Big Bear, Ca, February 12, 2011, 5:40pm - The death Friday evening of Gabriel Pomona, Captain of the Forest Service’s Big Bear Hotshot Crew, is making an impact on our community. Gabriel’s wife Summer, his many family members, the Forest Service, and Big Bear will miss the 36-year-old firefighter. Gabriel began his career in the Sierra National Forest on a hand crew. In … [Read more...] about Hotshot Crew Captain Will Be Missed
San Bernardino National Forest
Help Count Bald Eagles With The Forest Service
Big Bear, Ca, February 7, 2011, 12:00pm - Volunteers are needed to help the San Bernardino National Forest Service count bald eagles in the annual winter bald eagle counts on February 12th and March 12th. Concurrent bald eagle counts are held at Big Bear Lake and Baldwin Lake. Volunteers will be stationed at vantage points around the lakes, where they map and note … [Read more...] about Help Count Bald Eagles With The Forest Service
Eleven Eagles Spotted In This Months Eagle Census
Big Bear, Ca, January 10, 2011, 12:00pm - On Saturday January 8th, the second bald eagle count of the winter was conducted by local Federal and State biologists and volunteers around lakes in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains. A grand total of 11 eagles (7 adults and 4 juveniles) were observed at the lake areas during the one-hour count. Five eagles (3 adults and 2 … [Read more...] about Eleven Eagles Spotted In This Months Eagle Census
The Municipal Water District Continues To Release Small Amounts Of Water
Big Bear, Ca, January 5, 2011, 4:00pm - Due to the heavy rains and snow the Big Bear Valley has received in the past few weeks, the Municipal Water District continues to release water from the lake. Currently flow rate varies between 25 and 150 cubic feet per second. The MWD anticipates continued low level releases for the balance of the winter to maintain the lake water from … [Read more...] about The Municipal Water District Continues To Release Small Amounts Of Water
Discovery Center Offers Snowshoe Tours During Winter Season
Big Bear, Ca, January 5, 2011, 8:00am - In the winter months, those that regularly get their exercise by participating in summertime activities may be looking for a winter activity to participate in that doesn’t require a lot of equipment or skill. If you can walk you can snowshoe. The Big Bear Discovery Center is now offering snowshoe tours for the entire family. Beginners … [Read more...] about Discovery Center Offers Snowshoe Tours During Winter Season