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2009 News Releases
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Bald Eagles seen in Local Mountains - On Saturday January 10th,
the first 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. (01/10)
2008 News Releases
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Humber Park will be Closed to
Snowplay Over the Weekend - Humber Park located on the San Jacinto Ranger
District in Idyllwild will be closed for snowplay this weekend, December 20-21,
until further notice. Due to the recent snow events of December 15-18, there is
currently only one lane open and no parking spaces exist. The closure has been
issued for the safety of the public. (12/19)
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Winter Wonderland Arrives on the
San Bernardino National Forest, Mountain visitors are urged to be prepared for
snowy and icy conditions and recreate safely on the forest - The recent
storms left 2-3 feet of snow across the San Bernardino Mountains and the San
Jacinto Mountains on the San Bernardino National Forest. As the lure of the
mountainous winter wonderland appeals to citizens across the southland, the
Forest Service is asking visitors to “know before they go” by calling the local
offices for current information on conditions around the forest. (12/18)
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Volunteers
needed to count Bald Eagles - Volunteers are needed to help the
Forest Service count Bald Eagles this winter in the San Bernardino
and San Jacinto Mountains. Volunteers are stationed at various
vantage points around the mountain lakes where they map and note any
eagle observations during a 1-hour period on a Saturday morning.
This is the 30th year that the San Bernardino National Forest has
organized monthly winter bald eagle counts. (12/03)
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Fire
Restrictions Reduced on the San Bernardino National Forest,
effective December 3 - With the recent significant rainfall and
cooler temperatures across the southland, the San Bernardino
National Forest will reduce fire restrictions on the forest
effective Wednesday, Dec. 3.
(12/02)
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Winter Pile
Burning underway on the San Bernardino National Forest - Fire
crews have started winter pile burning at various locations across
the San Bernardino National Forest. The favorable change in weather
now provides opportunities to resume annual winter pile burning
activities on hazardous fuels reduction projects within the forest.
Smoke and flame may be occasionally visible from the roadways,
firefighters will have “prescribed fire” signs posted in project
areas. The winter burning program will continue through early spring
as weather and conditions permit. (11/26)
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New Fire
Restrictions in Effect for San Bernardino National Forest -
Due to extremely dry conditions, potential for strong winds, coupled
with recent wildfire activity throughout southern California, the
San Bernardino National Forest announced today an increase in fire
restrictions. (11/18)
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National Forests
Honor Veterans Day with a “Free Day” -Adventure Pass will not be
required on National Forests in Southern California on Tuesday,
November 11 — In honor of America’s Veterans and Armed Services
personnel, Tuesday, November 11, will be a “Fee Free Day” on the
national forests in Southern California. (11/03)
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San Bernardino
National Forest prepared for Santa Ana winds this week – In
preparation for forecasted Santa Ana winds this week the San
Bernardino National Forest remains at a high state of readiness and
is bolstering its fire response readiness with additional
firefighters, aircraft, and extended patrols. (10/20)
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Forest Service
Releases Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Moonridge Animal
Park Relocation - The San Bernardino National Forest has
completed a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the
Moonridge Animal Park Relocation project. (10/14)
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Big Bear Greenthumbs
Release 2009 Volunteer Project Schedule -The Big Bear
Greenthumbs have released their 2009 volunteer project schedule. The
Greenthumbs are a group of volunteers that assist the San Bernardino
National Forest by restoring disturbed lands through activities at
the Big Bear Ranger Station’s Native Plant Nursery and Restoration
Program. (10/10)
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Additional Forest
Service Firefighters in Southern California for Santa Ana Winds
- In preparation for forecasted Santa Ana winds this weekend the
Forest Service is bolstering its fire response readiness with
additional firefighters, aircraft, and extended patrols. This Sunday
and Monday, weather forecasts are calling for the first Santa Ana
wind event of the year. In response, local forests are staffing
firefighters for 24 hour shifts and 20 additional engines, 12 heavy
air tankers, and six Sky Crane helitankers have been moved into the
area to assist with initial attack. Additionally, the Forest Service
has requested the Air National Guard provide two Modular Airborne
Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) equipped C-130 aircraft to assist with
potential firefighting needs. (10/09)
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Road Repairs set to begin
on the San Bernardino National Forest - The San Bernardino
National Forest set to begin road repairs on several projects
throughout the national forest, damaged during last winter’s storm.
Visitors should exercise extreme caution in the construction zones,
watch for heavy equipment operating in the area. Visitors also need
to heed all posted signs, look for uneven surfaces and open trenches
along the roadways in the construction zones. (10/03)
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Visitor Use Survey Underway on San Bernardino National Forest
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The Cleveland, Los Padres and San Bernardino National Forests (NF)
are participating in a one-year visitor survey called the National
Visitor Use Monitoring (NVUM). This survey process, done in
partnership with the California State University San Marcos, will
have interviewers stationed at pre-selected points in each forest
from October 2008 to September 2009.(10/02)
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Fee Free Weekend
for Day Use Visitors to the Southern California National Forests
- September 27 and 28 mark a “Fee Free” weekend for day-use visitors
to the San Bernardino National Forest. The Forest is celebrating the
annual National Public Lands Day, held each year on the last
Saturday in September, as well as this year’s special initiative,
“This Land Is Your Land,” geared to engage new Americans in
volunteerism on public lands. (09/19)
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San
Sevaine Road Re-Opens -The Front Country Ranger District to
re-open Forest Road 1N34 (San Sevaine Road) on Sunday, September 21,
2008 from Lytle Creek Road to the Joe Elliott Campground (09/15)
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Labor Day Weekend
expected to be busy on the San Bernardino National Forest - The
San Bernardino National Forest is prepared for the upcoming holiday
weekend. Labor Day marks the traditional end of summer as many
families get ready for the start of the school year. (08/25)
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Seven Arrested during
Marijuana Plantation Raids on the San Bernardino National Forest
- Federal, state and local law enforcement agents arrested a total of
seven individuals and seized over 60,000 marijuana plants valued at
approximately 20 million dollars on the San Bernardino National
Forest last week. (08/18)
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Fire Near Forest
Falls was Sparked by Illegal Campfire - Firefighters quickly
contained the Big Falls wildfire to one-quarter (1/4) acre near
Forest Falls on Monday. The wildfire, reported at early Monday
morning, was determined to be caused by an escaped illegal campfire.
(08/13)
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US Forest Service Reopens
Pacific Crest Trail near Big Bear - The seven mile section of
the Pacific Crest Trail above Fawnskin was closed as a result of
damage from the Butler II and Slide fires last fall. The Trail is
now open to hiking and equestrian use. (08/07)
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Authorities
Seize Nearly 20,000 Marijuana Plants on the San Bernardino National
Forest - Federal, state and local law enforcement agents seized
19,951 marijuana plants this week from three areas of San Bernardino
National Forest in Riverside County. The estimated street value of
the marijuana is more than $60 million. (07/25)
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US Forest Service Reopens Grays Peak Trail near Big Bear - The
San Bernardino National Forest has reopened the popular Grays Peak
Trail in the Big Bear Valley. The Grays Peak Trail was damaged
during the wildfires last fall and was closed to the public due to
safety concerns. (07/25)
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US
Forest Service Releases Report on Effectiveness of Fuel Treatments
during the 2007 Grass Valley Fire - The two-part report covers
fire behavior, suppression effectiveness, and structure ignition.
Researchers assessed the effectiveness of fuels treatments in the
fire area and how home vulnerability and ignition exposure
contributed to home destruction. (07/22)
Grass
Valley Fuel Effectiveness (4.1mb PDF)
Home Destruction Examination (2.9mb PDF)
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Fire near Yucaipa Declared 100% Contained - Firefighters
battling the Ridge Fire near Yucaipa have declared the fire 100%
contained yesterday at 6:00 p.m. Fire Officials stated full control
should be expected later in the week as firefighters continue to mop
up hot spots within the fire perimeter. (07/07)
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Restrictions to take effect on National Forest - San Bernardino
National Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade Evans announced today that
she is implementing additional fire restrictions on the forest as of
Thursday, June 26. (06/24)
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Trails Day, Saturday June 7, is a Free Day on the San Bernardino
National Forest -National Trails Day is a “Free Day” in the
southern California national forests. No Adventure Pass is required
for use of High Impact Recreation Areas or day-use sites on
Saturday, June 7. (06/03)
- Memorial
Weekend Marks the Start of the Summer Recreation Season on the San
Bernardino National Forest - Most of the recreation sites on the
San Bernardino National Forest will be open for forest visitors by
Memorial Day weekend. (05/21)
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Service Prepares for the 2008 Fire Season - The 2008 wildfire
season has arrived in California and the US Forest Service is
prepared with more than 4,000 firefighters statewide. (05/16)
- Pacific
Crest Trail on the San Jacinto Wilderness to Re-Open Following
Apache Fire - District Ranger Laurie Rosenthal announced today
that the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in the San Jacinto Wilderness
will be opened to public entry starting Saturday, May 17. The PCT
was closed on April 29 due to the Apache Fire. (05/14)
- “Passport in
Time” Transports Volunteers Back to Ancient Serrano Sites -The
San Bernardino National Forest is co-hosting, along with the Angeles
National Forest, a two-week volunteer-based archeological project
the weeks of April 21–May 2, 2008. (04/24)
- Bonita
Vista Prescribed Fire Planned to Resume Week of April 28th - The
San Jacinto Ranger District is continuing with the prescribed fire
on the Bonita Vista project, located two miles north of Lake Hemet.
Fire crews plan to burn 40-50 acres within the K Flat area starting
the week of April 28th and may extend into the following week of May
5th. (04/24)
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Meetings Planned for Post-Fire Fuels Reduction Project in Butler 2
and Slide Fire Areas - The San Bernardino National Forest has
scheduled two Open House meetings, one in Running Springs and
another in Big Bear, to present a plan for a community protection
and fuels reduction project in the Butler 2 and Slide wildfire
burned areas. (04/15)
- Lone Pine
Canyon Project Fuels Treatment Project Set to Resume Wednesday -
The Front Country Ranger District is planning to resume work on the
Lone Pine Canyon fuels treatment project tomorrow, Wednesday, April
16. The burning should be completed in approximately three days,
weather conditions permitting. Smoke will be visible from I-15,
Highway 138 and surrounding communities. (04/15)
- San
Bernardino National Forest announces new Deputy Forest Supervisor
- Thomas F. Gillett has been selected as the new deputy Forest
Supervisor of the San Bernardino National Forest (NF). He is
currently the district ranger on the Descanso District of the
Cleveland National Forest in Alpine, California. Tom Gillett’s
report date is yet to be determined. He fills behind former Deputy
Forest Supervisor Max Copenhagen who retired in January.(04/03)
- Splinter’s Cabin
Access Road Closed Due to Winter Storm Damage - Significant
rainfall and run off in Little Bear Creek has damaged the road
crossing on the popular Splinter’s Cabin access road on the
Mountaintop Ranger District. The recent storms undermined the road
crossing of the creek, which is now unsafe for motor vehicles. The
road will be closed to motor vehicles until further notice until
repairs are completed. (04/02)
- Lone Pine
Canyon Project - The Front Country Ranger District is planning to resume work on the Lone
Pine Canyon fuels treatment project using both hand and helicopter
burning operations, beginning on Monday, March 24, 2008. (03/21)
- Bald Eagles
Seen on the San Bernardino Mountains - On Saturday March 8, the
fourth and final bald eagle count of the winter was conducted by
local land management agencies and volunteers around lakes in the
San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains. Three eagles (1 adults, 2
immatures) were observed in the Big Bear Basin. The March average
for Big Bear counts since 1978 is ten. Thirty-eight volunteers
participated in the 1-hour eagle census. (03/08)
- Fire
Restrictions Reduced on the San Bernardino National Forest, Fire
Danger Level has changed to “Low”
- Significant rainfall and snow across the San Bernardino and San
Jacinto Mountains has reduced the risk of wildland fire on the
San Bernardino National Forest effective Saturday, February 16th. (02/14)
- Bald Eagles
Seen on the San Bernardino Mountains - On Saturday February 9,
the third bald eagle count of the winter was conducted by local land
management agencies and volunteers around lakes in the San
Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains. Six eagles (2 adults, 4
immatures) were observed in the Big Bear Basin. The February average
for Big Bear counts since 1978 is 13. Forty-nine volunteers
participated in the 1-hour eagle census. (02/09)
- Volunteers
Needed to Count Bald Eagles - Eagle Counts for this winter have
been scheduled for the following Saturday mornings: February 9, and
March 8. The third bald eagle count for this winter is scheduled for
Saturday morning, February 9th. Volunteers are needed for the
counts--they are stationed at various vantage points around the
lakes where they map and note any eagle observations during the
1-hour period from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. (02/06)
- Volunteers
Wanted for Bighorn Sheep Survey - Volunteers are needed on March
1 and 2, 2008 to assist in the annual survey of bighorn sheep
in the San Gabriel Mountains. The California Department of Fish and
Game, San Bernardino National Forest, and the Society for Conservation of
Bighorn Sheep have conducted annual surveys for bighorn sheep in the
San Gabriel range since 1979. (01/31)
- Bald Eagles Seen in
San Bernardino Mountains - On Saturday January 12, the second
bald eagle count of the winter was conducted by local land
management agencies and volunteers around lakes in the San
Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains. Three eagles (2 adults, 1
immature) were observed in the Big Bear Basin. The January average
for Big Bear counts since 1978 is 16. 25 volunteers participated in
the 1-hour eagle census. (01/12)
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Needed to Count Bald Eagles - Eagle Counts for this winter have
been scheduled for the following Saturday mornings: January 12,
February 9, and March 8. The second bald eagle count for this winter
is scheduled for Saturday morning, January 12th. Volunteers are
needed for the counts--they are stationed at various vantage points
around the lakes where they map and note any eagle observations
during the 1-hour period from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. (01/07)
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