SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Starting July 7, the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) will begin work on a project to improve water quality and accessibility at its Elks Club property. In reconstructing the aging parking lot, the Conservancy will install Best Management Practices (BMPs) to capture stormwater runoff, which can carry sediments and other pollutants that harm water quality. The new parking lot will feature improved accessible connections to existing trails.
Located along the Upper Truckee River near U.S. Highway 50 in El Dorado County, this property is a popular recreation hub for people accessing the river and nearby trail networks. These improvements build on significant recent work by El Dorado County on the same property that has already improved water quality, habitat, and public access.
The CTC timed construction to begin after the busy spring paddling season. The parking lot will be closed for construction through September 26, 2025. Trail access to the river and forest will still be available during this time with designated pathways around construction areas.
The parking lot will be closed during the project period, and those wishing to access the river and trails can do so by parking along the roadway.
