27, 2012, 8:00am - If you're looking for technical and economical solutions to the everyday challenges in your woody biomass operation and you'd like to highlight a new wood product or technology, you should attend the SmallWood 2012 conference coming up in May in Flagstaff, Arizona. Wildfires and bug-killed forests are generating enormous quantities of … [Read more...] about SmallWood 2012: Forest Restoration For A New Economy
Grant Awarded To Discovery Center’s Nature Explore Classroom
Fawnskin, CA, March 26, 2012, noon - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the USDA’s continuing commitment to get kids outdoors and connected to the natural world around them with $1 million in cost-share funding from the US Forest Service to enhance children’s programs in 18 states. Some of the Forest Service grant funding will be distributed to the agency’s More … [Read more...] about Grant Awarded To Discovery Center’s Nature Explore Classroom
Bald Eagles Seen In Local Mountains
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 20, 2012, 4:00pm – On Saturday March 10, the final bald eagle count of the season was conducted by local Federal and State biologists and volunteers around lakes in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains. Approximately 54 volunteers participated in the 1-hour eagle census in the Big Bear/Baldwin Lake area where 6 eagles were observed. While this … [Read more...] about Bald Eagles Seen In Local Mountains