The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) Board will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, and at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026. The Conservancy will conduct this two-day Board meeting in person at The Landing Lake Tahoe Resort & Spa at 4104 Lakeshore Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, California.
Live Spanish interpretation will be available to meeting attendees. More information about interpretation is available on the Conservancy website. (En español: Servicios de interpretación para las reuniones de la Junta.)
The Conservancy will broadcast the meeting virtually via the Zoom Webinar platform. The broadcast will be available in English and Spanish.
The Thursday agenda:
1. Roll Call
2. Consent Items
a. Approval of September 2025 Minutes (action) (Resolution 26-03-01)
3. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda
4. Executive Director’s Report
5. Board Elections
Nomination and election of the Conservancy Chair and Vice-Chair.
6. Conservancy Grant Guidelines (action) (Resolution 26-03-02)
Consideration and possible authorization to adopt the California Tahoe Conservancy’s Grant Guidelines. CEQA consideration: not applicable.
7. Aquatic Invasive Plant Surveillance and Control Grant Award (action) (Resolution 26-03-03)
Consideration and possible authorization of a grant to Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) for up to $600,000 to conduct aquatic invasive plant surveillance and control in Lake Tahoe wetlands. CEQA consideration: within scope of Tahoe RCD initial study/mitigated negative declaration previously considered by the Board (Resolution 21-03-04).
This work is critical to comprehensively restore the largest remaining marshes and wetlands on Lake Tahoe’s south and west shores.
8. Upper Truckee River, Reach 6 Project Funding (action) (Resolution 26-03-04)
Consideration and possible authorization of staff to accept and expend up to $8 million in state, federal, and other funding, and take any other steps necessary to implement the Upper Truckee River, Reach 6 Project. CEQA consideration: exempt under Public Resources Code § 21080.56
The Conservancy plans to address past impacts from development, grazing, and fire suppression that have degraded the Upper Truckee River and adjacent areas. The Conservancy will accomplish this by excavating fill and debris from meadow surfaces, removing conifers, and installing logs along riverbanks in the vicinity of the Conservancy’s Elks Club property. The Project will increase climate resilience, enhance wildlife habitat and biodiversity, and improve water quality.
9. Upper Truckee Marsh South Project Update (discussion only)
The Board will discuss public outreach and planning for the Upper Truckee Marsh South Project. The Conservancy is exploring ideas for wetland restoration, public access improvements, and vegetation management along the Upper Truckee River and its floodplain, including the site of the former Motel 6.
10. Annual Accomplishments Presentation (discussion only)
11. Closed Session
The Conservancy Board will meet in closed session to confer with and receive advice from legal counsel regarding pending litigation (Medina v. City S. Lake Tahoe, El Dorado Cnty. Ct., Case No. 25CV0146). Authority: Gov. Code § 11126(e)(1) and 11126(e)(2)(A).
The Conservancy will recess for the evening and reconvene at 9:30 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2026, to continue the meeting.
The Friday agenda:
12. Environmentally Sensitive Land Acquisition (action) (Resolution 26-03-05)
Consideration and possible authorization of the acquisition of a parcel located at 3621 Blackwood Road (El Dorado County Assessment Number 027-290-004), demolition of an existing 206-square-foot shed, removal of an above-ground generator and fencing, and related site stabilization, for a total amount of up to $440,000. CEQA consideration: categorical exemption
The parcel is in the Bijou Park Creek watershed, contains mountain meadow and wetland habitat, and is adjacent to Conservancy and USDA Forest Service land. Bijou Park Creek runs through the parcel. The parcel and surrounding watershed provide important wildlife habitat, and serve as a corridor for bear, coyote, and other species. This acquisition enables the Conservancy to restore the parcel, protect the creek and associated habitat, and prevent future development on sensitive land.
13. Lake Tahoe Recreation Planning and Monitoring Grant (action) (Resolution 26-03-06)
Consideration and possible authorization of a planning and monitoring grant to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency for up to $50,000 of Proposition 68 funding to assess public recreation sites and zones on the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
CEQA consideration: statutory exemption
14. Van Sickle Bi-State Park Improvements (discussion only)
Discussion and update on upcoming Van Sickle Bi-State Park improvement projects.
Proposed improvements on the California side of the park include:
- approximately one mile of paved shared-use trail connecting the park entrance to the California day-use area, the state boundary line, and the adjacent neighborhood at Chonokis Drive;
- a new park entrance plaza;
- two new picnic areas;
- wayfinding and interpretive signage and exhibits;
- storm water basins; and
- a new hiking trail.
The Board will also discuss improvements that the NDSP is planning on the Nevada side of the park.
15. Tahoe For All Grants (action)
Consideration and possible authorization of Lake Tahoe License Plate funds for the following grants:
- Resolution 26-03-07 authorizing up to $110,000 to Lake Tahoe Community College for the Wilderness Education-Washoe Partnership Program.
- Resolution 26-03-08 authorizing up to $60,000 to the City of Richmond for the Pathfinders: Youth Outdoors Program.
- Resolution 26-03-09 authorizing up to $30,000 to the Golden Gate Bird Alliance for the Birding for Everyone Fellowship.
CEQA consideration: not applicable
16. Board Member Comment
17. Adjourn
For a copy of the agenda and participation instructions, visit https://tahoe.ca.gov/california-tahoe-conservancy-board-meeting-march-19-20-2026/