Van Sickle Bi-State Park Safety and Equitable Access Improvements Project
Project Details
LEAD AGENCY
California Tahoe Conservancy
PARTNERS
Nevada Division of State Parks
LOCATION
Van Sickle Bi-State Park, South Lake Tahoe, California
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
Draft Supplemental Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Environmental Checklist
Van Sickle Bi-State Park Safety and Equitable Access Improvements Project
- Notice of Intent
- Draft Supplemental IS/MND/IEC
- Appendix A – Technical Assessment of Biological Resources*
* Note: Attachment A to Appendix A is not available in an accessible format. Contact Scott Cecchi, scott.cecchi@tahoe.ca.gov, to request a copy of Attachment A.
Van Sickle Bi-State Park Draft Initial Study/Initial Environmental Checklist (2009) | Addendum to Negative Declaration for Van Sickle CA/NV Bi-State Park (2009)
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Overview
The California Tahoe Conservancy is planning a project at Van Sickle Bi-State Park (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. Building on a 2019 vision plan for the park, the Conservancy is exploring options to improve the Park entrance, trails, and facilities.
In conjunction with the Van Sickle Bi-State Park Safety and Equitable Access Improvements Project, the Conservancy also proposes to build approximately 0.35 miles of the Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway (Van Sickle Connector), which will connect from Chonokis Road to the Van Sickle Shared-Use Trail, and which will also meet ADA accessibility requirements.
Draft Environmental Document Now Available
The Conservancy has released for public review the draft environmental document for the Van Sickle Bi-State Park Safety and Equitable Access Improvements Project.
- Notice of Intent to Adopt a Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Environmental Checklist
- Draft Supplemental Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration/Initial Environmental Checklist (IS/MND/IEC)
Public Comment: The Draft Supplemental IS/MND/IEC is available for a 30-day public comment period that begins on March 26, 2026, and ends on April 27, 2026. Provide your comments by April 27, 2026. Email or mail your written comments to:
California Tahoe Conservancy
Attn: Scott Cecchi
1061 Third Street, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Scott.Cecchi@tahoe.ca.gov
En español: The Conservancy propone un Proyecto de mejorar el acceso al público en el parque Biestatal Van Sickle. Una copia del documento de análisis ambiental está disponible para revisión pública por un periodo de 30 días, las fechas serán de 26 de Marzo hasta el 27 de Abril de 2026. Visite tahoe.ca.gov/van-sickle-improvements para revisar el documento ambiental y enviar sus comentarios. El público puede comunicarse con Scott Cecchi (Scott.Cecchi@tahoe.ca.gov) para cualquier pregunta adicional.
Project Planning Map
