By Cheyanne Neuffer, Tahoe Resource Conservation District The Lake Tahoe area’s ability to protect itself from devastating wildfires took a huge step forward recently with the release of the 2025 Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), a cutting-edge framework to safeguard homes, forests, and lives. The CWPP updates the 2015 version with new technology, lessons learned […]
Join South Tahoe Public Utilities District and the UC Master Gardeners for a Tahoe Friendly Garden Tour on July 29th! There will be an emphasis on gardening for defensible space and home hardening from wildfire while also featuring water wise, food gardening and habitat friendly garden examples. Educators will be on site to share their […]
Release Date: May 7th, 2025 Contact Information: Public Affairs, Lisa Herron 530-721-3898 lisa.herron@usda.gov SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., May 7, 2025 – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is scheduled to begin hazardous fuels reduction mastication treatments in Meyers near the Pioneer Trail and U.S. Highway 50 intersection the week of May 12, 2025. These operations will target […]
By Kelsey Stalker, Tahoe Resource Conservation District As the weather warms around the lake, wildfire ready residents continue to “get defensive,” by creating defensible space, doing home hardening, and connecting with their fire districts through the Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities. In coordination with the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) and the Tahoe […]
Join District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson, Placer County Sheriff’s Office, CAL FIRE, Local Fire Districts and Office of Emergency Services for Eastern Placer Evacuation and Emergency Preparedness Hybrid Town Hall and Open House. Tuesday, June 17th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm In Person: North Tahoe Event Center (8318 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach) Remote Options: Webinar […]