Big Bear, Ca, November 9, 2011, 12:00pm - The Big Bear Area Wastewater Agency has received another Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Associations of the United States and Canada for the agencies fiscal year of 2011-2012 operating budget. This will now be the 4th consecutive year that BBARWA and the agencies finance department have … [Read more...] about BBARWA Recieves Award For Excellence in Budget Planning!
Environment
National Forest Association Restoration Team Seeks Volunteers
San Bernardino, CA, November 7, 2011, 8:00am - The National Forest Association is launching an aggressive call out for volunteers to assist with the Great Seeds Restoration program through a schedule of restoration days through next March. Individuals, families and small groups are needed to get outside, pitch in and help restore the forest through a schedule of monthly … [Read more...] about National Forest Association Restoration Team Seeks Volunteers
Forest Service Conducts Pile Burnings; Smoke May Be Visible On North Shore
Big Bear, Ca, November 4, 2011, 10:00am - Due to favorable weather conditions, the US Forest Service will be conducting fuels reduction pile burnings today. Motorists may see smoke on the North Shore near the Fawnskin Fire Department, or near the Big Pine Flats area, which is north of Camp Whittle. According to John Miller at the Forest Service, fire crews try to get rid of … [Read more...] about Forest Service Conducts Pile Burnings; Smoke May Be Visible On North Shore
Goldspotted Oak Borer Infesting Oak Trees In So Cal
Big Bear, Ca, November 1, 2011, 3:00pm - Southern California has a new insect that is praying on trees; particularly on Oak trees. The Goldpotted Oak Borer is an insect that is less than one-half inch long, has six golden yellow spots on its green wings and loves to feed on mature oak trees. So far it has only been found in San Diego County and seems to be isolated in the … [Read more...] about Goldspotted Oak Borer Infesting Oak Trees In So Cal