Washoe Tribe seeks public input on the future vision for Meeks Bay Resort

In 1998 the Washoe Tribe was awarded a 20 year special use permit by the US Forest Service to operate the Meeks Bay Resort. At that time their plans to keep it a family friendly vacation spot on the shores of Lake Tahoe.

The Tribe, which is based in California and Nevada and looks at Lake Tahoe as the center of their universe both geographically and spiritually. When awarded the 1998 contract, the former Chairman of the Washoe Tribe Brian Wallace said, "Managing the resort on the lake's west shore will mean the Washoe will be a visible part of the Tahoe Basin from now on. We plan to be here as firmly as the mountains, and as long as the sun and moon endure."

On Monday, November 24, the Washoe is holding an open house to seek public input on improvements at the resort. It will be held at the Forest Supervisor’s office in South Lake Tahoe. The presentation will include ways to address pedestrian and vehicle movement through the area, water quality best management practices, reorganization of overnight accommodations and streamlining of overall facility operations.

The meeting will use an open house format, and the public is welcome to stop by anytime between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Tribe will consider feedback on the preliminary concepts in developing a proposed project that the Forest Service will analyze in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act.

The Forest Supervisor’s Office is located at 35 College Drive in South Lake Tahoe, California.