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Big Bear Land Trust Raises $2.5 M to Preserve 62 Acres

5/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Big Bear Valley and the Land Trust have raised $2.5 million toward a $10 million goal to buy 62 acres.
Thousands of small donations and school contributions frame the campaign as a community effort to protect biodiversity.
Large gifts of $50,000, $77,000 and $20,000 have been received while organizers court philanthropists and tribal councils.
The land will receive protection under the U.S. Forest Service, though donors fear cuts by President Donald Trump.

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Story summary

Big Bear Valley and the Land Trust have raised $2.5 million toward a $10 million goal to buy 62 acres.
Thousands of small donations and school contributions frame the campaign as a community effort to protect biodiversity.
Large gifts of $50,000, $77,000 and $20,000 have been received while organizers court philanthropists and tribal councils.
The land will receive protection under the U.S. Forest Service, though donors fear cuts by President Donald Trump.