Bald eagle counts have been conducted in the Big Bear Valley since 1979, and these winter counts overseen by the U.S. Forest Service contribute to the nation-wide Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Census to assess recovery status of the species. As many as 28 eagles were spotted in the Big Bear Lake and Baldwin Lake areas in the winter of 1983/1984 though, in the last three years, that … [Read more...] about Six Bald Eagles Spotted in Big Bear in January; Volunteers Welcome on Forest Service’s Saturday Count
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Forest Service Resumes Pile Burning in Angelus Oaks Area; Smoke May Be Visible at Valley’s East End
Pile burning on the San Bernardino National Forest resumes today (Tuesday, March 3), as firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service reduce hazardous fuels in the Angelus Oaks area off Highway 38. Smoke may be visible as crews continue pile burning every day, as long as there are favorable conditions. Firefighters continuously monitor current and expected weather conditions, and … [Read more...] about Forest Service Resumes Pile Burning in Angelus Oaks Area; Smoke May Be Visible at Valley’s East End
SBNFA Tree Project on National Day of Service
The incoming Obama administration has dubbed this coming Monday, Martin Luther King Day, as a National Day of Service—and, for those who have the holiday off, there is a local opportunity to both be of service and do something to better our environment. The San Bernardino National Forest Association has partnered with L.A.-based TreePeople to plant 40,000 seedlings in areas … [Read more...] about SBNFA Tree Project on National Day of Service
Prescribed Fire Operations Planned in Big Bear Valley December 18–20
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake - The San Bernardino National Forest is preparing to conduct prescribed fire operations in the Big Bear Valley between December 18 and 20. Burn locations include areas near Highway 38 and Polique Canyon Road. Fire crews will be on site throughout ignition and will continue monitoring the area in the days that follow until the burn is … [Read more...] about Prescribed Fire Operations Planned in Big Bear Valley December 18–20
Highway 38 Remains Closed and Emergency Repairs are Underway
Big Bear Valley - Big Bear News - In the wake of Tropical Storm Mario, Caltrans has launched a $9.7 million emergency project to restore SR-38, a vital mountain route through the San Bernardino National Forest. Crews are working around the clock to clear massive debris flows and repair damaged infrastructure caused by the storm’s impact.Phase One is already in motion, targeting … [Read more...] about Highway 38 Remains Closed and Emergency Repairs are Underway