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Every Big Bear News story tagged environment.
Starting around October 22, engineers will spend about a week probing the Greenspot Recharge Project site — but the board hasn't yet approved funding or construction.
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After two earlier medication take-back programs were shut down, Breakthrough Task Force is distributing Deterra deactivation pouches — with no limit per household — so residents can safely destroy unused prescriptions at home.
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The organization says the pouches deactivate leftover medications, keeping them out of the wrong hands and away from Big Bear's watershed.
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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and partners reintroduced more than 3,000 frogs and tadpoles in 2026 alone, with Big Bear Valley's Bluff Lake among the southern California release sites.
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State officials have confirmed harmful algal blooms across Big Bear Lake, and the toxins they produce are dangerous enough to hospitalize people and kill pets — here's what to watch for and how to stay safe.
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A proposed rule change would strip protections from more than 4 million acres of California roadless forest. Residents have until September 21 to weigh in.
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The beloved Big Bear Lake eagle, watched by millions worldwide, passed away in August 2026 at the Ojai Raptor Center from bone marrow failure and severe blood clots.
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The eagle made famous by a 24/7 nest livestream passed away on August 10, leaving millions of fans around the world mourning.
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Friends of Big Bear Valley secured the full purchase price to permanently protect the last undisturbed shoreline on Big Bear Lake — but the property owners and county supervisors who backed the project have not yet responded to requests for comment.
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The organization is warning its supporters about the annual event, but organizers and city officials have not yet responded publicly.
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PM2.5 readings reached 160 on June 4 — but the cause and official health guidance are still needed before residents get the full picture.
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The nonprofit's annual report highlights a busy year of habitat work, trail maintenance, and environmental education in the San Bernardino Mountains.
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The local volunteer program invites residents to get involved in local forest restoration efforts.
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A new volunteer effort aims to restore local forests — but details on dates, locations, and how to sign up are still being confirmed.
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Details on eligibility, compensation, and how to apply could not be confirmed — contact Children's Forest directly for more information.
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The nonprofit highlighted community conservation efforts at the Big Bear Discovery Center, but independent perspectives on the events' impact could not be confirmed.
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