December 2025 Conservancy Newsletter

Share Your Feedback on the Upper Truckee Marsh South Project

The Conservancy is in the planning process for restoration and public access improvements at the south end of the Upper Truckee Marsh, including the site of the former Motel 6. Public outreach began last spring, and the Conservancy held additional public workshops earlier this month to share recommendations and gather further public feedback. You can still share your thoughts. Visit our project web page to learn more about potential concepts for the project, and then take our online survey.

Potential Project Concepts

Next Steps on the Van Sickle Bi-State Park Safety and Equitable Access Improvements Project

The Conservancy recently wrapped up its current round of community engagement as we plan a project at Van Sickle Bi-State Park to improve visitor safety, connect the park to nearby neighborhoods and state line with new shared-use trails, expand amenities, and improve access for all. Thank you to everyone who participated in our public meetings or completed our online survey. Your input will help improve this project. We plan on sharing more information with the public in 2026 and as the project moves toward implementation, currently targeted for 2028-29.

While the park is closed to vehicles for the winter, the park grounds remain open to the public. Learn more.

Prescribed Fire Season is Underway

The Conservancy conducted prescribed burns recently on six acres of Conservancy land in the Tahoe Hills neighborhood on the west shore, in collaboration with the CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit. Visit tahoelivingwithfire.com to learn more about how the Conservancy and its Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team partners use prescribed fire to improve forest and wildfire resilience in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Eagle Rock Trail Reopens after Hazard Tree Project

The Eagle Rock Trail reopened on November 21 following a temporary closure to facilitate work to address hazard trees adjacent to the trail. The Conservancy removed approximately 50 hazard trees for public safety on the popular west shore hiking trail. A hazard tree is a dead or dying tree that is at risk of falling, and has a striking target.

The Conservancy acquired Eagle Rock and the surrounding 54.5-acre parcel in 1987 to provide public access, recreation, and opportunities for restoration of environmentally sensitive lands.

How to Report an Issue on Conservancy Land?

While field season is over for the winter at Tahoe, our staff remains active all year, often responding to reports of issues on Conservancy properties. If you see a problem, which could include a hazard tree, litter, or other issues, the best way to report an issue is via our website at tahoe.ca.gov/report-an-issue.

Do you need to contact the Conservancy for something other than reporting an issue on Conservancy lands? Our website has additional contact details for our staff.

Career Opportunity with the TCSI

The Tahoe-Central Sierra Initiative (TCSI) is hiring a Project Management and GIS Specialist, who will manage the Tahoe-Central Sierra (TCS) Project Tracker. The TCS Project Tracker is a public web-based tool designed to enhance the planning, monitoring, and reporting of restoration and management projects across the 2.4 million-acre TCSI landscape. The position is responsible for collecting, managing, and updating data from projects occurring between 2017 to 2034 from partners including federal, state, and local agencies, nonprofits, and private landowners. Learn more about the position and how to apply. Applications are due by January 23, 2026.