During the fall, fire risks from drought, low humidity, dead trees, and brush caused the Forest Service to close all forest lands to chain saws and chippers. Later, Mother Nature put a blanket of snow on the ground, further delaying any clearance of dead trees, limbs, and brush.
Read MoreAnnual Forest Service Bills Due
Annual Forest Service Bills were due on January 1, 2021. If you have not yet received your bill, contact our FS Special Uses Administrator, Casey Shaffer, to get your bill paid as soon as possible.
Read MorePreparing for Fire!
Brad Kinney (Cabins 71 and 72, closest to the dam,) has taken some extreme precautions to safeguard his cabin against possible forest fires. Read the list of recommendations from local Fire Battalion Chief Malby and Brad's comments about the actions he has taken to keep his property safe.
Read MoreBrush Clearance Project - 2020
The Association will again sponsor the chipping of any piles of cut brush, pruning debris, or culled small trees. Pile the brush and debris near an easily accessible road no later than September 14, 2020. Notify Dennis Moran (dw_moran@yahoo.com) of the pile location.
Read MoreAdopt-A-Highway Opportunity
Help beautify Highway 18 above the Southwest Shore Colony by joining a group of SWS Voluteers as part of the CalTrans Adopt-A-Highway program. Contact Dennis and Peggy Moran (Cabin 84) for more information.
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2020 Southwest Shore T-Shirts -- Order by June 12!
The Hammer Family has once again created a unique Southwest Shore T-Shirt for 2020. Orders must be received by Michael Hammer on or before June 12. Don't procrastinate -- Order Now
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2020 USDA Forest Service Bill — Due January 1, 2020
Annual Forest Service Permit Fees
The Forest Service has mailed an Annual Permit Fee bill to each cabin permittee, which was due on January 1, 2020. The included Cover Letter lists several common cabin use and maintenance issues for owners to consider.
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L.A. Times, June 14, 2019
Overgrown Mountain Communities -- High Fire Risk
Recent L.A. Times article emphasizes that mountain communities like Big Bear are at extreme fire risk.
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