Big Bear News – Baldwin Lake – Baldwin Lake residents will have new opportunities in August and September to learn about local uranium contamination and other drinking water concerns, ask questions and complete a community interest survey that will help determine whether a potential drinking water project addressing the contamination will move forward. The Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) is focused on reaching households throughout the proposed project area and obtaining a more complete picture of community interest. Project representatives will conduct door-to-door outreach on August 7th-9th, 2026 and return for additional outreach in September as needed. RCAC, a nonprofit that supports rural communities across the West, is managing the Baldwin Lake uranium project. Baldwin Lake is not served by a public water system, and many households rely on private wells, purchased water or hauled water.