Drought impacting businesses around Big Bear Lake
Despite the heavy rains and record snowfall this past December, the Department of Water Resources said California remains in a drought. The next few months will be telling, especially for an area like Big Bear, which receives its water in the form of rain. … The ongoing drought has had many impacts on Big Bear Valley, especially for businesses that rely on the lake. Big Bear Marina owner, Steve Fengler, said that during last spring and summer seasons, he had to physically move his docks and storefront to deeper water.