fuels
Grant supports Lake Tahoe 'Children’s Forest' at Pope-Baldwin
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 2:33pmA grant to the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will help develop a “Children’s Forest” for exploration and education in the Pope-Baldwin Recreation Area, off Highway 89 near South Lake Tahoe.
Prescribed fire resumes Tuesday at Lake Tahoe on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 6:38pmU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will resume controlled pile burning on Kingsbury Grade near Andria Drive Tuesday, March 6.
The size of the operation will depend on the condition of the area, according to the Forest Service. Crews may continue operations through the week and possibly through the weekend, weather and conditions permitting.
Forest Service continues prescribed fires around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 11:33amU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will continue prescribed fires in several locations around the Lake Tahoe Basin beginning today. The controlled burns may take place near Meeks Bay on the West Shore, Slaughterhouse Canyon on the East Shore and near the end of Andria Drive on Kingsbury Grade. Locations and size of the operations will depend on conditions at each site. Operations may continue through the week and possibly through the weekend, weather permitting.
Millions of dollars for Tahoe fuels projects may have been misspent by Fire Safe Council
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 9:46pmHomewood lawsuit: Court rejects plaintiffs' request for shorezone judge
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 11:07amThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency received a positive ruling in the opening stages of the lawsuit challenging the Homewood Mountain Ski Area Master Plan that was filed by the Sierra Club and the Friends of the West Shore.
Forest Service resumes prescribed fire operations Monday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 5:41pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will resume prescribed fire operations in several locations around the Lake Tahoe Basin on Monday, according to a statement fro...
Prescribed fires throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin set for Monday, Feb. 6
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 2:08pmPrescribed fires are planned beginning Monday at various Lake Tahoe basin locations, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The controlled burns are planned for Kingsbury Grade near North Benjamin; the Logan Creek area; north of Emerald Bay; Kings Beach and McKinney Bay near Homewood.
Forest Service prescribed fire today near Emerald Bay
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 10:16amSmoke will be noticeable today at the north end of Emerald Bay as the U.S. Forest Service continues its prescribed fire operations. Here's the notice from the Forest Service regarding the controlled burn.
Prescribed fires continue Monday
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/28/2012 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will continue prescribed fire operations in various locations around the Lake Tahoe Basin on Monday, according to a Friday stat...
Prescribed fire operations continue in the Lake Tahoe Basin on Monday
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 11:52amPrescribed fires are scheduled to continue on Monday at various locations throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin. These controlled fires will take place around Kingsbury Grade, Emerald Bay and the Kings Beach area, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Angora area prescribe burn scheduled
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 9:00pm
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will resume prescribed fire operations in the Angora area on Jan. 19.
Fuels management crews will begin work in small sections of the unit near the north end of Tahoe Mountain. The project area is approximately 123 acres. Operations will continue through the weekend.
In addition, operations may begin this weekend [...]
Prescribed fires planned in Angora area and West Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:10pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will resume prescribed burning in the Angora fire area tomorrow, according to a Wednesday statement. Fuels management crews wil...
Angora area and West Shore next for Forest Service prescribed fires
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 4:28pmA prescribed fire in the Angora area near Tahoe Mountain will begin Thursday and in the Ward Canyon area over the weekend weather permitting, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Transcript from Gov. Jerry Brown's State of the State address
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 1:29pm
Budget cuts and temporary taxes were on tap this morning in California Gov. Jerry Brown's State of the State address. Below is a transcript of his speech. Go here for an audio version and post-speech analysis moderated by Marianne Russ with Jean Ross, Executive Director of the California Budget Project, former Republican Assemblyman Roger Niello, media/political analyst Barbara O'Connor.
Smoke and fire in the Lake Tahoe Basin continues
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:43amA day after heavy smoke from a west slope prescribed fire in the Eldorado National Forest carried into the Lake Tahoe Basin, another controlled burn is planned closer to home before the onset of winter storms, according to the U.S. Forest Service. A prescribed fire is set for Wednesday in the McKinney and Rubicon Bay areas of Lake Tahoe's west shore.
Lahontan wants to hear from people about fuels
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 1:15amThe Lahontan board is expected to vote on the permit at the April 11 7pm meeting in South Lake Tahoe. Location of the meeting has not been set. The U.S. Forest Service project is designed to thin 1000...
Lahontan wants to hear from people about fuels
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 9:43pmThe Lahontan board is expected to vote on the permit at the April 11 7pm meeting in South Lake Tahoe. Location of the meeting has not been set. The U.S. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lahontan-wants-to-...
Massive South Shore fuels reduction project approved
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has approved a more than 10,000 acre project to reduce wildfire risk to communities at Lake Tahoe's South Shore a...
Forest Service OKs South Shore Lake Tahoe fuels reduction
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 2:13pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has approved a project that will reduce wildfire risk to communities on Lake Tahoe's South Shore and restore the health of the area's forests. The South Shore Fuel Reduction and Healthy Forest Restoration Project will thin trees and brush on more than 10,000 acres of national forest system land from the Nevada state line to Cascade Lake.
Forest Service: Prescribed fire operations move to West Shore Tuesday
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 5:01pmA prescribed fire will begin Tuesday in Placer County, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The controlled fire is reported to be about a half acre in size and will last one day. Below is the official announcement by the Forest Service.
Forest Service to resume prescribed burn Friday near Meyers
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 2:09pmPrescribed fire operations will continue on Friday at South Lake Tahoe near Meyers, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Smoke will be visible throughout the area.
Homewood project at Lake Tahoe approved by TRPA; League responds
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:56pmBy Kristi Boosman
To a packed house of observers, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board voted to approve Phase 1 of the Homewood Mountain Resort Ski Area Master Plan at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 14.
Prescribed fire operations begin on West Shore
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 1:35pmU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to begin prescribed fire operations in the Tahoe City area tomorrow December 13, 2011. Operations may continue through the week, according to a news release.
Prescribed fire operations begin on West Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 12:36pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to begin prescribed fire operations in the Tahoe City area Dec. 13, according to a statement from the Forest Serv...
Forest Service seeks volunteers for 2012 Ski with a Ranger program
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 2:59pm
Ski and snowboard volunteers are sought by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management to lead guided interpretive tours at Heavenly Mountain Resort one day a week from January through April 2012.
The interpretive tours are intended to educate resort visitors about the natural and cultural history of the Lake Tahoe Basin, highlighting topics such as water quality, watershed restoration, habitat improvement, fire and fuels management and responsible recreation.
Prescribed fire plans at Lake Tahoe resume Wednesday near Meyers
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 6:13pmBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U.S. Highway 50 in the community of Meyers near South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, Nov. 30, weather permitting.
Prescribed fire plans for Lake Tahoe resume Wednesday near Meyers
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 6:12pmBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U.S. Highway 50 in the community of Meyers near South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, Nov, 30, weather permitting.
Prescribed fire operations resume near Meyers
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 3:58pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U.S. Highway 50 i...
Multiple controlled burns throughout this week
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 2:15pmU.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations on Kingsbury Grade near North Benjamin today. In addition ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../multiple-controll...
Prescribed fire operations resume in the Angora area
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/17/2011 - 12:54pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations in the Angora area today. Fuels reduction crews are expected to conduct oper...
Ecological Restoration is key priority for Northern California forests
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 12:05pm
By John Heil
California’s landscapes are under siege from a host of threats. Catastrophic wildfire, climate change, invasive species and increasing human population put these delicate ecosystems at risk. The U.S. Forest Service has recognized and battled these threats for decades, but recently the agency recognized the need for a more focused approach on Ecological Restoration as the primary goal for all land management actions.
USFS plans prescribed fires at Lake Tahoe west, south shores
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 11:41amSTATELINE, Nev. - The U.S. Forest Service says it intends to set small fires to clear out underbrush this week on the west and south shores of Lake Tahoe.Fuels management crews are scheduled to beg...
Prescribed burns continue across Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 11:18amBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations on Kingsbury Grade near North Benjamin today, Monday, November 14, 2011. In addition, operations will begin near Logan Creek in Douglas County and Granlibakken on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, weather permitting. Operations may continue through the week.
Forest Service continues prescribed burns along Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 9:42amBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations on Kingsbury Grade near South Shore and on the West Shore near the Tahoe Heights area today, Wednesday, Nov. 9, weather permitting. Both project areas are small, approximately two acres. Operations may continue through the week.
Residents and visitors can expect to see smoke from these prescribed fire project areas. Smoke may be visible on Highway 207 on Kingsbury Grade and on Highway 89 on the West Shore.
Prescribed fire operations set to resume in the Angora fire area
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 12:03pmBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations in the Angora fire area near Mule Deer Circle on Wednesday, Nov. 2, weather permitting. Operations may continue through the weekend.
Prescribed burns set to resume in Angora area
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 11:56amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations in the Angora fire area near Mule Deer Circle on Wednesday, weather permi...
South Shore prescribed fire operations resume
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 10:56amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations Monday near Meyers, on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail a...
Smoke is from planned South Shore prescribed fires
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 10:43amSmoke that set in around South Lake Tahoe Monday afternoon was from a prescribed burn operation near Meyers. Service fuels management crews have resumed prescribed fire operations on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U.S. Highway 50.
In addition, operations were to resume in the Angora fire area weather permitting. Both operations may continue through the week.
Controlled burns to resume on Kingsbury Grade, Angora
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 10:11amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -- U.S. Forest Service fire and fuels management crews will be conducting prescribed fire operations in the Andria Drive area off Kingsbury Grade in Stateline through the r...
Forest Service prescribed fire ops to resume on Kingsbury Grade, Angora
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 12:40pmBy Cheva Heck
U.S. Forest Service fire and fuels management crews will be conducting prescribed fire operations in the Andria Drive area off Kingsbury Grade in Stateline, Nev., through the rest of the week. If conditions allow, the Forest Service also may resume operations in the Angora area, focusing on the area below Angora Ridge Rd. and west of Mule Deer Circle. The number of acres will depend on weather conditions and other factors.
Prescribed fire operations continue on South Shore
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 11:04amBy Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to begin prescribed fire operations near Meyers, on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U.S. Hwy 50, today October 5, 2011. The project area is approximately 60 acres. Prescribed fire operations will also continue in the Angora fire area, near Tahoe Mountain and Forest Mountain Roads. In addition, operations are scheduled to begin in the Bayview area near Emerald Bay, on approximately 50 acres. All of these operations may continue through the week, weather permitting.
Prescribed fire operations continue on South Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 10:25amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to begin prescribed fire operations near Meyers, on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U....
Forest Service prescribed fire ops underway in Angora
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 7:51pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -- U.S. Forest Service fire and fuels management crews have begun prescribed fire operations in the Angora fire area. Operations will start with units off Tahoe Mountain...
Forest Service plans to burn Angora piles this fall
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 7:37amBy Cheva Heck
U.S. Forest Service fire and fuels management crews plan to begin prescribed fire operations in the Angora fire area this fall, burning piles created during the fuels reduction component of the Angora Ecosystem Restoration Project. Operations could begin as soon as next week.
South Shore fuels and healthy forest project takes next step
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 11:35amBy Cheva Heck
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has released the Final Environmental Impact Statement for a project that would implement extensive forest thinning along Lake Tahoe's South Shore to reduce the risk of high-intensity wildfire and improve forest health. Under the Healthy Forest Restoration Act (HFRA), the release of the FEIS triggers the 30-day objection period for the project. Only those who have previously submitted written comments on this project may file an objection.
Smoke from Sept. 12 fire continues to makes its way into Meyers, South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 5:08pm
Steady wind has pushed large amounts of smoke from a fire burning since Sept. 12 south of Highway 50 near Strawberry into Christmas Valley, Meyers and South Lake Tahoe this afternoon.
El Dorado Forest Service officials report the lightning-caused Long Fire, which has burned about 275 acres in timber and brush, is about 85 percent contained and poses no risk to life or property. The fire is burning at around 7,000 feet in the Packsaddle Pass area, three miles southwest of Strawberry in El Dorado County.
Fuel reduction projects to impact beach parking areas
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 5:58pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin fuels reduction and forest health thinning work near two East Shore beaches the week of ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../fuel-reduction-...
Fuels reduction project impacts East Shore beach parking
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 2:11pmBy Lisa Herron
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin fuels reduction and forest health thinning work near two East Shore beaches the week of Sept. 26, 2011. The project areas are located on National Forest System lands on approximately 15 acres near the Chimney Beach parking lot and 18 acres near Secret Harbor Beach on the Lake Tahoe’s East Shore.
USFS trying to be innovative to fund healthy
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/04/2011 - 9:50amHe spoke with Lake Tahoe News a bit about the scarcity of funding sources for fuels reduction projects as well as the perceived diminishing concern for wildfires ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../usfs-tryi...
U.S. military veterans gain job skills while reducing Lake Tahoe wildfire risk
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 1:50pm
By Cheva Heck
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A crew of military veterans who are preparing for future employment while they're helping to protect Lake Tahoe communities from wildfire were visited today by U.S. Forest Service and California Conservation Corps officials.
