Big Bear Valley, CA, May 13, 2011, noon - The Big Bear City Community Services District and the City of Big Bear Lake are celebrating their 4th and 5th year of participation, respectively, in the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise Communities/USA program, a voluntary initiative to protect local residents, their property and natural resources from wildfires. In … [Read more...] about Valley Celebrates Participation In Firewise Communities USA Program
Environment
Protect the Bears of Big Bear
Big Bear, Ca May 7, 2011 3:00 pm - The grizzly bears that named the Big Bear Valley are no longer with us, except at the Moonridge Animal Park. Our local wild bears are the smaller and less aggressive black bears. They are not small animals however, and will be aggressive enough for concern if they are protecting food or cubs. Care should be taken when hiking, fishing, … [Read more...] about Protect the Bears of Big Bear
Adopt A Shoreline Keeps Big Bear Lake Beautiful
Big Bear Lake, Ca April 30, 2011 3:00 pm - Big Bear Lake's Adopt-a-Shoreline program kicks off this year on May 7. The program, similar to Cal Trans' successful Adopt-A-Highway, asks volunteers to choose a section of the lake's shoreline or a trashcan, and help to keep that specific area clean during the lake season. The kick off festivities are a fun way to get started. … [Read more...] about Adopt A Shoreline Keeps Big Bear Lake Beautiful