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Related California and St. Joseph Community Land Trust to Build Affordable Housing under Governor’s Executive OrderSouth Lake Tahoe, Calif.—The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) announced today a major milestone in realizing...

South Lake Tahoe, Calif.—The California Tahoe Conservancy announces new temporary public access changes and potential traffic impacts starting in July at the Upper Truckee Marsh. Public access will be limited...

Conservancy awards an additional $1.5 million for lakefront recreation and biomass effortsSouth Lake Tahoe, Calif.—June 25, 2020—The California Tahoe Conservancy today awarded a $425,000 grant to the City of South...

South Lake Tahoe, Calif.—The California Tahoe Conservancy Board will meet online on Thursday, June 25 at 9:30 a.m. to consider authorization for awarding grants related to public access improvements, climate...

Like so many others, the Conservancy has operated remotely since March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite that, this recent time has been a surprisingly productive period for our...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.— The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy), and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) have extended the scoping period for...

South Lake Tahoe, Calif.—The California Tahoe Conservancy has announced its annual seasonal dog closure at the Upper Truckee Marsh. From May 1 through July 31, dogs may not access sensitive...

Meyers, Calif.—This week, the California Tahoe Conservancy begins constructing new accessible-to-all trails and other public access features along the Upper Truckee River in Meyers. Working on the site of the...

NOTICE OF INTENTThe California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) has released for public review the Initial Study and Proposed Negative Declaration (IS/ND) for the Biomass Transport and Utilization Project (Project).Initial Study/ Negative...

Upper Truckee River Marsh Project A Legacy of Ill-planned Tahoe Keys DevelopmentSouth Lake Tahoe, Calif.—The California Tahoe Conservancy announced today that construction has begun on restoring the Upper Truckee River...

Despite unprecedented challenges, the California Tahoe Conservancy’s work moves forward.Almost everything has changed. Like so many, all Conservancy staff now work remotely. Their health, and the health of the community,...

Release Date: April 10, 2020To: California and Nevada State Clearinghouses, Cooperating Agencies, California Responsible and Trustee Agencies, Other Public Agencies, Interested Individuals and OrganizationsSubject: Scoping Notice and Notice of Preparation...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.— The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, California Tahoe Conservancy, and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency seek public input on the proposed Lake Tahoe West...

South Lake Tahoe, Calif.—April 7, 2020—The California Tahoe Conservancy and its partners will host a virtual meeting on April 23 to update the community about housing needs and potential solutions...

Sacramento, Calif.—At its meeting on Thursday, the California Tahoe Conservancy authorized $912,000 for grants to advance climate change adaptation and improve community sustainability in the Lake Tahoe Basin (Basin).The Conservancy...

The California Tahoe Conservancy's 2019 Annual Report is now available online as a story map. Learn more about the Conservancy's accomplishments last year towards its strategic plan goals:Stewarding Conservancy Lands...

Stateline, Nev.—The California Tahoe Conservancy, South Tahoe Public Utility District, Tahoe Transportation District, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, and their partners invite community members to a public meeting about climate change...

With snow covering the Lake Tahoe Basin, winter provides time for the Conservancy to plan ahead. Governor Gavin Newsom has addressed two key issues for Lake Tahoe in his recently...

The California Tahoe Conservancy has completed the first of two projects to restore forest health and combat climate change on Conservancy land along Dollar Creek in Placer County.

South Lake Tahoe, Calif.—At its meeting on Thursday, the California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) Board authorized spending $1,036,750 to implement three high-priority projects to reduce fire risk and improve forest health...

South Lake Tahoe, Calif.—The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy), joined by state and local partner agencies, hosted a community meeting Wednesday night on the housing crisis and potential solutions using Conservancy...

The Conservancy provides grants for a wide variety of projects throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin (Basin), including those identified in the Environmental Improvement Program (EIP). Such grants are a primary...

As we near the holidays, we have much to be thankful for at the Conservancy. We’re grateful to our partners, our staff, and all who we worked with this past...

South Lake Tahoe, Calif.—The California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) has awarded $2.98 million to the California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) to help restore the Upper Truckee Marsh, the largest wetland in...

The California Tahoe Conservancy and its State and local partners invite the public to a community meeting to discuss opportunities to help address the housing crisis in South Lake Tahoe:Community...

Conservancy Board also Approves Project to Improve Lake Access in South Lake TahoeSouth Lake Tahoe, Calif.—The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) will launch a $1.06-million project to restore forest health and...

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...

RESD-PMDB 2019-03 / 14200 Lake Tahoe WestCalifornia Tahoe ConservancyWestern Watersheds of the Tahoe BasinPlacer and El Dorado Counties, CAProvide professional Environmental services as required to prepare environmental studies and documents...

Meyers, Calif.—The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) is restarting restoration of the former Tahoe Pines Campground in Meyers, California. Rehabilitating the riverfront site is a key step to restoring lands along...

Meyers, California—At its meeting today, the California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) Board approved a grant of up to $240,286 to California State Parks for forest health management at Burton Creek State...

November 12, 2019Contract #CTA 19 002 | PDF RemediationNotice of Intent to Award ContractNotice is hereby given that the California Tahoe Conservancy intends to award this contract to:Technology Crest Corporation2377 Gold...

We are deep into summer and Lake Tahoe remains full to its brim. High lake levels make for smaller beaches, and I want to thank our staff and crews for...

Meyers, Calif.—July 24, 2019—The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) seeks public input on how its nine Meyers-area “asset lands” could help improve the Meyers community.The Conservancy invites the public to join...

Tahoe Athlete Supports Recreation, Conservation Projects Funded by License Plate Fees TAHOE CITY, Calif.—Professional cycling legend Levi Leipheimer has finished shooting public service ads in support of the Lake Tahoe...

South Lake Tahoe, Calif.—The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) and its partners invite community members to a public meeting about climate change impacts to key Lake Tahoe resources on July 16...

South Lake Tahoe, Calif.—The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) will limit public access and temporarily close portions of some south shore beaches at Lake Tahoe for public safety and to protect...

Kings Beach, Calif.—The California Tahoe Conservancy will begin exploring how two of its developable parcels could help improve Kings Beach and implement elements of Placer County’s Tahoe Basin Area Plan.At...

A pair of peregrine falcons is nesting at Eagle Rock along a commonly used rock climbing route. The California Tahoe Conservancy asks rock climbers to please not climb on Eagle...

The California Tahoe Conservancy's stakeholder survey has ended. Thank you to everyone who participated. 

South Lake Tahoe, Calif. – The California Tahoe Conservancy is once again offering free firewood gathering permits through its Community Firewood Program. Cut wood will be available starting June 3,...

It wouldn’t be May at Lake Tahoe without a little snow. Despite that, for the Conservancy this time of year kicks off the field season for restoration efforts large and...

Please join the California Tahoe Conservancy for a meeting to learn about and help contribute to the Greater Upper Truckee River Watershed Synthesis.LogisticsDate: Thursday, June 27Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.Location: Hotel Azure,...

South Lake Tahoe, Calif.—The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) announces its annual seasonal dog closure at the Upper Truckee Marsh from May 1 through July 31. The purpose of the closure...

Sacramento, Calif.—At its Board meeting yesterday, the California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) accepted a $1.95 million grant from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) to co-manage the Tahoe-Central Sierra Initiative (TCSI), a...

The Nevada Division of State Parks and the California Tahoe Conservancy want your feedback! This bi-state partnership is updating the vision plan for Van Sickle Bi-State Park and welcomes your...

The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) seeks proposals to manage its popular Patton Landing lakefront recreation site in Carnelian Bay. Proposals are due by May 31, 2019.View the full Request for...

The California Tahoe Conservancy has announced its intent to help address the Lake Tahoe Basin’s housing crisis by pursuing a partnership to develop “affordable by design” housing on one of...

South Lake Tahoe, Calif.—The California Tahoe Conservancy today kicked off public comment on a draft plan to improve access for people with disabilities at five Conservancy-owned recreation sites.“Recreation and public...

Snow is flying at Lake Tahoe, and the Conservancy’s crew operations and land management activities have wrapped up for the winter ahead. At the same time, Conservancy staff are finishing...

The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase and development of 833 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, California. Located on Highway 89...

The California Tahoe Conservancy Board will consider a recommendation at the September 15, 2016 Board meeting to authorize pre-sale activities on four previously designated, Conservancy-owned asset land parcels in the...