Driving within the BCCER
The BCCER provides transportation for all educational and research activities. If granted permission to drive a personal vehicle beyond HQ, the driver must adhere to our driving protocol. A separate release of liability form, specific for personal vehicle use, will need to be signed. All roads within the BCCER are dirt and are maintained by the staff. Proper driving on the roads will lessen negative impacts:
- 4x4 vehicles only
- Slow, controlled driving throughout the BCCER
- Driving over water bars properly to ensure the integrity
- Avoiding muddy/saturated areas

"Where Education Meets the Land."
The Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER) is under the direction of Chico State Enterprises. Our mission is to work to preserve critical habitats and to provide a natural area for environmental research and education.

7,835 Acres of Diverse Habitats (www.csuchico.edu/bccer)
The BCCER contains 7,835 acres of diverse canyon and ridge habitats, including 4.5 miles of Big Chico Creek, and is home to many species of plants and animals. BCCER was created with the purchase of the Simmons Ranch in 1999 and the Henning Ranch in 2001.

Questions
For any questions regarding the BCCER or the RAMS application process, please contact us via e-mail at bccer@csuchico.edu, or by phone at (530) 342-1371.