GREEN VALLEY LAKE HOMEOWNERS GUIDE:
GVL is an unincorporated community in San Bernardino County. Our Supervisor (Third District) is Dawn Rowe. Her office phone is 909-387-4855. Her representative in the Mountain area is Robin Bull. Her email is Robin.Bull@bos.sbcounty.gov. Call 911 in an emergency.
County Fire Station 95 is on GVL Rd. It is not a manned station; GVL firefighters are “Paid-Call” which means they respond to a page from the 911 operator. The closest manned station is in Running Springs which also has an ambulance. A call to 911 activates the closest responders, including Cal-Fire and the U.S. Forest Service fire fighters. Currently, Cal-Fire sends out a yearly bill for the mountain area for $132.
Yearly “Defensible Space” pine needle removal and weed abatement is required, and a warning letter is sent out if work is needed.
Snow plowing of the streets is done by the County Dept of Public Works. The Running Springs Yard phone is 909-867-3683. The Dispatch # is 909-387-8063.
The private Green Valley Mutual Water Co. provides water and operates the lake (Green Valley Lake Recreation). Property owners are automatically shareholders. Shareholders can have their own boats on the lake for a fee and have discounted rates on beach and fishing passes. A vote on board members is held yearly. The number is 909-867-2912. The Recreation website is www.gvlfishing.com.
The Sewer System is now operated by Running Springs Water District. A separate bill is sent bi-monthly. Their number is (909) 867-2766.
Trash Pick-up is also billed separately by Mountain Disposal. Property owners have three options for trash: They can have curbside pickup (around $22 per month); or take their trash to the “Clean Mountain Site” (next to the Fire Station) on weekends for around $12 per month; or if your main residence is elsewhere, you can get a yearly exemption based on your electricity use at each address. A card to use the Transfer Station (dump) at Heaps Peak is mailed yearly. 909-338-2417
Power is supplied by SoCalEdison. Because of weather conditions in the mountains, short outages are common. The power can also be shut down during Red-Flag wind events. The number to report an outage or get an update is 800-611-1911.
Phone Service / Cable TV/ Internet: Current internet providers are Frontier Communications and Spectrum. There is a small Verizon Wireless tower downtown; therefore, cell phone reception near the lake is excellent, but further away (because of trees and hills) it can be spotty.
The GVL Post Office (92341) is open from 11am to 1pm Monday through Friday. Mail must be picked up at the boxes. Full time residents can have a box free of charge.
GVL Organizations:
The Mountain Community Alliance (MCA) is a non-profit organization which puts on and funds the annual Independence Day Parade, offers scholarships to GVL students, and operates the GVL Community Garden, which puts on the Summer Faires and other events throughout the year. New volunteers are always welcome – call 909-867-7105.
GVL CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is trained and coordinated by the County. These volunteers can be activated in emergencies to aid in rescue, first aid, communication, and emergency shelter. Training classes are offered several times a year in Running Springs and Lake Arrowhead. GVL’s CERT team is funded by the MCA. Call 909-867-7105 for more info.
Because of GVL’s isolation and location (one road in and out) it could very easily be cut off in a major earthquake. It’s very important for GVL residents to be prepared with emergency food and water supplies. The Water Company Club House and GVL Church (on Yukon Dr.) are designated emergency shelters.
The Lilliberg Museum and Community Center on GVL Rd. is a non-profit that is open during the summer on Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00. They also have art classes in the summer. For more info, call: (951) 489-9464.
The GVL Artisans Tour:
Every Thanksgiving, Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends the many artisans of Green Valley Lake open their homes or studios to visitors. From fine photography, to handmade jewelry, to custom furniture — every tour is different. A description of participants and a map will be available at all the downtown businesses as well as the Post Office. Information about becoming a member of the Tour is also included on the handout.
The Green Valley Lake Church is located at 648 Yukon, and it is sponsored by Calvary Chapel.
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PO Box 8303,
Green Valley Lake, CA 92341
