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People need public land—and for 30 years, The Southern California Mountains Foundation has worked to protect it. Through conservation initiatives, innovative environmental education, and the operation of the largest discovery center and local corps serving the Inland Empire, we empower people to learn and protect the San Bernardino National Forest.

Southern California Mountains Foundation Seeks Public Input for State OHMVR Grants

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., March 4, 2024 –The Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF) has submitted 2 preliminary restoration applications with the State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR) grants on March 4, 2024, with the final grant applications due June 3, 2024.

California grant regulations require public notice for these preliminary applications giving the public an opportunity to comment on them. These grants will support restoration activities (such as fencing, planting, and seeding) on Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) damaged lands managed by the San Bernardino National Forest and Army Corps of Engineers.

The State of California Department of Parks and Recreation and the Southern California Mountains Foundation have maintained a successful partnership for more than 20 years and have granted the Foundation funding to produce quality OHV safety and education programs and multiple successful restoration projects on public lands. SCMF has been a longtime partner of the San Bernardino National Forest and more recently a partner to the Bureau of Land Management and the Army Corps of Engineers.

We are encouraging the public to provide comments on our grant proposals that will improve our Restoration Program and proposed projects. Public comments can be made online directly on the State OHMVR grant page from March 5th to May 6th at 5:00pm PST at:

https://olga.ohv.parks.ca.gov/egrams_ohmvr/user/home.aspx (click on “Public Review”)

If you have questions or are unable to access the state website, please email ohv.grants@parks.ca.gov or the Southern California Mountains Foundation directly with your comments at lstamer@mountainsfoundation.org by May 6th, 2024, with the words “OHV Grant Comments” in the subject line.

What's Happening in the Mountains

BIG BEAR TRAILS

Come explore the many beautiful trails in the San Bernardino National Forest. Trails get us outside, keep us healthy, and help us see the wonder and beauty of the natural lands in the San Bernardino National Forest. They also require care and maintenance. Find a new favorite trail or learn how you can become a trail host. Adventure is awaiting! 

DISCOVERY CENTER

The Big Bear Discovery Center is open but still in the process of a remodel. Stop by and be one of the more than 190,000 yearly visitors to enjoy weekly programs, eco-tours, and special events. Enjoy outdoor concerts, theater productions, and nighttime interpretive programs in the Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheater. 

JOIN THE URBAN CONSERVATION CORPS

Looking for a great career? Consider joining the Inland Empire UCC! Corpsmembers serve in the Southern California Mountains and get valuable skills that can launch your career in environmental conservation.

We are accepting applications now! 

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Since 1993, the organization has made a critical difference, executing volunteer programs that donated 1.5 million hours of service valued at $32,685,000.00.

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