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Restoring the Upper Truckee Marsh

The California Tahoe Conservancy is restoring the complex ecology of the Upper Truckee Marsh. The Conservancy will redirect the Upper Truckee River flows through a historical network of channels through the Marsh.

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Managing Conservancy Lands

The California Tahoe Conservancy manages its 4,700 properties as part of its mission to lead California’s efforts to restore and enhance the extraordinary natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

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Welcome to the California Tahoe Conservancy

The California Tahoe Conservancy is a State agency, established in 1985, with a mission to lead California’s efforts to restore and enhance the extraordinary natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

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To protect public health and our staff, the Conservancy is closed to the public. All services are available online and by phone. Contact us here. All Californians are encouraged to follow the advice of the California Department of Public Health to prevent the spread of the virus.

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Signature Projects

Tahoe Pines Restoration

The Conservancy is restoring the 8.1-acre site of the former Tahoe Pines campground and building an accessible new trail to the Upper Truckee River.

Lower Blackwood Creek Restoration

Blackwood Creek is also an important fishery; historically it supported Lahontan Cutthroat Trout and other native species.

Eagle Rock

The summit of Eagle Rock can now be reached in approximately 20 minutes using the new trail.

Van Sickle Bi-State Park

Van Sickle Bi-State Park represents a long held vision and partnership between the states of California and Nevada.

People visiting Lake Tahoe at Carnelian Bay

Carnelian Bay Lake Access East

One of the strengths of the Conservancy lies in its ability to accomplish multiple resource restoration and public access objectives.

Upper Truckee Marsh Restoration

The California Tahoe Conservancy plans to restore the complex and unique ecology of the Upper Truckee Marsh.

California Tahoe Conservancy Lands

The Conservancy owns and manages thousands of properties in the Lake Tahoe Basin for public access and recreation, environmental conservation, and wildlife protection. Many parcels are smaller than a third of an acre and are scattered throughout neighborhoods. Learn more about Conservancy land management.

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State properties managed by the Conservancy at Lake Tahoe

Acres of habitat, open space and recreation

California Tahoe Conservancy Lands

The Conservancy owns and manages thousands of properties in the Lake Tahoe Basin for public access and recreation, environmental conservation, and wildlife protection. Many parcels are smaller than a third of an acre and are scattered throughout neighborhoods. Learn more about Conservancy land management.

View a full-screen map of Conservancy lands.

State properties managed by the Conservancy at Lake Tahoe

Acres of habitat, open space and recreation

Recent Updates

Tahoe Conservancy to Expand Work to Restore Forest Resilience and Reduce Wildfire Risk

Conservancy Also Renames Trail in Memory of Dennis Machida, Conservancy’s First Executive Officer - At its meeting today, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board adopted new forestry guidelines that will help increase the pace and scale of the Conservancy’s work to reduce wildfire risk to Tahoe communities and improve forest resilience. The Board also authorized a program budget of up to $50 million for the Conservancy to begin implementing work under the new guidelines.

Published: Nov 8, 2021

Van Sickle Bi-State Park Facilities Close for Season

The California Tahoe Conservancy announces that the gates and facilities at Van Sickle Bi-State Park have closed for the winter season. Although roads and facilities are closed, the park grounds remain open to pedestrian access year-round.

Published: Nov 1, 2021

October 2021 Conservancy Newsletter

After the fires and a record-breaking hot, dry summer, October has brought welcome rain and snow. Better news still, the Caldor Fire is now 100 percent contained. Here in the...