Big Bear, CA - The Fire Lookout Host Program, one of several volunteer programs with the Southern California Mountains Foundation, is now recruiting volunteers to staff fire lookouts in the San Bernardino National Forest for the 2019 fire season. Lookout Volunteers help protect the forest, local mountain communities, as well as communities along the forest boundary from the … [Read more...] about Seeking Volunteers to Staff Fire Lookouts in the Forest
Caltrans Extending Time Frame for Slope Repairs
Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation will be extending the emergency slope repairs on State Route 18 in Big Bear between Boulder Bay and the Big Bear Dam. During the work there will be a one-way flagging operation. Please be advised there will occasionally be a 30-minute full closure in the area. This operation will require the contractor to work 7 days a … [Read more...] about Caltrans Extending Time Frame for Slope Repairs
BVES Partners With GE to Develop the Big Bear Solar Energy Project
Big Bear, CA - – Bear Valley Electric Service has announced that General Electric’s solar development business, GE Solar, will serve as the project developer for the Bear Valley Solar Energy Project (BVSEP). GE Solar has successfully developed more than 140 solar projects in North America and plans to partner with local businesses for site management and construction that is … [Read more...] about BVES Partners With GE to Develop the Big Bear Solar Energy Project
Baldwin Lake Pebble Plain Wildflower Walks
Big Bear, CA - The Southern California Mountains Foundation will once again host guided wildflower walks and visitor information services at the Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve on March 30, April 13, 27 & 28, May 11 & 25 and June 8. The Reserve will be open on those dates from 10am-2pm with guided walks at 11:30am. The Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve is the home of … [Read more...] about Baldwin Lake Pebble Plain Wildflower Walks
Fix a Leak Week
Big Bear Lake, CA - The City of Big Bear Lake Promotes EPA’s “Fix a Leak Week”. As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ongoing "We’re for Water campaign". This year’s fix a Leak Week encourages Americans to help put a stop to the nearly 1 trillion gallons of water wasted from household leaks each year. Sponsored by EPA’s WaterSense® program, Fix a Leak … [Read more...] about Fix a Leak Week