Want to join a great team helping to protect and restore a national treasure? We are hiring for seasonal Forestry Aides to support the Conservancy's Community Forestry program during the field season (typically May through early November). Learn more at tahoe.ca.gov/jobs.

The California Tahoe Conservancy December newsletter is now available online. This month: updates on project planning, implementing prescribed fire, and more. tahoe.ca.gov/december-202...

Ice from freezing fog coats willows near Trout Creek in South Lake Tahoe this morning.

Tonight, Tuesday, and Wednesday!

Tahoe Conservancy solicita más comentarios del público sobre el proyecto Upper Truckee Marsh South tahoe.ca.gov/upper-trucke...

The California Tahoe Conservancy seeks your feedback on concepts for potential restoration and public access improvements at the site of the former Motel 6 and the southern end of the Upper Truckee Marsh in South Lake Tahoe. tahoe.ca.gov/upper-trucke...

The Tahoe Conservancy is conducting prescribed burns today on 6 acres of Conservancy land in the Tahoe Hills neighborhood on the west shore, in collaboration with CAL FIRE AEU. Visit tahoelivingwithfire.com to learn how prescribed fire helps improve forest & wildfire resilience.

The California Tahoe Conservancy invites you to participate in the next round of public workshops on the Upper Truckee Marsh South project. We look forward to continuing to engage residents and visitors about restoration and public access improvements. tahoe.ca.gov/tahoe-conser...

Join us tonight!

Field season is over for the Conservancy wildlife team, which works to understand what wildlife species are using Conservancy lands, and to ensure wildlife are protected during project implementation. Check out our newsletter for the season's highlights: tahoe.ca.gov/november-202...

The Conservancy's November Newsletter is available online. This month: the Conservancy seeks your input on proposed improvements for Van Sickle Bi-State Park, plus accomplishments from the field season by our forestry aides, seasonal crews, and wildlife team. tahoe.ca.gov/november-202...

La Organización de Conservación Ambiental de Tahoe en California (The Conservancy) está solicitando la opinión del público sobre las mejoras propuestas en el lado de California del Parque Biestatal Van Sickle. tahoe.ca.gov/public-invit...

The California Tahoe Conservancy is seeking public input on proposed improvements on the California side of Van Sickle Bi-State Park. Opportunities to participate include virtual and in-person meetings later this month and an online survey. tahoe.ca.gov/public-invit...

The California Tahoe Conservancy is seeking public input on proposed improvements on the California side of Van Sickle Bi-State Park. Opportunities to participate include virtual and in-person meetings later this month and an online survey. To learn more, visit: tahoe.ca.gov/public-invit...

The California Tahoe Conservancy will temporarily close the Eagle Rock Trail to protect public safety on Nov. 10. The Conservancy expects the trail closure to last 2 to 3 weeks, weather depending, to facilitate work to address hazard trees adjacent to the trail. tahoe.ca.gov/eagle-rock-t....

The Conservancy's October 2025 Newsletter is now available online. This month: new videos about the now-complete Motel 6 demolition, using innovative policies and technology to speed up wildfire resilience, protecting Tahoe Yellow Cress, and more. tahoe.ca.gov/october-2025...

Gates and facilities close for the winter season at Van Sickle Bi-State Park on November 1, 2025. Park grounds remain open all winter to the public. The public may continue to enjoy the park’s day-use opportunities for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. tahoe.ca.gov/van-sickle-b...

Demolition of the former Motel 6 is complete, making way for future environmental restoration and public access improvements. youtu.be/gCEQ59-aZCM?...

The California Tahoe Conservancy is implementing a project to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk on 33 acres of Conservancy land in El Dorado County near Lake Tahoe Airport. tahoe.ca.gov/tahoe-conser...

"Birds called from trees in a shady neighborhood where a bike path follows a bridge over the Upper Truckee River. On the other side of the water, however, the forest soundscape disappeared beneath the grinding, screeching noises of heavy machinery." www.sfgate.com/renotahoe/ar...

The California Tahoe Conservancy gives thanks to members of the field crews, organized in partnership with Tahoe Resource Conservation District, who help maintain and restore Conservancy properties. youtu.be/XLLdZd85eJw

At its meeting today, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board authorized $355,000 for grants to Tahoe nonprofits for trail and trailhead improvement projects. Read more about today’s Board meeting at tahoe.ca.gov/tahoe-conser...

The Calif. Tahoe Conservancy Board meets at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, beginning with a site tour that originates from 1635 Elks Club Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150. Visit tahoe.ca.gov to find the meeting agenda and materials, and for more information on how you can participate.

For the second stop of our tour yesterday with California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot, we stopped by the demolition of the former Motel 6 site on the Tahoe Conservancy’s Upper Truckee Marsh South Property in South Lake Tahoe. youtube.com/shorts/X_pEg...

We were grateful to host Calif. Natural Resources Sec. Wade Crowfoot along with state, regional, and local partners yesterday for a tour of Conservancy projects. The first stop was a forestry project on forested state and federal public lands in S. Lake Tahoe. youtube.com/shorts/mm7UN...

Big thanks to the Washoe Environmental Protection Dept. for taking Tahoe Conservancy staff on a field tour on Friday to view the Máyala Wáta project! The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, in partnership with the USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, is restoring over 200 acres of Meeks Meadow.

The agenda is now available for the next California Tahoe Conservancy Board meeting. tahoe.ca.gov/california-t... La agenda de la próxima reunión de la Junta de Directiva de La Organización de Conservación Ambiental de Tahoe en California ya está disponible en línea. tahoe.ca.gov/california-t...

The California Tahoe Conservancy wants to hear from you as we plan the Upper Truckee River Sunset Stables, Reach 6 Project, which will include habitat restoration with conifer removal on Conservancy land south of the Lake Tahoe Airport. For more information, visit tahoe.ca.gov/sunset.

The California Tahoe Conservancy has announced a new two-step process to help grant applicants apply for funding through Conservancy grant programs. The Conservancy encourages applicants to visit its new web portal for grants at tahoe.ca.gov/grants. Learn more: tahoe.ca.gov/tahoe-conser....

Demolition continues at the former Motel 6 site on the Tahoe Conservancy’s Upper Truckee Marsh South Property in South Lake Tahoe.

On September 2, the California Tahoe Conservancy will begin a 43-acre mastication project on forested state and federal public lands adjacent to the Tahoe Keys neighborhood in South Lake Tahoe. tahoe.ca.gov/forestry-pro...

Have you visited North Tahoe Beach in Kings Beach or Patton Landing / Waterman’s Landing in Carnelian Bay in 2025? The California Tahoe Conservancy invites you to participate in a survey. Help us improve your experience at Conservancy-owned north shore beaches. tahoe.ca.gov/beach-survey/.

The California Tahoe Conservancy, in partnership with the Department of General Services, has moved onto a new milestone at its Upper Truckee Marsh South Property: the demolition of the first of the vacant buildings at the former Motel 6 site.

At the Lake Tahoe Summit, which I was proud to host this year, community organizations provided valuable info on how to make our neighborhoods and homes more resilient & how to be good stewards of our natural resources. Thanks to Tahoe RCD for insights on hardening your home against wildfire.

To protect Lake Tahoe for generations to come, we need to understand the lake and commit to keeping it clean. Grateful to UC Davis Tahoe for showing me the scientific work they are doing to keep Tahoe blue.

ICYMI: Guest column in the Sacramento Bee by TRPA Executive Director Julie Regan and Tahoe Conservancy Executive Director Jason Vasques on the stories behind the clearness of Lake Tahoe’s deep, blue waters. www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...

The California Tahoe Conservancy's July 2025 Newsletter is now available online, with updates on Conservancy operations to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk, details on the 29th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit in August, and more: tahoe.ca.gov/july-2025-co...

This month, the California Tahoe Conservancy, in cooperation with the California Department of General Services, will begin demolishing the former Motel 6 on the Conservancy’s Upper Truckee Marsh South property in South Lake Tahoe. tahoe.ca.gov/tahoe-conser...

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On July 4, vehicle gates to Van Sickle Bi-State Park will close at 3 pm. The Park grounds will remain open to people walking, biking, and rolling in without a car. @NVStateParks tahoe.ca.gov/van-sickle-b...

This month, the Conservancy will begin work on a project to improve water quality and accessibility at the Conservancy’s Elks Club property, a popular recreation hub for people accessing the Upper Truckee River and trail networks. tahoe.ca.gov/june-2025-co...

The California Tahoe Conservancy's June 2025 Newsletter is now available online. This month: managing Lake Tahoe public beaches, the latest report on Lake Tahoe clarity, fire agencies training on Conservancy land, and more. tahoe.ca.gov/june-2025-co....

The California Tahoe Conservancy Board meets on Thursday, June 12 in Sacramento. Visit the Conservancy website to view the agenda and meeting materials, and to learn how you can participate. tahoe.ca.gov/california-t...

Special thanks to staff with the National Forest Foundation and USDA Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management for hosting a tour for California Tahoe Conservancy staff at the Taylor Creek visitor center today.

The agenda is available for the next Calif. Tahoe Conservancy Board meeting. The Conservancy will conduct the meeting in person at the Calif. Natural Resources Agency HQ in Sacramento on June 12, and will broadcast the meeting virtually via the Zoom Webinar platform. tahoe.ca.gov/california-t...

Tahoe Bike Month begins on June 1! 🚲🚲🚲 southtahoenow.com/05/28/2025/t...

Did you know the Tahoe Conservancy manages thousands of open space lots throughout Tahoe neighborhoods? We are fortunate to have great crew members who help maintain these public lands. Here, the crew is repairing a fence that helps protect natural resources on a Conservancy lot in South Lake Tahoe.

BIG welcome to the forestry, land management, and restoration crews who have begun work to maintain and restore Conservancy lands, reduce wildfire risk and improve forest resilience, and protect Lake Tahoe’s water quality! Our crews operate in partnership w/ Tahoe Resource Conservation District.

The California Tahoe Conservancy's May 2025 Newsletter is now available online. This month: wildfire awareness month, community forestry operations getting underway, a new Conservancy video, and more. tahoe.ca.gov/may-2025-con...

📣 Join the next CNRA Secretary Speaker Series: Faster and Better – Improving How We Deliver Climate Change Projects in California 🗓 Thurs., May 15, 2025 🕛 noon – 1 pm 🔗 RSVP and learn more: bit.ly/4kd6bNB