Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - All youth in the Big Bear area are invited to put their creative skills to work to convey the value of water locally. A $300 Grand Prize in local gift cards is up for grabs, along with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for each age category: 5th grade and younger, middle school (6th-8th), and high school (9th-12th). Youth 5th grade and younger can … [Read more...] about “Imagine a Day Without Water” Coloring and Creative Art Contest
Environment
North Big Bear Restoration Project
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - A draft proposal to return beneficial fire and improve recreation access, among other restoration activities, on the north side of Big Bear Lake was released today by San Bernardino National Forest officials. The proposal, called an environmental assessment, for the North Big Bear Landscape Restoration Project covers a 13,000-acre area … [Read more...] about North Big Bear Restoration Project
California Drivers Reminded to Watch out for Wildlife
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - As the season changes and Californians turn their clocks back an hour, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is urging drivers to be extra alert for wildlife on the state’s roads and highways. Watch out for Wildlife Week happens in late September, and that’s no accident. The time change means fewer daylight hours, and it coincides … [Read more...] about California Drivers Reminded to Watch out for Wildlife
San Bernardino Forest Closure Extended Until 9/23
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA - The previously announced closure of all California National Forests, ended early, reopening majority of National Forest land on 9/15/2021. San Bernardino National Forest however, remains closed until 9/22/2021 at 11:59pm. Restrictions will continue in this area due to high fire risk. The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region will … [Read more...] about San Bernardino Forest Closure Extended Until 9/23
USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closing All California National Forests for Public Safety
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - To better provide public and firefighter safety due to the ongoing California wildfire crisis, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of all National Forests in California. This closure will be in effect from Aug. 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. through September 17, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. This order does not affect the … [Read more...] about USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closing All California National Forests for Public Safety