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The association aims to preserve, protect and restore the diversity of native plants in California’s grasslands—the most threatened ecosystem in the state. The organization provides educational programs, training, and field experiences for members and the general public to accomplish its goals.

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Learn About the North Yuba Landscape Resilience Project

01/18/2025

The preliminary draft record of decision for the North Yuba Landscape Resilience Project to manage 275,000 acres of land for resilience against wildfires is open for public comment. Read on for more information.

More Funding Allocated to Raise San Luis Reservoir Dam

01/17/2025

Read on for the latest progress in the B.F. Sisk Dam Raise and Reservoir Expansion Project to raise the dam at the San Luis Reservoir to add storage capacity.

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Truckee Rivershed Water Council Completed $8 Million Worth of Restoration in 2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Transforming sagebrush-choked meadows and degraded land into flourishing meadows and canyons is a process that can take years to see through. From the first Truckee River Day event in 1996 to now, the Truckee Rivershed Water Council …

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Free Electrification Coaching From Sierra Business Council now Offered to Truckee Tahoe Residents

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Go Electric Truckee Tahoe program launched its free personalized electrification coaching service, offering technical assistance to home and building owners in the Truckee Tahoe region. This service is specifically for those interested in replacing natural gas …

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Truckee Donner PUD Reflects on a Transformative 2024, Plans for a Resilient Future

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Donner Public Utility District, a cornerstone of the local community, capped 2024 with a series of significant achievements, laying the groundwork for a sustainable and resilient future. General Manager Brian Wright walked the Sun through …

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Truckee Donner Land Trust Secures 691-Acre Wilderness in Carpenter Valley

TRUCKEE, Calif. – In a pivotal conservation effort, the Truckee Donner Land Trust, in collaboration with the Northern Sierra Partnership, has acquired 691 acres of untouched wilderness at the headwaters of Carpenter Valley. This expansion of protected lands ensures the …

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Carpenter Valley Headquarters Protected

A waterfall running down the cliffs of Upper Carpenter Valley. | Truckee Donner Land Trust
The Truckee Donner Land Trust has announced the 691-acre acquisition at the headwaters of Carpenter Valley outside Truckee, according to an email from the Trust. …

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A Tiny Solution for a Big Housing Problem in Tahoe

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – To most people, having a mother-in-law unit or guest house on their property would be considered a luxury, something not very common in the Tahoe region. But what if there were more guest houses built …

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When Wildfire Strikes: The Coordinated Effort Behind Fire Response in the Tahoe Region

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The 2024 wildfire season has proven once again to be an active one, with California witnessing over 7,100 wildfires that have scorched more than 1 million acres. The Tahoe region, in particular, experienced several major fires, including …

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Year in Review: Protecting the Forests of the Middle Truckee Watershed

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Middle Truckee River Watershed Forest Partnership (MTRWFP) is celebrating the results of the first full year of active projects, all of which are focused on reducing the occurrence of severe wildfire within the forests of the …

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Truckee Planning Commission Approves Five-Year Review for Martis Valley Quarry Amid Resident Concerns

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Planning Commission met on Dec. 17 to conduct the two-year review of the Martis Valley Quarry, owned by Teichert Aggregates. The review focused on assessing the quarry's compliance with its operating conditions and evaluating monitoring …

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Tahoe Conservancy Awards $601,700 to the North Tahoe Fire for Local Programs to Reduce Wildfire Risk

TAHOE CITY, Calif. —The California Tahoe Conservancy has awarded a $601,700 grant to the North Tahoe Fire Protection District for three years of work on programs to help reduce wildfire risk for north and west shore communities and their surrounding …

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