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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Restoring the Upper Truckee Marsh

The California Tahoe Conservancy plans to restore the complex and unique 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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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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Signature Projects

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.

Lower West Side Restoration

Located at the mouth of the Upper Truckee River in the City of South Lake Tahoe, this project addressed 208 acres.

Upper Truckee Marsh Restoration

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

Recent News Stories

Tahoe Conservancy to Launch 260-Acre Forest Health Project in Placer County to Combat Climate Change and Protect Communities from Wildfire

Conservancy Board also Approves Project to Improve Lake Access in South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe, Calif.—The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) will launch a $1.06-million project to restore forest...

Published: Oct 11, 2019

September 2019 Conservancy Newsletter

Tahoe has had its first snow, and our staff, crews, and contractors are working hard to finish this season’s projects.

Last month, we welcomed new governors for both California and...

Request for Qualifications - Lake Tahoe West Environmental Studies and Documents

RESD-PMDB 2019-03 / 14200 Lake Tahoe West
California Tahoe Conservancy
Western Watersheds of the Tahoe Basin
Placer and El Dorado Counties, CA

Provide professional Environmental services as required to prepare...

Published: Sep 17, 2019

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