Big Bear News - Big Bear lake, CA - Following Native Plant Week and Earth Day, the BBLDWP is finally launching their Native Plant Rebate Program! Are you a BBLDWP customer? You qualify! Receive up to $150 dollars to transform your yard into a native plant haven. Find the shopping list of eligible plants at BBLDWP.com, or at one of three local nurseries: Hood Growers, Hunter’s … [Read more...] about Native Plant Rebate Program
Environment
Care for Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Visit Big Bear has issued a proclamation so named “Care For Big Bear” declaring the lifelong agreement between Big Bear locals and visitors to preserve and protect the Big Bear natural playground for future generations to enjoy. This is a unifying call to action for everyone who loves Big Bear. With education, motivation and awareness we … [Read more...] about Care for Big Bear
Big Bear hiking trail and area close for bald eagle nesting
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - As of 12/1, San Bernardino National Forest officials closed an area around a bald eagle nest in Fawnskin, Calif., on the northwest side of Big Bear Lake. The annual closure includes a portion of the Grays Peak Trail and the Grout Bay Picnic Area. Two adult eagles, locally known as Jackie and Shadow, have been working on the nest in recent weeks, … [Read more...] about Big Bear hiking trail and area close for bald eagle nesting
Scott Howes promoted to Deputy Fire Chief
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- San Bernardino National Forest officials have welcomed Scott Howes as the Forest's new Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Howes, who has served the public with the U.S. Forest Service for 34 years, was most recently the Division Chief for the Front Country Ranger District. Chief Howes started his career on the San Bernardino National Forest in 1987, … [Read more...] about Scott Howes promoted to Deputy Fire Chief
Big Bear Lake DWP offers “The Value of Water” Art and Video Contest
Big Bear News, Big Bear Lake, CA - The City of Big Bear Lake Department of Water (BBLDWP) anticipates giving away up to 1,600 total in prizes to local students as part of an art and video contest centered on the theme, “The Value of Water.” BBLDWP invites students to learn about our limited water resources in the Big Bear valley and to creatively depict how water is essential. … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake DWP offers “The Value of Water” Art and Video Contest