This gorgeous high-use outdoor recreation area & wildlife habitat is close to 20M+ people in the Greater LA metro area. (Mentions/Follows/RTs don't=endorsement)
Headquarters in Arcadia, CAfs.usda.gov/angeles/Born July 1, 1908Joined June 2012
The Forest Service is hosting an in person hiring event to fill 400 wildland firefighter positions in California. Join us February 14-15 in Redding, CA. Applicants do not have to attend an in-person event to apply.
To learn more visit: http://fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/jobs/CA-FireHire…
Both prescribed burn projects in Big Pines and near Oak Flat have been completed for today. Firefighters were successful in removing a total of 20 acres of hazardous fuels.
- Big Pines: 8 acres burned
- Oak Flat: 12 acres burned
#OnThisDay in 1905, President Roosevelt unified all federal forest lands under the Department of Agriculture, creating the U.S. Forest Service. Happy Birthday
#SmokeAdvisory: Angeles National Forest fire managers will be conducting prescribed burn projects near Oak Flat & Big Pines today.
- Big Pines: Smoke visible near Angeles Crest Highway & nearby communities like Wrightwood.
- Oak Flat: Smoke visible from I-5 freeway near Castaic.
Tuesday Guess Day...Tuesday's posts will feature a guessing game about something in the Angeles National Forest. The answer will be revealed 24 hours or so later.
I'm native to California. Butterflies and bees love me. I'm also drought tolerant. What plant am I? 🤔
Gusty #SantaAnaWinds are expected tonight through tomorrow with gusts of 30-50 mph for the mountains of LA and Ventura Counties. It will be dry but no fire weather issues are expected due to the signifcant rainfall we've had. #CAwx
A cold storm will move over the area Sun into Mon with mainly light rain expected. Mountain snow will be the main impact, with 4-8" of snow possible above 4500' in the San Gabriels with winter driving conditions. Use caution!
A cold storm will move over the area Sun into Mon with mainly light rain expected. Mountain snow will be the main impact, with 4-8" of snow possible above 4500' in the San Gabriels, & 1-2" possible on the Grapevine with winter driving conditions. Use caution! #CAwx#LASnow
Staff are still assessing recent storm damage along 900 mi. of Forest Service-managed roads in our forest.
Use extreme caution. Stay aware of your surroundings. Respect closures. Additional areas may have storm-damage.
See today's post with more info:
http://facebook.com/angelesnationalforest/…
National forests are ours to enjoy. We want them to be enjoyed for future generations as well. It is up to all of us to take care of these natural resources. Learn more about how you can do your part at: http://fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/responsible-recreation…
The San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area will be closed on January 28th and 29th due to the amount of rain water that flooded the area. Please check back on http://Recreation.gov late next week for ticket sales.
Firefighters have completed prescribed fire activities in Big Pines today. Crews continue to "mop up" & patrol the area. "Mop up" includes breaking apart smoldering debris & extinguishing hot spots so they cannot ignite unburned areas. There will be no prescribed fire tomorrow.
#SmokeAdvisory Forest Service fire management will be continuing a prescribed burn project in Big Pines today. This is to remove hazardous fuels in the area. Smoke may be visible near Angeles Crest Highway and surrounding communities like Wrightwood.
Tuesday Guess Day...Tuesday's posts will feature a guessing game about something in the Angeles National Forest. The answer will be revealed 24 hours or so later.
Can you guess where this photo was taken in the Angeles National Forest?
#SmokeAdvisory: Angeles National Forest fire management are conducting prescribed fire activities in Big Pines today. Residual smoke may be present along Angeles Crest Highway and surrounding communities.
$19M in grants available for tribal wildfire resilience projects via @CAL_FIRE’s Forest Health Grant program, in collaboration with @CalNatResources. Applications due Feb. 28, '23: https://bit.ly/TF-Tribal-Grants…#WildfireTaskForce#TaskForceProgress#CulturalFire#CALFIRE_ForestHealth
Heading out to the forest this weekend? Due to the recent rain & snow, please remain vigilant about potential road & trail closures. Forest staff are in the process of assessing possible storm-damaged roads.
Visit our road conditions page for more info: http://fs.usda.gov/detail/angeles/conditions/?cid=FSBDEV3_027722…
Firefighters wanted!🔥
Join the Forest Service’s Region 5 fire organization and be a part of the team that is committed to caring for the land and serving people.
For more info, visit: http://fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/jobs/CA-FireHire…
Today, the USDA Forest Service announced $490+ million in funding to address wildfire risk to infrastructure and communities in 11 key landscapes in the western U.S., including southern California and the Angeles National Forest.
https://fs.usda.gov/managing-land/wildfire-crisis…#fire#safety
Here are some photos taken yesterday in the #angelesnationalforest. The photo of the snowy road was taken in the Crystal Lake Recreation Area. In other photos you can see flooding in/around the San Gabriel Canyon OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) Area.
#nature#snow#flooding
Interested in a career in wildland firefighting? The Forest Service is hosting in-person hiring events in Fresno & Redding to fill approx. 400 wildland firefighter positions. No need to attend the event to apply. For more info, visit: http://fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/jobs/CA-FireHire….
Winter is a beautiful time, but with the season comes new challenges & safety considerations. We want everyone to be able to enjoy this incredible time of year, and to stay safe while doing it. Visit http://recreateresponsibly.org/winteredition, to gauge your winter safety awareness.
“Not everybody can be famous but everybody can be great, because greatness is determined by service.”
― Martin Luther King, Jr.
Thank you to the volunteers of the Angeles National Forest for their help! 💓http://trailangeles.org/volunteer-groups/…
Road conditions throughout the Angeles National Forest, which includes the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, can change suddenly due to weather conditions, like the rain and snow coming soon! Be aware of your surroundings at all times!
https://facebook.com/angelesnationalforest/…#safety1st
Due to the recent rainstorms, the San Gabriel Canyon OHV will be closed until further notice. FS Staff are working diligently to reestablish designated stream crossings and boundaries.
Some roads in the forest have been temporarily closed for public safety due to recent storms. Other roads close seasonally.
E.g., Maxwell Truck Trail (7N08) is temp closed for public safety.
For your safety & the safety of others, please respect closed areas.
#safetyfirst
Angeles Forest update: State Route 2 closed in both directions from 2.2 miles north of I-210 to Angeles Forest Hwy & again from 3.3 miles east of Newcomb's Ranch to SR-39. Hazardous road conditions. Reminder: SR-2 is closed for the winter from SR-39 to Grassy Hollow Campground.
On this National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we would like to thank our Forest Service law enforcement officers who work tirelessly to serve our communities and protect our natural resources.
#LEAD2023#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
Upcoming rain this week could trigger flooding and debris flows near previously burned areas. Always check weather & road conditions before heading into the forest as conditions could change unexpectedly.
Major storm still on track to affect SW CA tonight through Tuesday. Heaviest rain likely Mon afternoon-Tue. Impacts include urban and small stream flooding. possible mainstem river flooding & mud and debris flows in and around recent burn areas. #cawx#LAWeather#SoCal
If you're planning on driving through higher elevations in the forest, please make sure you are prepared. Have snow chains, extra food, warm clothes, and enough gas to make it your destination and back. There is little to no cell phone service in the mountains.
Heading into the Angeles National Forest this weekend? Check road conditions before you go. Due to recent rains/snow, road closures or chain control may be in effect. Visit:
- Caltrans Road Conditions: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov
- LA County Road Conditions: http://dpw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures
Due to storm damage, various roads have temporarily closed:
--Rowher Flats Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area
--Dry Gulch Road (Forest Route 5N30)
--Powerhouse Cut-off and San Francisquito Motorway (5N16 and 5N17).
Watch out for unexpected hazards on both roads and trails!
The temporary closure order for the San Gabriel Reservoir Area in the Angeles National Forest has been updated. This order is effective through June 30, 2023. Read the full order at: http://fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices…