Big Bear, Ca, May 16, 2011, 12:00pm - The Momyer Fire, that started the morning of May 8th, is currently at 90% containment with full containment expected on May 17th. The fire, which burned near the Forest Falls area in very rocky steep terrain, has burned a total of 150 acres. According to the San Bernardino National Forest, firefighters and air tankers made “excellent … [Read more...] about Momyer Fire Update: 90% Contained as of May 16th
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Update on Momyer Fire: 50% Contained
Big Bear, Ca, May 11, 2011, 1:00pm -This is n update regarding the Momyer Fire, which began on May 8th at approximately 10:30 a.m. The fire is currently burning in the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area in steep, rugged terrain in a north/north east direction, west of Alger Creek and north of the Momyer Trail, and is currently 50% contained. Yesterday, cloudy conditions grounded the … [Read more...] about Update on Momyer Fire: 50% Contained
Arbor Day Tree Planting At Big Bear High School
Big Bear City, CA, April 27, 2011, noon - Arbor Day is a national observance that encourages tree planting and care, celebrated on the last Friday in April. The celebration continues this year at Big Bear High School. On Friday, April 29, students from Mr. Hall’s class will plant 20 trees donated by the U.S. Forest Service, in an ongoing beautification project at the High … [Read more...] about Arbor Day Tree Planting At Big Bear High School
Enjoying Big Bear Wildlife
Big Bear, Ca April 23, 2011 12:00 pm - The Big Bear Valley is surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest, over 676,000 acres of land set aside in 1907 for the preservation of the natural resources in the area. Enjoying this wilderness area is the reason many residents and cabin owners choose Big Bear for their home. Having a residence within the forest can require … [Read more...] about Enjoying Big Bear Wildlife
Tree Thinning Project Has Saved State Millions
Assistant Fire Chief Peter Brierty and Congressman Jerry Lewis acknowledge the success and ongoing work of the NRCS in better managing the San Bernardino National Forest Big Bear, CA, April 20, 2011, 5:00pm - The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, or the NRCS, along with the US Forest Service, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, San Bernardino, … [Read more...] about Tree Thinning Project Has Saved State Millions