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Well, I suppose this is a good use of #AI money. At least for #JackieAndShadow and the rest of the #wildlife at #BigBear.

#OpenAI co-founder revealed as giant donor behind Big Bear bald eagle land
The contentious lakeside spot had been threatened with development for years

By Erin Rode, July 24, 2026

"The co-founder and president of OpenAI has donated $5.5 million to help environmental groups purchase a parcel of land near Big Bear Lake that had long been slated for development, according to an announcement from Friends of Big Bear Valley on Friday.

"Friends of Big Bear Valley and the San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust were staring down a July 31 deadline to raise $10 million to purchase the 63-acre chunk of land along the lake’s north shore under a purchase agreement with property owner RCK Properties. As of earlier this week, the total amount raised stood around $4.5 million.

"The parcel is near the nest of Jackie and Shadow, the internet-famous bald eagles who call the lake area home and use the proposed development site for hunting. Jackie is experiencing health issues and undergoing care at the Ojai Raptor Center.

" 'We did it together! With your help we were able to raise the $10 million needed to save #MoonCamp. Your love for Jackie, Shadow, their chicks and their habitat raised nearly half of the amount and culminating in the total amount being fulfilled thanks to a generous donation of more than $5.5 million from #AnnaBrockman and #GregBrockman,' states a Facebook post from Friends of Big Bear Valley on Friday.

"The nonprofit said the additional funds from the Brockmans, of OpenAI fortune, will allow the land trust to purchase the property 'and have funds remaining to cover closing costs, taxes, legal fees and help maintain the land.'

" '#FOBBV and #SBMLT would like to thank everyone that contributed to this cause. The boards and the team wish to recognize Anna and Greg for their amazing generosity for Jackie, Shadow, their chicks and this special place that so many people love,' states the Facebook post. "

Read more:
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/big-bear-openai-22359263.php

#SolarPunkSunday #LandConservation #ConserveNature #LandTrust #PreserveNature

Well, I suppose this is a good use of #AI money. At least for #JackieAndShadow and the rest of the #wildlife at #BigBear.

#OpenAI co-founder revealed as giant donor behind Big Bear bald eagle land
The contentious lakeside spot had been threatened with development for years

By Erin Rode, July 24, 2026

"The co-founder and president of OpenAI has donated $5.5 million to help environmental groups purchase a parcel of land near Big Bear Lake that had long been slated for development, according to an announcement from Friends of Big Bear Valley on Friday.

"Friends of Big Bear Valley and the San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust were staring down a July 31 deadline to raise $10 million to purchase the 63-acre chunk of land along the lake’s north shore under a purchase agreement with property owner RCK Properties. As of earlier this week, the total amount raised stood around $4.5 million.

"The parcel is near the nest of Jackie and Shadow, the internet-famous bald eagles who call the lake area home and use the proposed development site for hunting. Jackie is experiencing health issues and undergoing care at the Ojai Raptor Center.

" 'We did it together! With your help we were able to raise the $10 million needed to save #MoonCamp. Your love for Jackie, Shadow, their chicks and their habitat raised nearly half of the amount and culminating in the total amount being fulfilled thanks to a generous donation of more than $5.5 million from #AnnaBrockman and #GregBrockman,' states a Facebook post from Friends of Big Bear Valley on Friday.

"The nonprofit said the additional funds from the Brockmans, of OpenAI fortune, will allow the land trust to purchase the property 'and have funds remaining to cover closing costs, taxes, legal fees and help maintain the land.'

" '#FOBBV and #SBMLT would like to thank everyone that contributed to this cause. The boards and the team wish to recognize Anna and Greg for their amazing generosity for Jackie, Shadow, their chicks and this special place that so many people love,' states the Facebook post. "

Read more:
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/big-bear-openai-22359263.php

#SolarPunkSunday #LandConservation #ConserveNature #LandTrust #PreserveNature