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When Fish Are Free: Hundreds of Salmon Are Now Spawning in Klamath River and Tributaries After Dam Removal Completed

By Dan Bacher Hundreds of fall-run Chinook salmon are now spawning on the Klamath River and its tributaries both above and below the former sites...

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Town of Truckee, Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe Enter Into New Partnership to Enhance Animal Services

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Town of Truckee and the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) launched a new partnership for animal services, effective January 5, 2025.

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State Water Officials Alarmed at Discovery of Invasive Mussel Species in Port of Stockton

A “significant threat” to the Delta has been discovered in the Port of Stockton.The golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei), an invasive, non-native freshwater bivalve, was recently discovered in the port by California Department of Water Resources staff while conducting routine operations, …

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Fall Means Feeding Frenzy for Black Bears

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Autumn is here, and black bears are entering a temporary physiological state known as "hyperphagia." During hyperphagia, also known as the fall feeding frenzy, bears consume as much as they can to bring their fat stores …

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Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant Program Now Open

This week, the Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Commission opened the 2024/2025 grant proposals period for projects that protect, conserve, propagate, and/or preserve fish and wildlife resources in the County. A total of $7,500 in grant funding is available. The …

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From First Hire to CEO: Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s Stephanie Nistler Marks 20-Year Milestone

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Stephanie Nistler, the first employee hired by the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe in 2004, is now celebrating 20 years of life-saving work as the organization's CEO. Nistler's journey began with just one year of volunteering and fundraising …

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New Zealand Mudsnails Approach One Year From Discovery Date: What’s Being Done About Them?

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Divers are currently assessing the status of New Zealand mudsnail populations once again after almost one year from their initial discovery in Lake Tahoe. As the first invasive species discovered since before 2008, the finding …

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Tahoe Donner to Host 5th Annual Wild West Fest on Aug. 31

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe Donner's Equestrian Center will host its 5th Annual Wild West Fest on Saturday, Aug. 31. The event, held at the center adjacent to the Alder Creek Adventure Center, will offer a range of family-oriented activities and …

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No Harmful Algal Bloom Detected at Lake Tahoe Sites Purported to Be Responsible for Dog’s Death

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The agencies that sampled water at El Dorado Beach and Nevada Beach last week have detected no toxins associated with harmful algal blooms in the lake. These are sites viral social media posts purported could …

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Wildlife Corridors: A New Camera Study Paves the Way for Wildlife Connectivity in Tahoe

If you ever get the chance to go hiking with Wildlife Ecologist Tanya Diamond and Wildlife Researcher AhĂ­ga Sandoval, don't be prepared to go fast.

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BioBlitz to Be Held at Sagehen Creek Field Station on July 13

TRUCKEE, Calif. — For those who love plants, bugs and other animals and have a sense of exploration and a thirst for discovery, participating in a bioblitz is the perfect opportunity. A bioblitz is a one-day event where participants explore …

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Report of Dog Death on Social Media Triggers Investigation Into Harmful Algal Booms in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Social media posts mourning the death of an owner's beloved dog has had many re-posting the incident with warnings about cyanobacteria in the water at certain beaches in Lake Tahoe.

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Bear Experts Offer Tips for Camping in the Lake Tahoe Basin

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Headed to the Lake Tahoe Basin for a summer camping trip? Black bear biologists who work in the Tahoe Basin every day have some advice and thoughts to share to help keep Tahoe bears wild. 

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U.S. Forest Service Scientists’ Work Featured in Netflix Documentary

A rusty brown bark beetle, the length of a grain of rice, lands on a ponderosa pine. Tiny insect legs make a clicking sound, as the beetle scales the tree. Twitching its antennae, the miniature assassin readies itself to bore …

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Tahoe Institute for Natural Science Invites Birdwatchers to Take a Deeper Dive

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Tahoe Big Year, an event which is held every three years by the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, welcomes birders of all abilities to head outside to find as many different species of birds as …

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Help Keep Tahoe Bears Wild

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Bears are hungry and scavenging for food anywhere they can find it, which includes trash cans, grills, garages, vehicles and homes. There are easy steps to keep bears wild and from you destroying your home and cars. And, if …

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Bear Population Booming Amid Increasing Human-Bear Conflicts

LAKE TAHOE BASIN, Calif. – With a million visitors flooding into the Tahoe Basin every day, wildlife officials urge caution to prevent conflicts between people and the region's growing bear population.

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Late Spring Is an Active Time for Tahoe Bear Cubs and Yearlings

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – As temperatures rise, bear cubs and yearling bears are emerging from winter dens. Some remain with their mothers, others are independent, and a few may show signs of illness. The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team urges the …

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Truckee 8th Grader Wins California Junior Rodeo Association Pole Bending State Championship

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tegan Rickenbach, an eighth grader from Truckee, recently won the California Junior Rodeo Association Pole Bending State Championship held in Red Bluff. Rickenbach has been riding horses competitively since she was seven years old and rides six …

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Tahoe Bear Shot and Killed on Memorial Day in Self Defense, Some Skeptical

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement Division have filed no charges against a homeowner who shot and killed a yearling bear after it entered his house through a backdoor on Memorial Day. …

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