Big Bear, CA, December 21, 2016 - The United States Department of Agriculture and the Forest Service, together with the County of San Bernardino have prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for the Mitsubishi Cement Corporation South Quarry Project. The public is invited to review the Draft EIR/EIS and provide … [Read more...] about USFS and County of SBD are Seeking Comment on the Mitsubishi Cement Corporation South Quarry Project
San Bernardino National Forest
Bear Mountain Opens Friday
Big Bear, CA, November 24, 2016 - Both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit have been blowing snow for more than a week now and Big Bear Mountain Resorts have announced that Bear Mountain will open Friday at 8:30 am with top to bottom runs on chairs 9 and 7. Hours through the weekend will be 8:30 - 4. The opening date for Summit will be announced very soon. Besides world class … [Read more...] about Bear Mountain Opens Friday
Southern California Mountains Foundation Seeking Young Adult Applicants for Americorps
Big Bear, CA, October 28, 2016 - The Southern California Mountains Foundation Urban Conservation Corps AmeriCorps program is now recruiting individuals ages 18-25 years old with an “I can do it attitude” that want to serve for 6 months on a service crew that will help restore and protect the San Bernardino National Forest. AmeriCorps service crew members will provide wildfire … [Read more...] about Southern California Mountains Foundation Seeking Young Adult Applicants for Americorps
Always Be Bear Aware
San Bernardino National Forest, CA, October 20, 2016 - Investigators from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) have concluded the investigation of a bear attack on a Southern California man last Monday. CDFW is unable to confirm the current location of the bear. No further efforts will be made to trap and/or euthanize the bear. On Oct. 10, a 54-year-old … [Read more...] about Always Be Bear Aware
Delamar Fire at 50% Containment
UPDATE 10/5 - As of 10:00 am this morning, containment is at 95% with full containment expected this evening. UPDATE 10/4 - As of 6:30 pm Monday evening, the Delamar fire was at 87% containment. Big Bear, CA, October 3, 2016 - Firefighters are working a wildland fire on Delamar Mountain north of Big Bear Lake and the community of Fawnskin. The fire is visible from the … [Read more...] about Delamar Fire at 50% Containment