El Dorado County Environment Articles

AS YOU DRIVE through the Central Valley, it is hard to miss the iconic California Aqueduct, which moves millions of gallons of irrigation water through a large canal in the middle of the state. The canal is visible because it’s …

By channeling funds to a number of nonprofits working on various issues in a given region, community foundations help solve big problems throughout California.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – For the last five years, Jill Hallquist has been working to establish a composting program in South Lake Tahoe to keep food waste out of landfills. After formally establishing Tahoe Composts as a nonprofit in …

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On April 8, the League to Save Lake Tahoe, Sierra Nevada Alliance, and Sierra Business Council hosted the annual Sierra Day at the Capitol in Sacramento. Approximately 70 participants attended, representing over 45 organizations.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project includes multi-benefit stormwater treatment based on natural systems (native plants and infiltration into soil) and drainage solutions for localized flooding. This process will spread, treat, infiltrate, and …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Throughout April, South Lake Tahoe showed its support for the environment and the planet, with celebrations at the college and South Lake Brewing, plus a cleanup with the League to Save Lake Tahoe.

GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, Calif. / Nev. – International Dark Sky Week is on the horizon, coming up April 21-28. The week leads up to the new moon on April 27, in a push to raise awareness around light pollution, …

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has released Connections 2050, the draft update to the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy. The plan outlines a vision for a comprehensive transportation system that will preserve Tahoe's environment, reduce …

The California Environmental Quality Act, CEQA, is the state’s signature environmental legislation, and is also often named as the villain in the state’s housing shortage. But the story may not be that simple.

GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, Nev. / Calif. – April 1 marks an important milestone for snowpacks and water supply forecasts as the date basin snowpacks typically reach a peak before melting. However, a wave of warm temperatures late March started …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Thanks to the generosity of Tahoe Fund donors, the nonprofit reached its $200,000 fundraising goal to support the California Tahoe Conservancy's efforts to demolish the former Motel 6 building, restaurant, and parking lot in the …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit welcomes public feedback on the draft proposal for the Caldor Fire Restoration Project. Public comments will be accepted for 30 days after the legal notice is …

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – At the California Tahoe Conservancy Board meeting on Thursday, the board acquired a parcel of land at the entrance of Van Sickle Bi-State Park, approved the Senate Bill 630 public access grants for Regan and Secline …

Each year, the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) brings together the Tahoe tribe consisting of athletes, filmmakers, outdoor enthusiasts, and storytellers for a high-energy celebration of adventure culture. Founded by legendary climber and entertainer Todd Offenbacher, the festival is more …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – City council met Tuesday to do their strategic planning retreat, which helps the council get on the same page with their newly elected members, staff, and directors. This year, city council identified priorities in growing …

California stands as America’s agricultural powerhouse, growing half of its fruits and vegetables. Here’s how California farming has shaped the state, from the early missions to today’s “factories in the field.”

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Last Tuesday, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of San Francisco, making it harder for the Environmental Protection Agency to police sewage discharges like San Francisco's discharge of sewage into the Pacific Ocean during …

Sacramento Splash's Youth Environmental Leadership Camp (YELC) is now accepting applications for its 2025 summer sessions, offering an immersive and educational experience for students entering the 6th or 7th grade this fall. This free program aims to connect young minds …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Last Saturday, joining with a national call to stand up for public lands, protestors from South Lake Tahoe to Carson City met at Lakeview Commons to show their support for the Lake Tahoe Basin Management …