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Million-Dollar Rescue for Eagle Nest Property
25 Jul
Summary
- Ten million dollars were raised to purchase Moon Camp property.
- Greg and Anna Brockman donated $5.5 million to the cause.
- The land trust will now conserve the Moon Camp property.
A remarkable community-driven campaign has raised $10 million to purchase the Moon Camp property, a critical habitat for the beloved bald eagle couple, Jackie and Shadow. This successful effort halts a proposed luxury housing development near their nesting site in Fawnskin. The San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust is set to complete the property acquisition by July 31, 2026.
Central to reaching the goal was a generous $5.5 million donation from Anna and Greg Brockman. Their contribution, alongside over 25,000 donations worldwide, propelled the Friends of Big Bear Valley's grassroots campaign to success. The funds will ensure the permanent conservatorship of Moon Camp.
The Moon Camp property is vital for the nesting success of Jackie and Shadow and serves as an important ecological corridor. It supports rare plants, San Bernardino flying squirrels, and various bird species. Development in the area has been opposed for decades due to its detrimental impact on biological resources.
The conservation of Moon Camp will preserve the last undisturbed shoreline on the lake, benefiting all wildlife for generations. The San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust's permanent conservatorship marks a significant victory for local wildlife and conservation advocates.
