lake tahoe basin
Tahoe Rim Trail Association has events left to enjoy this summer
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 8:59pm
What began as a dream in 1977 is now a 165-mile trail around Lake Tahoe for hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers. Retired U.S. Forest Service officer Glen Hampton researched and explored places along the perimeter for the trail to go. He nvestigated aged pathways used by early pioneers, Basque Shepherds, and the Washoe People. The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA)was founded in 1981 and construction on the trail began three years later.
Dogs allowed back into the Upper Truckee Marsh on August 1st
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/29/2014 - 10:16am
From May 1 through July 31 each year, dogs are kept out of the Upper Truckee Marsh in order to protect wildlife such as the Yellow Headed Blackbird during their critical breeding season.
Leashed dogs are allowed back into the marsh starting on Friday, August 1.
The California Tahoe Conservancy owns and manages the 600 acre marsh, one of the largest remaining in the Sierra Nevada, for the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat and water quality.
Smoke filling Lake Tahoe Basin from fast moving Sand Fire
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/26/2014 - 8:06pmThe smoke filling the Lake Tahoe basin is coming from the Sand Fire burning near Plymouth, CA. at the El Dorado County - Amador County line.
As of 8:15 p.m. on Saturday night, 4,000 acres have burned and the fire is 20% contained. The terrain near the fire is challenging firefighters.
There are currently 1,464 personnel on the scene. So far, five homes and seven outbuildings have burned.
Fire Chief Ben Sharit named LTCC Distinguished Alumni
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/21/2014 - 9:36am
Lake Tahoe Community College has selected Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Chief Ben Sharit as its Distinguished Alumni Award winner for 2014.
Mark Rypien wins closest to the hole contest; Winnings go to Tahoe Fund
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/19/2014 - 9:20pm
On July 18th 15 of some of the world’s most legendary athletes and entertainers competed in Lake Tahoe for the Korbel Closest-to-the-Pin Challenge as part of the American Century Championship, currently being played at the Edgewood Golf Course. NFL Former Pro Bowl Quarterback Mark Rypien who was the inaugural tournament champion took home the title after teeing off from Hole 17 and placing his ball just seven feet away from the pin winning a $5,000 donation for The Tahoe Fund from the Korbel Toast Life® Foundation.
Proper Food Storage at Lake Tahoe Campgrounds Make Soon Be Required
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 10:37pm
Due to the rise in human - bear conflicts at Lake Tahoe campgrounds, the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit of the Forest Service (LTBMU) has proposed an order to require visitors to properly store food and refuse in a container designed to prevent access by black bears and other wildlife.
Bears quickly learn to expect to find food at previously successful locations and have altered their behaviors in response to human sources of food. Bears habituated to human food will also forage preferentially on human food, even when wildland food is available.
Invasive Species Prevented From Entering Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 9:06pm
Tahoe Resource Conservation District watercraft inspectors intercepted a boat on Wednesday that had quagga mussels and an unidentified snail in the boat's anchor locker.
The boat was at the inspection point on Spooner Summit after arriving from Lake Mead, a known quagga mussel infested body of water. Once detected the boat went through two decontaminations and inspections, and then was allowed into Lake Tahoe.
Over the holiday weekend most than 725 boats went through the four inspection points located around the lake which represents a 17% increase over last year's count.
Lake Tahoe Has Select Force of Wildland Firefighters
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/09/2014 - 5:55pm
Lake Tahoe is now home to the Tallac Hotshots, a select force of 20 wildland firefighters from the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU).
The group completed a demanding and extensive certification process on June 19, making them the first Interagency Hotshot Crew from Lake Tahoe.
Formerly the Tallac Hand Crew, the Tallac Hotshots join an exclusive group of roughly 2,000 firefighters across the country.
BMPs Back in the Forefront With TRPA; May Be Part of Lake Tahoe Real Estate Transactions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/09/2014 - 6:18am
With less than 50% of the Lake Tahoe basin homeowners not complying with mandates to install Best Management Practices (BMPs) on their properties, the TRPA is looking for ways to get people on board.
The proposal being currently discussed is to make BMPs mandatory at Point of Sale for a home as well as discussion of them during the transaction's disclosure process. This discussion at the TRPA BMP Compliance Worksing Group meeting Tuesday brought a packed house of mostly Lake Tahoe real estate agents and brokers.
Lake Tahoe Holiday Crowds Keep Law Enforcement and Fire Departments Busy
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 3:26pm"It's a challenge to make sure they are all safe," said Eric Guevin, Tahoe Douglas Fire Marshall. He was commenting on the increased number of calls his department received on the the 4th of July when tens of thousands of visitors come to the Lake Tahoe basin to celebrate. When more people come to Lake Tahoe the fire department sees a large increase in service calls.
"Our rescue crews were kept busy," according to Guevin.
South Lake Tahoe Celebrates the 4th of July
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/03/2014 - 9:08pm
Communities across the country are celebrating America's Independence Day and South Lake Tahoe is no different.
Thousands of visitors have come to town to enjoy fireworks, BBQs and family fun. There are many ways to celebrate Friday:
Head out to watch the 3rd Annual Fourth of July Parade at 10 a.m. Cars, trucks and other vehicles will set out from Les Schwab Tires at the Y and head down Highway 50 to the American Legion where there will be a BBQ. Sit along the street (the best views are on the same side of the street as the parade will be moving).
Taylor Creek Visitor Center's Friday Night Summer Programs Begin July 11
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 8:04pm
The Lake of the Sky Amphitheater evening programs at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center begin July 11, 2014, and continue every Friday evening through August.
The series kicks off Friday, July 11, with "An Evening with Mark Twain" featuring McAvoy Layne performing as Mark Twain live on stage at 7 p.m.
USFS Continues Invasive Plant Elimination Project in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/29/2014 - 9:41pm
The chemical treatment of invasive plants by the U.S. Forest Service in Lake Tahoe will continue through the summer at about 70 different locations totaling 12.5 acres. In South Lake Tahoe the treatment will take place at the Angora wildfire area, Baldwin Beach meadow, Burke Creek trail, Luther Pass campground, Heavenly Creek Meadow, Heavenly Ski Area, Rabe Meadow and the Spooner Summit fire station as well as at several urban lots that the Forest Service controls.
Fire Restrictions Begin in Lake Tahoe - To Go Through Fire Season
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/27/2014 - 11:31pm
Fire restrictions have gone into effect in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Campfires and charcoal barbecues will be restricted to designated recreation sites, and other fire-related activities will be prohibited until the end of fire season. “With record drought conditions in the West, agencies in both California and Nevada are anticipating increased fire activity,” said Fire Management Officer, Kit Bailey. “Fire restrictions help reduce the possibility of accidental human caused fires.”
On National Forest System land fire restrictions mean:
Forest Service and South Lake Tahoe Police Urge Safety for 4th of July
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/25/2014 - 11:13pm
The busy 4th of July holiday is just a week away, and with Lake Tahoe's increased crowds, excess traffic, fireworks and dry conditions, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are asking everyone to use caution.
It's Not a Matter of "If" a Wildfire Will Happen in Lake Tahoe, It's a Matter of "When"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/23/2014 - 11:15pm
Can you survive the next wildfire in Lake Tahoe? Yes, if your community is prepared.
The Lake Tahoe Basin's firefighting agencies and UNR Cooperative Education have come together to promote the "Fire Adapted Community Concept." This type of community has five elements:
1. Community Protection - Well-designed fuelbreaks and safe areas protect the community.
2. Defensible Space - Proper management of vegetation surrounding the home reduces the wildfire threat.
3. Access - Good access helps emergency responders arrive in a timely manner.
Doggie Day at Cove East
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/18/2014 - 9:37am
Event Date:
June 22, 2014 - 11:30am Join the California Tahoe Conservancy and Lake Tahoe Humane Society - S.P.C.A. in celebrating the dog days of summer with Doggie Day festivities at Cove East Beach on Sunday, June 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
This free event will feature raffle prizes, educational points and dog-related contests. Every leashed pooch in attendance will leave with a free Frisbee too! Trail access to Cove East beach begins at the end of Venice Drive near the Tahoe Keys Marina.
Inaugural Wildfire Safety Expo to be Held in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/15/2014 - 9:16pm
Event Date:
June 21, 2014 - 12:00pm
Several agencies are coming together on Saturday, June 21st for the first Wildfire Safety Expo in South Lake Tahoe.
The threat of wildfire is extremely high this fire season due to record drought conditions in the West. To provide information on creating home evacuation plans, preparing for fire, creating defensible space, the expo has been created.
The expo will be held in the TJ Maxx parking lot from noon to 3 p.m.
Prescribed Burns in the Skyland Area This Week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/08/2014 - 8:08pm
Fuels management operations will be held on Tuesday, just north of Zephyr Cove in the Skyland area. The U.S. Forest Service crew will be burning five acres on the east side of Hwy 50 and is expected to last one day.
People in the area should expect to see smoke.
Forest Service staff will post road signs around the areas affected by the prescribed fire, send email notifications, and update the local fire information line at 530-543-2600, #6. To receive prescribed fire notifications, send an email to pa_ltbmu@fs.fed.us.
Free Tennis Clinic for Local Kids at Zephyr Cove Tennis Center
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/07/2014 - 10:30pmEvent Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 15 2014 .
June 14, 2014 - 11:30am
June 15, 2014 - 11:30am
There will be a free tennis clinic for all local children at the Zephyr Cove Tennis Club on Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15. The event is being sponsored by the Douglas County Parks and Recreation, Coyote Grill and the tennis club.
The clinic is open to all Lake Tahoe basin kids ages 8 and older.
Supervisor Candidate Angela Swanson: " We need to address the county’s dysfunctional culture"
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 11:21pm
South Tahoe Now sent a questionnaire out to all of the candidates for El Dorado County Supervisor and Douglas County Sheriff. This is the last of the submitted responses. Candidates Sue Novasel, Kenny Curtzwiler and Angela Swanson were the only County Supervisor candidates to respond, and Douglas County Sheriff candidates Ron Pierini and Dave Brady were the only Sheriff candidates to respond. We thank those that took the time to reply.
1) What do you see as the Number 1 issue facing residents of District 5?
Forest Service Beings Mastication Project on North Shore
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/25/2014 - 9:32pm
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit began a mastication project last week on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe off of Fairway Drive near Tahoe City.
The project will eliminate material left behind after thinning for fuels reduction and involves using a masticator, which is a large lawn-mower type of heavy equipment that runs over debris and chops it up into smaller pieces.
"Compost Your Combustibles 2014" Takes Place at Heavenly's Boulder Parking Lot
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/21/2014 - 9:33pm
Event Date:
May 24, 2014 - 9:00am
Free Drop Off of Combustibles For Nevada Residents
Clear out the combustibles from your yard and drop them off for free at the kickoff event being held for “Compost Your Combustibles 2014” at
Heavenly Boulder parking lot this Saturday, May 24th in recognition of Wildfire Awareness Month.” Drop off days will be held through the first Saturday in August.
Rake and remove pine needles and yard combustible waste to prepare your home in the case of wildfire.
Learn About Lake Tahoe Invasive Species and Programs That Combat Them During Public Forum
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/15/2014 - 3:46pm
Event Date:
May 22, 2014 - 5:00pm
A free public forum is being held by the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinating Committee on the north shore next week.
Lake Tahoe Fuelwood Permits Go On Sale May 19
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/14/2014 - 11:56am
Fuelwood permits in both South and North Lake Tahoe go on sale next week. They'll start selling permits at the SLT office on Monday, May 19 and the NLT office on Wednesday, May 21.
Permits cost $20 per cord, with a two-cord minimum purchase and a limit of 10 cords per household.
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will sell the permits until November 14. The last day to cut wood is November 19, 2014.
Tahoe Environmental Research Center Appoints New Associate Director
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/11/2014 - 11:10pm
The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center has announced that Zach Hymanson has been appointed Associate Director. Zach replaces John Reuter, Ph.D., who served in this position since the inception of TERC in 2004.
Zach Hymanson was previously the founding executive director of the Tahoe Science Consortium, and a senior staff member at the California Tahoe Conservancy. He brings many years of experience working at the interface between science, government and environmental management, and will continue working in this area with TERC.
Forest Service Wants Public Input on Incline Dam Project
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/10/2014 - 9:30pm
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is seeking public input on a proposal to remove the Incline Lake dam and restore the area impacted by it. The Forest Service purchased the 777-acre Incline Lake parcel, located off State Route 431 in Washoe County, Nev., on July 29, 2008, for its recreational, scenic and natural resource values. During the acquisition process, a site investigation and assessment determined that the Incline Lake dam and spillway do not meet federal, state or local standards for a high-hazard dam (designated as such due to downstream development).
Kingsbury Grade Closes to Valley Traffic Thursday; Bus Ridership to be Monitored
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 9:21pm
May 1 is here, and than means road construction on Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) which is closing off through traffic to the Carson Valley is also here.
Forest Service Looking for Comments on Plan to Keep Bears Out of Campground Trash
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 8:54pm
There is a proposed "Forest Order" that would require proper storage of food and refuse at developed National Forest System recreation sites in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Bears are attracted to anything edible or scented. Improper storage of human food sources and refuse is a leading cause of human-bear conflict. Without a Forest Order in place, Forest Service law enforcement are unable to require visitors to employ proper food and refuse storage practices. The proposed Forest Order would require use of bear-resistant dumpsters and food lockers designed to prevent access by wildlife.
May is Wildfire Awareness Month
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/29/2014 - 9:08pm
With record drought conditions in the West, preparing your home for
wildfire is more important than ever. May has been designated “Wildfire Awareness Month” in the Lake Tahoe Basin. This year’s theme is “Prepare Your Home For Wildfire” with a focus on creating and sustaining Fire Adapted Communities.
A Fire Adapted Community (FAC) is a community located in a fire-prone area that requires little assistance from firefighters during a wildfire. Residents of these communities accept responsibility for living in a high fire-hazard area. They possess the knowledge and skills to:
Op/Ed: Is Tahoe Environmental Protection Killing the Desert Tortoise?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/27/2014 - 9:14pm
The recent standoff at the last remaining ranch in Clark County, NV has been widely attributed to environmental protection around the endangered desert tortoise; with the right wing trying to pin the blame on Nevada Senator Harry Reid for his support of the recent Ivanpah solar plant which, generates 392 MW which powers Google servers (See Dana Loesch Radio for an example of the kind of coverage it gets http://danaloeschradio.com/the-real-story-of-the-bundy-ranch/ and http://mediamatters.org/blog/2014/04/11/the-nevada-tortoise-war-is-a-right-wing-false-f/198860 for a Media Matters article deb
South Lake Tahoe Fuels Reduction Work Resumes
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/19/2014 - 10:14pm
Over 460 acres of Forest Service latd in South Lake Tahoe will be thinned out this Spring to improve forest health and reduce the risk of sever wildiires on the South Shore.
Starting Monday, April 21, The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will resume work on the South Shore Fuels Reduction and Healthy Forest Restoration Project.
Controlled Burns Continue Around Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/14/2014 - 10:06pm
Prescribed fire operations by the U.S. Forest Service will continue around the Lake Tahoe Basin during the week of April 14, 2014, and are likely to continue throughout the month of April, weather permitting.
During the next few weeks, burning may take place on Spooner Summit on the East Shore, in the Luther Pass Campground off of Highway 89 near South Lake Tahoe, and on the west side of Highway 89 near Tahoma on the West Shore. Operations are ongoing and may continue as weather, staffing, and conditions allow. Locations could vary due to changing conditions.
Controlled Burns Continue Around Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/06/2014 - 8:56pm
You may see smoke in three different locations around the Lake Tahoe basin this week as U.S. Forest Service fuel reduction operations continue. Starting Monday, April 7, they will be burning near Spooner Summit on the East Shore, in the Luther Pass Campground off of Highway 89 S near South Lake Tahoe, and on the west side of Highway 89 N near Tahoma on the West Shore.
Operations are ongoing and may continue through the week and next weekend if weather, staffing, and conditions allow.
Lakeside Inn and Casino Returns Cattle Grazing to Historic Lake Shore Meadow
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/31/2014 - 2:12pm
April 1, 2014 (Stateline, Nev.) -- Lakeside Inn and Casino announced the United States Forest Service would be processing a permit for livestock grazing in Rabe Meadow, land adjacent to the hotel/casino for the purpose of raising prime Angus beef for Brazilian Barbecue at its Latin Soul restaurant. Rabe Meadow has historically supported cattle grazing during summer periods on the shores of Lake Tahoe.
Community’s Support Needed to Make 4-Year Degrees Possible at LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/31/2014 - 11:00am
This year, Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is celebrating its 40th year of serving the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding communities. In my three years working at LTCC, it is clear to me that the college is here in this beautiful location because a group of dedicated people had a vision of higher education in Tahoe, and the determination to make sure it happened. We are now at a crossroads due to changes in funding, community college priorities, and statutes.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College
One College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Controlled Burns Continue Around Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/30/2014 - 10:16pm
Prescribed fire operations will continue around Lake Tahoe this week. Fuels management crews from the U.S. Forest Service will be in various locations around the Lake Tahoe Basin the week of March 30, 2014. Possible locations include Slaughterhouse Canyon on the East Shore, the Luther Pass Campground off of Highway 89 near South Lake Tahoe, the west side of Highway 89 near Tahoma, and near D.L. Bliss State Park on the West Shore.
Operations are ongoing and depend on weather, staffing, and conditions. Locations could vary due to changing conditions.
Prescribed Burns Continue in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/21/2014 - 1:40pm
Prescribed fire operations will continue in the Lake Tahoe basin starting Monday, March 24.
The U.S. Forest Service will have fuels management crews in a few locations around the lake.
Two Weather Systems Heading Into Lake Tahoe Basin This Week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/24/2014 - 9:28pm
The winter of 2013/2014 has become a season of watching storm after storm hit the mid-west and east, and watching dribbles of moisture swing by the west once in awhile.
This week will be one of those chances for the west to get some much needed moisture as two storm systems head to the area.
Working Each Day to Keep Tahoe Blue: Limnologist Katie Webb Explains the Threats Facing the Unique Ecology of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/17/2014 - 1:47pm
Lake Tahoe is one of California’s greatest natural treasures. It is a beauty to behold, with forested mountains surrounding the deep blue shimmering surface. It is famous for many recreational activities- snowboarding, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, boating, fishing, and sunbathing. But the clear blue waters of Tahoe are in trouble. Invasive species, climate change, and sedimentation all threaten the unique ecosystems of the lake.
Prescribed Fire Activity Resumes Around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/16/2014 - 10:41pm
Prescribed burn operations will take place in several locations around the Lake Tahoe basin beginning on Tuesday, February 18.
The U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will be in the Luther Pass Campground off of Highway 89 S near South Lake Tahoe, on the west side of Highway 89 N near Tahoma, and in Slaughterhouse Canyon on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore. Prescribed fire crews may continue operations through the weekend, weather, staffing, and conditions permitting. Locations may vary due to changing conditions.
TRPA Applauds Senate Move on Lake Tahoe Restoration Bill
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/07/2014 - 11:30pm
A measure to advance environmental restoration and forest management activities in the Lake Tahoe Basin yesterday passed out of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. The legislation would reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, originally passed in 2000, which has helped advance one of the most comprehensive watershed restoration programs in the nation-the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program, or EIP.
Prescribed Fire Operations Continue in Lake Tahoe This Week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/03/2014 - 7:45pm
There will be several controlled burns around west and south shore of the Lake Tahoe basin beginning on Tuesday, February 4.
In South Lake Tahoe, the prescribed burns will take place on the east side of Tahoe Mountain, the south side of Highway 89 near Camp Richardson, and off of North Upper Truckee Road in the Angora fire area south of Mule Deer Circle.
Objections Arise to the Lake Tahoe Land Management Plan
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/03/2014 - 12:14am
A management plan that will guide management of National Forest System lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin over the next 15 years has been worked on over the last decade. The creation of the plan took the concerns and values of many different groups and citizens as to how Forest Service lands in the basin should be managed.
Foot of New Snow Allows Lake Tahoe Businesses to Get Back to Normal
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/31/2014 - 11:09pm
Mother Nature dropped enough snow in the Lake Tahoe basin to allow many winter based operations to get back to business.
Borges Sleigh Rides hadn't been able to run their horse drawn sleigh rides over snow covered meadows since Christmas. On Friday, their staff was keeping busy while enjoying being on the snow again as the sun peaked from behind clouds.
Operations had shifted over to running carriage rides at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel. Those will continue, weather permitting, along with the sleigh rides.
Lake Tahoe Receives Highly Anticipated Snow
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/30/2014 - 10:35am
Almost a foot of snow is being welcomed into the Lake Tahoe basin today. Snow started falling in the early hours of Thursday morning and will continue into Friday.
According to the National Weather Service, and additional 4 to 8 inches is expected at lake level during the day Thursday, with 1 to 3 inches Thursday night. A winter storm warning is in effect until 4 am on Friday morning.
Controlled Burns Continue Around Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/27/2014 - 6:24pm
If predicted rain and snow arrives this week, U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will resume prescribed fire operations in several locations around the Lake Tahoe Basin beginning Tuesday, January 28, 2014.
Operations will take place on the South Shore in the Luther Pass Campground off of Highway 89 S, on the West Shore off of Bunker Drive near Tahoe City and off of Chalet Road near Alpine Meadows ski area, and on the East Shore off of Easy Street on Lower Kingsbury Grade.
Operations may continue through the weekend, weather, staffing, and conditions permitting.
What to do in Lake Tahoe When There Isn't Much Snow? Bike or Hike at Rabe Meadow
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/21/2014 - 11:19am
Since there is a lack of snow through the Sierra Nevada, visitors and locals in the Lake Tahoe basin are enjoying things that are normally reserved for the summer months.
Cloud Seeding Drone May Soon Help Get More Snow to the Sierra Nevada
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/09/2014 - 7:20pm
Cloud seeding drones may soon be used to help get more punch out of Sierra storms. The unmanned aircrafts could provide significant benefits by getting more snow on the slopes and boosting water supply.
Jeff Tilley of Reno’s Desert Research Institute (DRI) unveiled one of three drones in the country at Thursday’s Operation Sierra Storm held in South Lake Tahoe. The drone will soon be tested to seed clouds in order to get more moisture out of storms to help in times of drought.
Forest Service to Hold Webinar on Land Management Plan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/07/2014 - 10:51pm
Event Date:
January 14, 2014 - 2:00pm
A webinar to explain the final Land Management Plan that will guide the management of National Forest System lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin over the next 15 years will be held by the U.S. Forest Service on Tuesday, January 14 at 2 pm.
The hour long webinar will explain the plan, highlight changes from the draft, and outline the remainder of the plan revision process and include a brief presentation, followed by a question and answer period. The webinar will be archived on the LTBMU website for later viewing.
