Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2025 to 09/30/2025
San Bernardino National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) :
-  Projects Occurring Nationwide
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, San Bernardino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, San Bernardino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, San Bernardino National Forest,  Big Bear Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, San Bernardino National Forest,  Cajon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, San Bernardino National Forest,  San Gorgonio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, San Bernardino National Forest,  San Jacinto Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Projects Occurring Nationwide  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders  On Hold  N/A  N/A Sarah Shoemaker
907-586-7886
sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us 
Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
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San Bernardino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)  

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Big Bear Mountain Resort Master Development Plan Projects
EA
 - Recreation management
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/30/2023
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 11/2023  		Expected:06/2024
  		06/2024 Janelle Walker
760-924-5523
janelle.walker@usda.gov 
Description: Expand and connect Bear Mountain and Snow Summit SUP boundaries; grade trails and terminals; tree clearing; install two lifts, ski trails, beginner pod and connector, snowmaking lines and pond, summer activities, road, and ski bridge.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sanbernardino/projects/63391
Location: UNIT - San Bernardino National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Summit Ski Resort in Big Bear Lake, CA.
Forest Wide Invasive Plant Project
EA
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 03/26/2025  		Expected:07/2025
  		07/2025 Joseph Martin
619-787-0295
joseph.martin@usda.gov 
Description: Forest Wide Invasive Plant Project
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sanbernardino/projects/67383
Location: UNIT - San Bernardino National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside, San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. San Bernardino National Forest.
Forest-wide Community Defense Fuel-break Project
CE
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/23/2024  		Expected:09/2025
  		10/2025 Lauren Blake
909-382-2873
lauren.blake@usda.gov 
Description: The SBNF proposes to treat up to 25,000 acres within the forest boundary to reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire on federal land as well as reducing catastrophic wildfire for adjacent at-risk communities (see Appendix A).
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sanbernardino/projects/66763
Location: UNIT - San Bernardino National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside, San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forst-wide.
SBNF Weed Management
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Grazing management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Projects that may affect Wilderness (for mailing list contacts)
- Climate Change Adaptation 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Scott Eliason
909-382-2830
scott.eliason@usda.gov 
Description: Manage Invasive Plant Species (Weeds) on National Forest System Lands, using early detection and rapid response protocols, and using methods including mechanical removal and application of herbicide where indicated.
Location: UNIT - San Bernardino National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside, San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All National Forest System Lands managed by the San Bernardino National Forest.
Tropical Storm Hillary Road Repairs
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Road management  Completed  Actual: 05/02/2025  05/2025 Joshua Direen
909-382-2609
joshua.direen@usda.gov 
Description: Tropical Storm Hilary caused damage to multiple roads throughout San Bernardino National Forest (SBNF) due to massive flooding. Damage to the roads include culvert failures, sections of roads being washed away, and complete road failure.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sanbernardino/projects/66989
Location: UNIT - San Bernardino National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Roads to recreation sites in the Santa Ana and Lytle Creek Watersheds.
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San Bernardino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Deep Creek and Whitewater River Comprehensive River Management Plan
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning  Completed  Actual: 05/21/2025  05/2025 Jihadda Govan
909/382-2697
jihadda.govan@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service (FS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are developing a Comprehensive River Management Plans (CRMPs) for the Deep Creek and Whitewater River Wild and Scenic Rivers (WSRs) on the San Bernardino National Forest.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sanbernardino/projects/61613
Location: UNIT - San Gorgonio Ranger District, Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Deep Creek and Whitewater Rivers as described in the 2006 San Bernardino Land Management Plan.
San Manuel Ancestral Land Exchange
CE
 - Land ownership management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/11/2023  		Expected:06/2023
  		08/2023 David Anderson
909-520-2385
David.Anderson2@usda.gov 
Description: The USDA Forest Service is considering a land exchange with the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, a federally recognized Indian tribe, formerly recognized as the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sanbernardino/projects/63386
Location: UNIT - Cajon Ranger District, Arrowhead Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino Meridian, San Bernardino County, California. T.1N., R.3W T.1N., R.4W., . The Federal parcel to be exchanged is adjacent to the Tribe's Reservation and its Arrowhead Springs property.
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San Bernardino National Forest,   Big Bear Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Castle Rock Trail
CE
 - Recreation management
- Watershed management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2024  		Expected:03/2024  04/2024 Casey Shaffer
909-382-2872
casey.shaffer@usda.gov 
Description: Reroute castle rock trail to connect with new trail head being developed by City of Big Bear Lake. Decommissioning of and restoration of abandoned trail section.
Location: UNIT - Big Bear Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. City of Big Bear Lake, along Big Bear Blvd west of Talbot Dr.
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San Bernardino National Forest,   Cajon Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Rancho Trailhead Improvement Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2025  		Expected:09/2025  10/2025 Joseph Martin
619-787-0295
Joseph.Martin@usda.gov 
Description: The purpose of this project is to provide pedestrian access to Cucamonga Canyon while providing sustainable recreational opportunities to the public. There is a need to develop and maintain sustainable recreation opportunities in Cucamonga Canyon.
Location: UNIT - Cajon Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On the Front COuntry Ranger District in the City of Rancho Cucamonga off of W. Cucumonga Truck Trail.
Turk's Point Communications Site - Renegade Towers, LLC
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 05/12/2025  05/2025 Heidi Hoggan
760-285-9950
Heidi.hoggan@usda.gov 
Description: Designation of Turk's Point as a Communications Site and issuance of lease to Renegade Towers as a Facility Manager of a multi-carrier facility
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sanbernardino/projects/60868
Location: UNIT - Cajon Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Generally located in Lytle Creek Canyon on lower Lytle Creek divide. Approximate latitude/longitude of 34.222085,-117.463839, at Turk's Point in the Lytle Creek area at north end of Penstock Ridge.
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San Bernardino National Forest,   San Gorgonio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Regional Hazard Tree Abatement Project
CE
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2022  		Expected:09/2022  10/2022 Ian Turner
503-630-8791
ian.turner@usda.gov 
Description: The primary purpose for this project is to provide for public health and safety. The Forest Service is committed to providing safe access for visitors and workers and maintaining the integrity of the NFS road network and facilities.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sanbernardino/projects/61810
Location: UNIT - San Gorgonio Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. FS Road 2S01 East of Oak Glen.
South Fork Prescribed Fire Project
CE
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Climate Change Adaptation 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/21/2022
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 07/2022  		Expected:09/2022
  		10/2022 Jason Collier
909-382-2869
jason.collier@usda.gov 
Description: The proposed action is prescribed burning, both broadcast and/or pile burning. The intent is to reintroduce fire into high-frequency, low severity fire-adapted ecosystems. Prescribed fire within chaparral would be avoided to the extent possible.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sanbernardino/projects/62444
Location: UNIT - San Gorgonio Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Bernardino. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Barton Flats area near South Fork of the Santa Ana River.
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San Bernardino National Forest,   San Jacinto Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Lake Fulmore Bridge Maintenance
CE
 - Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2025  		Expected:05/2025
  		06/2025 Andrew Smith
909-382-2922
andrew.e.smith@usda.gov 
Description: In 2019 this foot bridge was crushed by a fallen tree. The bridge needs complete replacement. It is now a safety hazard for visitors. Repairs will be on the boardwallk and minor asphalt repairs.
Web Link:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sanbernardino/projects/67891
Location: UNIT - San Jacinto Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Riverside. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lake Fulmore, Highway 243.
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