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Story Map: Promoting Biodiversity and Climate Resilience

The State of California is committed to conserving 30 percent of its lands and coastal waters by 2030. As detailed in our new story map, the Conservancy is advancing the 30×30 initiative by acquiring sensitive lands, restoring ecological function, and building a more resilient future under climate change.

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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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Creating Climate Resilience at Lake Tahoe

In the new Tahoe Climate Resilience Action Strategy, federal, state, and local partners have identified five focus areas to advance equity, create jobs, and build resilience for Tahoe’s natural resources, communities, and an economy that supports 15 million annual visitors.

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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

Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway

The Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway provides the backbone of the shared-use trail network in the south shore.

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

Conservancy Grants $449,000 to Expand “Outdoors for All” at Tahoe

Conservancy Grants $449,000 to Expand “Outdoors for All” at TahoeSouth Lake Tahoe, Calif.—The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) has awarded four grants, totaling $449,000, to support environmental education for underserved Tahoe...

Published: Sep 15, 2022

Tahoe Conservancy to Improve Trail to Lake Tahoe at Upper Truckee Marsh, Will Involve Temporary Closure

On September 12, the Conservancy will begin final work to improve a trail to Lake Tahoe at the Upper Truckee Marsh. The unpaved, shared-use trail runs approximately a half mile from the east end of Venice Drive to a beach at Lake Tahoe. The Conservancy will close the trail temporarily during active construction.

August 2022 Conservancy Newsletter

Fire season is far from over, but one year after the Caldor Fire, we can celebrate having had a summer largely free of wildfire disruptions, allowing us and our partners...