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Caples Fire 100% contained, 3,435 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/02/2019 - 10:34pm
A burned area assessment of the area burned by last month's Caples Fire is now underway. The Incident Commander Kevin Breitwieser has declared that the Caples Fire is now 100 percent contained and in patrol status at 3,435 acres.
There has been almost no change in fire size since October 18. The extreme wind event on October 26 that prompted a public safety power shutoff was a good test of the containment lines and resulted in three small spots that were extinguished. Traces of smoke from interior burning will continue to be visible, but no additional fire growth is expected.
Low nighttime temperatures aiding suppression of Caples Fire
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 9:13am
There was minimal fire activity on the Caples Fire last night due to near freezing nighttime temperatures, high relative humidity, and very light winds. The natural wind patterns from the west/southwest will continue to be good for suppression actions. Temperatures are moderate during the day and the relative humidity is low, and those nighttime conditions help with light winds and high relative humidity recovery.
Conservancy receives $1.95M to restore forest and watershed resilience
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/22/2019 - 5:00am
At its Board meeting in Sacramento on Thursday, the California Tahoe Conservancy accepted a $1.95 million grant from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy to co-manage the Tahoe-Central Sierra Initiative (TCSI), a pioneering landscape-level effort to restore forest and watershed resilience to more than 2.4 million acres.
$2.3M headed to Lake Tahoe for fire prevention projects
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/11/2018 - 8:38pm
In August, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) awarded $27.5 million to fund high-priority forest health projects designed to combat climate change and reduce the risk of wildfires.
During their board meeting Thursday the California Tahoe Conservancy Board accepted their portion, a $2.3 million grant, for fire prevention projects and related efforts as part of the Tahoe-Central Sierra Initiative.
Great Sierra River Cleanup
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 11:36am
Event Date:
September 15, 2018 - 9:00am Join the 10th annual Great Sierra River Cleanup in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup day. Hundreds of volunteers will be going out this day cleaning up the Lake Tahoe region on Saturday, September 15 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Bring your reusable water bottle, gloves if you have them and friends! Snacks and equipment provided.
A lunch celebration for volunteers will be hosted after the cleanup at the League to Save Lake Tahoe office at 2608 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Beer will be provided by Oskar Blues and wine by Robert Mondavi.
National Forest Foundation receives nearly $13 million for forest restoration work in Tahoe/Truckee
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 8:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The National Forest Foundation (NFF) has received a major grant from the California Climate Investments Forest Health Grant Program to conduct important forest health work on the Tahoe National Forest, the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and State Responsibility Area (SRA) lands in the Truckee / Tahoe region.
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CAL FIRE awards $27.5 million to reduce wildfire risks
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 6:55pm
Today, CAL FIRE awarded four grants totaling $27.5 million to fund high-priority forest health projects designed to combat climate change and reduce the risk of wildfires.
Letter: League to Save Lake Tahoe applauds California voters for passage of Prop. 68
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/06/2018 - 9:23am
California residents yesterday voted to pass Proposition 68, approving a $4 billion investment to protect the state’s unique natural resources and provide protections from the growing threat of climate change.
Darcie Goodman Collins, PhD, the executive director for the League to Save Lake Tahoe, represented the League on the statewide Yes on 68 committee. The following is a statement by Dr. Collins:
Over $3.3M awarded to Lake Tahoe area projects
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/22/2017 - 2:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy Board yesterday awarded up to $3,359,081 in Proposition 1 funds for eight projects to improve the Lake Tahoe Basin’s forests, lake clarity, and water quality.
New partnership established to protect Lake Tahoe and Central Sierra
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/22/2017 - 4:26pm
Today at the 21st annual Lake Tahoe Summit, the creation of a new partnership of state, federal, environmental, industry, and research representatives working together to protect Lake Tahoe and the surrounding central Sierra Nevada was announced. The effort, the Tahoe-Central Sierra Initiative, is focused on restoring the health and resilience of the area’s forests and watersheds. It builds on the legacy of work that has been done to “Keep Tahoe Blue,” and a variety of activities already underway in the Central Sierra landscape.
Prescribed burning to resume in Eldorado National Forest
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/04/2016 - 6:20pm
If you see smoke around Amador, Georgetown and Placerville it will most likely be from 12,671 acres of National Forest land being burned this fall by the U.S. Forest Service.
USFS will begin its fall prescribed burn program in the Eldorado National Forest as soon as weather conditions are favorable. Fire managers plan to burn approximately, 12,671 acres of National Forest land this fall, winter and spring using a combination of understory and pile burning techniques.
10 Lake Tahoe locations part of Great Sierra River Cleanup
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2016 - 3:05pm
Event Date:
September 17, 2016 - 9:00am Do you love having a blue Lake and clean streams in our Tahoe backyard? So do we! But when we get to work, live and play in a city in the midst of Sierra wilderness, keeping our waters blue and clean takes some team effort.
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Lake Tahoe Water Trail to receive $50,000 in upgrades
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/05/2015 - 10:31pm
The California Tahoe Conservancy Board unanimously voted today to award Sierra Business Council (SBC) $50,000 to expand and enhance the Lake Tahoe Water Trail.
The Lake Tahoe Water Trail is the 72-mile scenic paddling route around the shore of Lake Tahoe. SBC plans to improve trail maps; increase wayfinding, trailhead signage, and outreach and education; launch a Lodge-to-Lodge Network; and establish a new Oversight Committee to develop a business plan to create a more sustainable program.
Op/Ed: Protecting our Communities, Forests, and Water
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/17/2014 - 10:26pm
With California and Nevada grappling with a third year of drought, one of the largest and most complex challenges we face over the long run at Lake Tahoe is adapting to a changing climate.
Climate change will affect the protection and restoration of our beautiful mountain lake as well as the expansive forests around it. And the health of our lake, forests, and communities are all intertwined.
Water issue expert to speak in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/19/2014 - 9:33pmThe Sierra Business Council is hosting Peak Innovation, a conference for Lake Tahoe locals, small business owners, communities and local governments. During the conference, Dr. Peter Gleick, an expert in water issues especially in the context of economic and environmental justice, will be at the conference which takes place October 8-10 in Tahoe City. In a National Geographic science blog, Gleick recently repeated the common question, “Why, if the California drought is so bad, has the response been so tepid?”
Study: Investing in Forests Reduces Megafires and Saves Millions
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/10/2014 - 7:56pm
Proactive forest management activities can reduce high-severity fire by up to 75%, save up to three times the cost of fighting forest fires and bring added benefits to people, water and wildlife according to a study released today.
Sierra Nevada Conservancy announces $5 million available for 'Healthy Forests'
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 9:27amAUBURN, Calif. - The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) has announced it has opened the solicitation period for its $5 million "Healthy Forests" grant program. Applicants have until Oct. 21, 2011 to s...
