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In Memory Of
Helen Stuart August 19, 1926 - February 19, 2024
Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus
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From Mountain Democrat...
Tahoe ‘Street View’ Map Also Records Shore Conditions
The Tahoe Fund and EarthViews have created the first “street view” style map of all 72 miles of Lake Tahoe’s shoreline. This new, interactive map offers a 360-degree view of the shoreline, as well as underwater views and water quality data.
From Tahoe Daily Tribune...
Incline Community Angry Over Loss of Recreation Center Expansion
The Incline Village General Improvement District Board of Trustees were confronted by angry community members after it was announced that the David and Cheryl Duffield Foundation will no longer be funding the expansion of the recreation center.
Tahoe Conservancy Grants $449,000 to Expand ‘Outdoors for All’
The California Tahoe Conservancy has awarded the following grants to support environmental education and expand equitable access to Lake Tahoe’s beaches, trails, and mountains: Adventure Risk Challenge ($100,000), the Gateway Mountain Center ($150,000), Lake Tahoe Unified School District ($99,000) and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association ($100,000).
Take a Deep Dive, and Drive, into Tahoe’s History
Lake Tahoe has endured many different eras of history, and all are woven into the fabric of its unique landscape. One way to take a trip back in time is to visit the iconic mansions and rustic cabin museums around the lake’s shores.
From Sierra Sun...
Nature for All Pilot Program to Provide Outdoor Experiences
The Tahoe Fund has partnered with the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science for the Nature for All program, which will provide immersive experiences to hundreds of people who do not have access to the outdoors.
From CapRadio...
How Wildfires Are Transforming California’s Landscapes
All over California, wildfires have ravaged iconic landscapes. Places that once seemed permanent are disappearing—and researchers are having to rethink how best to protect them.
Grand Opening Set for Martis Valley Trail
A ribbon-cutting event Aug. 16 marks the opening of the Martis Valley Trail, a 4.6-mile paved pathway connecting Truckee to Northstar Drive. The project is a collaboration between Placer County and Northstar Community Services District in partnership with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Truckee Donner Land Trust, and Northstar California/Vail Resorts.
IVGID Claims Positive Results After Limiting Beach Access
In the wake of the Incline Village General Improvement District Board of Trustees adopting policies to combat beach overcrowding, results have been positive, staffer say. The situation is “more manageable and it makes the experience better for everyone.”
SLT Officials Break Ground on New Recreation Center
Officials from the city of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County gathered to break ground on the new Recreation and Aquatics Center, to be built near the El Dorado County library. Phase 1 will be finished in November, and Phase 2 will begin in summer 2023.
From Tahoe Quarterly...
Outdoor Enthusiasts in Tahoe and Lost Sierra Resurrect Dirt Routes
As human life has evolved, so have trail networks, with game trails to access hunting grounds giving way to trade routes, and then to roads. In modern times, trails provide an equally essential purpose: a place to exercise and experience the outdoors.
Stakeholders Comment on Proposed Cascade to Meeks Trail
Community members were given the opportunity to weigh in on the proposed Cascade to Meeks Trail, which would run from Cascade Lake to Meeks Bay. As a part of a feasibility study, several trail alignments were presented during three different Zoom workshops.
From The Sacramento Bee...
Tahoe National Forest Implements Fire Restrictions
As temperatures climb and drought-stricken vegetation gets baked in the summer heat, TNF has implemented restrictions limiting smoking and campfires.
Input Wanted on Meeks Bay Restoration
The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is reaching out to both the general community and fellow agencies to seek input on the environmental review of the Meeks Bay Restoration Project. The goal is to return the area into a more natural state while still accommodating recreation.
Updated Recreation Ordinance Goes Into Effect
The Incline Village General Improvement District passed Ordinance 7, which goes into effect June 1. The ordinance updates rates, rules and regulations for recreation privileges in an attempt to prevent Incline Village beach crowding and environmental abuse.
What’s Open This Season in Eldorado National Forest
Crews have been getting recreation sites in Eldorado National Forest prepared for the public to enjoy this summer. Opening dates for facilities depend on elevation, winter damage and staffing availability.
From Benito Link...
Bureau of Land Management Looking for Council Members
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for positions on its California Desert District Advisory Council, Central California Resource Advisory Council, and Northern California District RAC.
New Trail to Connect Sierra Towns
The Sierra Tahoe region is rich in history, and it is about to become more accessible as the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship comes closer to the goal of connecting 15 northern Sierra towns through a trail system.
Truckee Council Endorses Measure U
Truckee Town Council unanimously voiced support for Measure U, which will be on the ballot on June 7. The measure would generate roughly $3 million annually for building and maintaining the area’s trails.
Land Trust, Truckee Bridge Funding Gap
The fourth phase of the Truckee River Legacy Trail is moving ahead after the town of Truckee and the Truckee Donner Land Trust, bridged a $3.3 million gap in funding. The project consists of a trailhead parking lot, trails, wetland restoration, and a bridge over the Truckee River.
From South Tahoe Now...
Sand Harbor Boat Ramp to Remain Closed
Due to continued low water levels, the Sand Harbor boat ramp will remain closed for the summer. Beginning on May 27, the parking lot will be opened to provide limited parking for vehicles with kayaks and paddleboards.
From Moonshine Ink...
Pandemic Bike Project Comes to Fruition in Reno
With area ski resorts starting to close for the season, and backcountry skiers finding less and less snow on their favorite lines, outdoor recreation trends have begun the annual shift to warmer weather activities like hiking and mountain biking.
Friends, Family Work to Remember Scotty Lapp by Building Skateboard Park in Tahoe City
After 16-year-old Scotty Lapp died tragically in a ski accident on Feb. 13, his idea of a local skateboard park began to take on momentum. Scotty’s mother has been working with a group of his North Tahoe High School friends to make the skateboard park a reality.
Solutions to Hirschdale Recreational Access Issues Proposed
For the past 20 years, Ed Heneveld has been one of the many locals and visitors who have accessed the Truckee River from the Hirschdale community. Jennifer Freeman, meanwhile, is a Hirschdale resident on the receiving end of such recreators.
From ...
Visiting a State Park? Use Your Library Card
Residents can now use their library cards to check out day passes for free access to more than 200 state parks. The move is part of a collaboration between California State Parks and the California State Library to provide more equitable outdoor access for all Californians.
Tahoe Conservancy Grants $1 Million to Local Projects
The California Tahoe Conservancy has announced $1,005,800 in grants to government agencies in Placer and El Dorado counties. The grants will support projects to expand public access to Lake Tahoe, improve water quality, and increase resilience to climate change.
State Parks Revisiting Sutter’s Fort History
As part of its Reexamining Our Past Initiative, California State Parks is seeking input on a proposal to change the way history is interpreted at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park. The effort will provide visitors with more inclusive and historically accurate information.
From Auburn Journal...
Placer Camping Ordinance Not ‘the End of the Conversation’
According to a Placer County news release, a newly introduced ordinance—Camping and Personal Property Storage on County Property and Public Areas—aims to regulate camping and storage on county property where signage is posted and allows camping by necessity when shelter is not available.
Council Approves Park Ranger Program, Movable Tiny Home Ordinance
Over the summer, students worked as ambassadors in city parks and beaches. Now the South Lake Tahoe City Council voted to make the pilot program permanent. The council also approved the first reading of the Movable Tiny Homes code amendments.
Placer County Shares Elements of Parks and Trails Master Plan
Placer County hosted a virtual town hall to inform residents about the final draft of the Parks and Trails Master Plan. According to a county news release, the plan is a culmination of a five-year process to reflect the recreational needs of Placer communities.
From Roseville Today...
Placer Supervisors Approve $3.2M for Resort Triangle Trail Network
The Resort Triangle trail network, Martis Valley Trail and a scenic overlook were among 12 projects approved by the Placer County Board of Supervisors for approximately $3.2 million in transient occupancy tax funding.
Winter Wonderland Plans Canceled
Winter Wonderland, which was slated to open in South Lake Tahoe in 2022, has been canceled after the involved parties could not come to an agreement.
Incline Village District Seeks Permit for Dog Park
The Incline Village General Improvement District recently submitted a special permit request to the U.S. Forest Service for a dog park on land owned by the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. The 13-acre parcel is across the street from Pet Network Humane Society in Incline Village.
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