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Leading California’s efforts to restore and enhance the extraordinary natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · 1d
The California Tahoe Conservancy is seeking public input on proposed improvements on the California side of Van Sickle Bi-State Park. Opportunities to participate include virtual and in-person meetings later this month and an online survey. To learn more, visit: tahoe.ca.gov/public-invit...
A barn, forest, hotels, and Lake Tahoe, with text saying “public invited to provide feedback on improvements to Van sickle by State Park,” and the California Tahoe Conservancy logo.
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · 2d
The California Tahoe Conservancy will temporarily close the Eagle Rock Trail to protect public safety on Nov. 10. The Conservancy expects the trail closure to last 2 to 3 weeks, weather depending, to facilitate work to address hazard trees adjacent to the trail. tahoe.ca.gov/eagle-rock-t....
An image of four people hiking with text saying eagle rock to temporarily close for hazard tree project on November 10, and the California Tahoe Conservancy logo
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · 9d
The Conservancy's October 2025 Newsletter is now available online. This month: new videos about the now-complete Motel 6 demolition, using innovative policies and technology to speed up wildfire resilience, protecting Tahoe Yellow Cress, and more. tahoe.ca.gov/october-2025...
Excavators tearing down a building with a sign saying “coming soon: more nature, along with the California Tahoe Conservancy logo and text saying “October 2025 Conservancy Newsletter.”
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · 10d
Gates and facilities close for the winter season at Van Sickle Bi-State Park on November 1, 2025. Park grounds remain open all winter to the public. The public may continue to enjoy the park’s day-use opportunities for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
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Van Sickle Bi-State Park
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · 16d
Demolition of the former Motel 6 is complete, making way for future environmental restoration and public access improvements. youtu.be/gCEQ59-aZCM?...
Tahoe Conservancy Completes Demolition for Former Motel 6
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · 23d
The California Tahoe Conservancy is implementing a project to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk on 33 acres of Conservancy land in El Dorado County near Lake Tahoe Airport. tahoe.ca.gov/tahoe-conser...
A view of forested California Tahoe Conservancy land with the Conservancy logo and text saying “Tahoe Conservancy Begins 33-Acre Forestry Project Near Lake Tahoe Airport”
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · 24d
"Birds called from trees in a shady neighborhood where a bike path follows a bridge over the Upper Truckee River. On the other side of the water, however, the forest soundscape disappeared beneath the grinding, screeching noises of heavy machinery."
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The long fight to undo a 20th-century mistake in a Calif. mountain town
A 1970s-era Motel 6 buried Tahoe wetlands under asphalt. Now, the undoing begins.
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · Sep 30
Here, crew members are maintaining a fence that protects Tahoe Yellow Cress, a rare plant that grows only on the sensitive lands of Lake Tahoe's shoreline.
Tahoe Yellow Cress on the sandy shoreline of Lake Tahoe, with a protective fence behind and mountains in the distance.
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · Sep 30
The California Tahoe Conservancy gives thanks to members of the field crews, organized in partnership with Tahoe Resource Conservation District, who help maintain and restore Conservancy properties. youtu.be/XLLdZd85eJw
Gratitude for Field Crews, Protectors of Tahoe's Natural Resources
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · Sep 18
At its meeting today, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board authorized $355,000 for grants to Tahoe nonprofits for trail and trailhead improvement projects. Read more about today’s Board meeting at tahoe.ca.gov/tahoe-conser...
Tahoe Conservancy Awards $355,000 in Grants to Improve Tahoe Trails and Trailheads | Tahoe Conservancy
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · Sep 17
The Calif. Tahoe Conservancy Board meets at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, beginning with a site tour that originates from 1635 Elks Club Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150.

Visit tahoe.ca.gov to find the meeting agenda and materials, and for more information on how you can participate.
People paddling on the Upper Truckee River next to the California Tahoe Conservancy logo, next to text saying California Tahoe Conservancy Board Meeting Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Field Tour starting at the Elks Club Parking Lot 1635 Elks Club Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Resuming no earlier than 11:00 a.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College 1 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Visit tahoe.ca.gov for the meeting agenda and materials and to learn how to participate.
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · Sep 16
the California Wildlife Conservation Board, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Tahoe Fund, and League to Save Lake Tahoe.
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · Sep 16
We are grateful to the Department of General Services and its contractors, and all the funding partners who helped us to acquire this property and remove the aging development to make way for future environmental restoration and public access and recreation improvements:
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · Sep 16
The Conservancy has removed two of the buildings from the site, and expects to demolish the third structure soon.
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · Sep 16
For the second stop of our tour yesterday with California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot, we stopped by the demolition of the former Motel 6 site on the Tahoe Conservancy’s Upper Truckee Marsh South Property in South Lake Tahoe.
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Tour of the Motel Demolition Project for Environmental Restoration
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · Sep 16
Thanks to all our partners who participated in the tour. Support for this project comes from early action funding from Proposition 4, the Climate Bond.
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · Sep 16
The project features innovative technology by BurnBot, where remote-controlled masticators are rearranging hazardous fuels to reduce wildfire risk for the community.
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · Sep 16
The Conservancy received expedited approval for this project under Governor Newsom’s emergency proclamation on wildfire, and early action funding, allowing the work to begin a year ahead of schedule.
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · Sep 16
We were grateful to host Calif. Natural Resources Sec. Wade Crowfoot along with state, regional, and local partners yesterday for a tour of Conservancy projects. The first stop was a forestry project on forested state and federal public lands in S. Lake Tahoe. youtube.com/shorts/mm7UN...
Wildfire Resilience Project in South Lake Tahoe Begins Year Ahead of Schedule
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · Sep 15
Big thanks to the Washoe Environmental Protection Dept. for taking Tahoe Conservancy staff on a field tour on Friday to view the Máyala Wáta project! The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, in partnership with the USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, is restoring over 200 acres of Meeks Meadow.
Field tour at the Mayala Wata project. Field tour at the Mayala Wata project. Field tour at the Mayala Wata project.
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · Sep 8
The agenda is now available for the next California Tahoe Conservancy Board meeting. tahoe.ca.gov/california-t...

La agenda de la próxima reunión de la Junta de Directiva de La Organización de Conservación Ambiental de Tahoe en California ya está disponible en línea. tahoe.ca.gov/california-t...
An aerial view of the Upper Truckee River at Johnson Meadow in South Lake Tahoe, with the California Tahoe Conservancy.
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · Sep 4
The California Tahoe Conservancy wants to hear from you as we plan the Upper Truckee River Sunset Stables, Reach 6 Project, which will include habitat restoration with conifer removal on Conservancy land south of the Lake Tahoe Airport. For more information, visit tahoe.ca.gov/sunset.
UPPER TRUCKEE RIVER Sunset Stables, Reach 6 Project PUBLIC SITE WALKS Monday, Sept. 8, 3 pm Wednesday, Sept. 10, 6 pm Meet at Elks Club Property, 1635 Elks Club Drive The California Tahoe Conservancy wants to hear from you as we plan the Upper Truckee River Sunset Stables, Reach 6 Project, which will include habitat restoration with conifer removal on Conservancy land south of the Lake Tahoe Airport. Details: Park on Elks Club Drive near U.S. Highway 50. Meet at the picnic table by the kiosk next to the river. Accessibility: The event will include a short walk on trails. The trails will be on uneven surfaces and might require stepping over roots, rocks, or logs. For more information, visit tahoe.ca.gov/sunset.
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · Sep 4
The California Tahoe Conservancy has announced a new two-step process to help grant applicants apply for funding through Conservancy grant programs. The Conservancy encourages applicants to visit its new web portal for grants at tahoe.ca.gov/grants.

Learn more: tahoe.ca.gov/tahoe-conser....
Lake Tahoe and text saying “Lake Tahoe and text saying “New Two-Step Process for Conservancy Grants”
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · Sep 3
The Conservancy its funding partners: the CA Wildlife Conservation Board, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, CA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Tahoe Fund, and League to Save Lake Tahoe.

For more information, see the Conservancy’s media announcement from July 14, available at tahoe.ca.gov.
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California Tahoe Conservancy @tahoe.ca.gov · Sep 3
Having removed any hazardous building materials, the Conservancy is demolishing the first of the two former motel buildings on the site today. Demolition of the adjacent motel building will take place later this summer or fall, making way for future environmental restoration.
An excavator demolishing a vacant motel building on environmentally sensitive land in South Lake Tahoe.
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