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
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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
Danelle Harrison named Forest Supervisor for San Bernardino National Forest
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Danelle D. Harrison has been tapped to lead the San Bernardino National Forest as its new Forest Supervisor. She reported for duty yesterday morning, replacing Tom Hall, who temporarily led the Forest over the last four months and returns to his position in Washington D.C. as a legislative affairs specialist. As Forest Supervisor for the San … [Read more...] about Danelle Harrison named Forest Supervisor for San Bernardino National Forest
Rep. Obernolte Secures $960,000 for Replenish Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte secured $11 million in funding for projects in California’s 8th District that passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of this week’s major appropriations package. This includes $960,000 for the Replenish Big Bear project aimed at providing a reliable and sustainable local water supply. “As the … [Read more...] about Rep. Obernolte Secures $960,000 for Replenish Big Bear
Forest Fire Restrictions Have Increase
Big Bear News – San Bernardino, Ca — Officials with the San Bernardino National Forest are raising fire restrictions effective today, June 23, 2021, due to the danger from current and anticipated worsening conditions, such as drying vegetation and continued hot temperatures. The restrictions will affect numerous sites and activities on the Forest by prohibiting the … [Read more...] about Forest Fire Restrictions Have Increase