Lake Tahoe’s communities and economy are rooted in recreation and tourism, touching the lives of all who work, live, and play here. The region is coming together to create a shared destination stewardship plan that will balance the needs of the environment, businesses, visitors, and local communities. This new shared strategy will inspire all to take care of Tahoe. You can engage in the process and be heard – stay tuned for upcoming virtual workshops. Visit StewarshipTahoe.org to sign up to get updates and workshop invites and to stay involved.

Ryan Glazner joined the Conservancy as a seasonal Forestry Aide in May. He works on forest health and fuel hazard reduction projects on Conservancy lands, primarily identifying project boundaries and marking trees for removal. Ryan previously worked as a firefighter with the USDA Forest Service in the Tahoe National Forest and with CAL FIRE Amador-Eldorado Unit. He earned a degree in environmental sustainability from San Diego State University.

Jadalyn Hayworth joined the Conservancy as a seasonal Forestry Aide in May. She works on forest health and fuel hazard reduction projects on Conservancy lands, primarily identifying project boundaries and marking trees for removal. She earned an associate degree in geology from Lake Tahoe Community College, a bachelor’s degree in ecosystem management and forestry from the University of California, Berkeley, where she was a member of the Xi Sigma Pi national forestry honors society.

Tallon Sandoval joined the Conservancy as its Office Administrator in April. In addition to welcoming visitors at the Conservancy’s front desk, Tallon supports Conservancy staff in business services and building management activities, including managing records, building safety, preparing materials for meetings and events, and managing the Conservancy’s fleet of vehicles and office supplies. Tallon has a bachelor’s degree in government and Hispanic studies from Dartmouth College, and earned his master’s degree in international affairs from the University of California, San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy.

Kyle Schnapp has returned to the Conservancy for his second year as a seasonal Forestry Aide in May. He works on forest health and fuel hazard reduction projects on Conservancy lands, primarily identifying project boundaries and marking trees for removal. He spent the winter working at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. Kyle previously worked for the Nevada Department of Agriculture conducting insect surveys and on a forestry crew for the Great Basin Institute. He earned his bachelor’s degree in environmental science from the University of Nevada, Reno, with a specialization in ecological conservation and restoration.

Casey Strong joined the Conservancy as a Staff Attorney in April. Working with the rest of the Conservancy legal team, Casey supports staff and programs and addresses environmental, land use, contract, public law, and other legal issues facing the Conservancy. Before joining the Conservancy, Casey represented California cities and other local public agencies on a wide variety of land use, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), housing, and public law matters. She also had served as a clerk for Magistrate Judge Valerie Cooke for the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, in Reno. Casey received her law degree from the University of Colorado Law School and her undergraduate degree from Tufts University. Prior to law school, she served as an AmeriCorps VISTA member, led trail crews with the Student Conservation Association, and worked for the City of San Francisco’s Department of the Environment.

Sarah Traiman joined the Conservancy as a seasonal Forestry Aide in May. She works on forest health and fuel hazard reduction projects on Conservancy lands, primarily identifying project boundaries and marking trees for removal. Sara’s background includes working with the USDA Forest Service and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. She has lived in the Lake Tahoe Basin for more than 15 years.