TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) and Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) invite the public to join a site walk about planning for the Ward Creek Restoration Project.
The Conservancy and LTBMU propose to restore habitat and remove conifers on Forest Service and Conservancy lands along the creek and adjacent to Ward Creek Boulevard, approximately 1.5 miles upstream from State Route 89. Visit the Conservancy website to find more details on the project and the history of the site.
The Conservancy and LTBMU want to hear from the public as staff plans the project. Join the site walk to learn about the planned project, and share your questions and comments.
Site Walk Details:
Location: Ward Creek Restoration Project Area
Time: June 1, 2026, noon – 1:00 p.m.
Directions: Parking is available along the shoulder of Ward Creek Boulevard, about 0.25 miles past the Stanford Rock trailhead. Google map with directions here. Also see map below.
Accessibility: The event will include a short walk on trails and native surfaces. The trails will be on uneven surfaces and might require stepping over roots, rocks, or logs. We will be walking through an area with mosquitoes, so participants may want to wear appropriate layers or use insect repellent.