Friends of Big Bear Valley hits $10 million land conservation goal

Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV), a nonprofit that livestreams a bald eagle nest in Big Bear Valley around the clock, has reached a landmark $10 million fundraising goal to purchase land around Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains[1].

The campaign got a decisive boost from Anna and Greg Brockman, whose $5.5 million donation pushed the effort past its target ahead of the fundraising deadline[1]. The remaining funds were raised through community donations and other supporters backing FOBBV's conservation mission in the valley.

FOBBV operates the 24-hour livestream of a bald eagle nest in Big Bear Valley that has captivated millions of viewers around the world[1]. The organization serves as the official source of information on resident eagles Jackie and Shadow — a pair whose online following has grown large enough to spawn a wave of unofficial social media accounts. Jackie and Shadow's two eaglets hatched on April 4 and April 5, respectively, drawing renewed attention to the livestream. FOBBV has urged the public to verify any news about Jackie, Shadow, or their eaglets exclusively through the organization's official Facebook page.

The $10 million in land acquisition funding represents a significant step for long-term habitat protection around Big Bear Lake, though the specific parcels targeted for purchase could not be confirmed from available sources.

Residents interested in supporting FOBBV's conservation work or following the eagle cam can find more information through the Friends of Big Bear Valley's official channels. Watch for announcements from FOBBV on which land parcels will be acquired as the organization moves forward with purchases.