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Lake Tahoe hosts 3,300 plus for America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 11:55amImagine the scenic beauty of Lake Tahoe with its crystal clear blue waters surrounded by towering majestic snow capped peaks. Imagine being able to ride a bicycle around its 72-mile shoreline or a 100-mile century ride. On Sunday more than, 3,300-plus bicycling enthusiasts from all over the country will participate in the 21st annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride around Lake Tahoe.
Caltrans starting work on Hwy. 89 between Tahoma and Tahoe City
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 9:00pmWork to begin Pope-Baldwin Bike Path repair project
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 9:40amThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin work to repair the Pope-Baldwin Bike Path on Monday, May 14, 2012. The Pope- Baldwin Bike Path is located near the south end of Lake Tahoe and runs along Hwy. 89 for approximately three miles.
Repair work will include fixing cracks and holes and eliminating bumps. The repair project is intended to improve safety and accessibility, while increasing the trail's lifespan.
Forest Service reminds public of continued road closures
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 11:16amThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) reminds the public that National Forest System roads in the Lake Tahoe Basin remain closed. Forest Service law enforcement officers have observed widespread violations of road closures this winter. In particular, officers have issued a number of warnings and citations for driving on Forest Road 1306, which leads to Camp Shelly and Camp Concord, off Hwy. 89 North.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Big Meadow restoration continues along Scotts Lake Trail
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 12:20pm
By Cheva Heck
The Forest Service will soon begin removing conifers (cone-bearing trees) from meadow, aspen groves and upland forest areas along Scotts Lake Trail, off Big Meadow Trailhead near Luther Pass on Hwy. 89. The project should not affect access to the trail, but the Forest Service is asking that users remain on the trail at all times. A contractor will use crews with chainsaws for the thinning project, which could begin tomorrow.
Forest Service, other agencies respond to Taylor Creek spill
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 3:24pmBy Cheva Heck
The U. S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and other local agencies are continuing investigation and clean-up of a small spill of an unknown substance into Taylor Creek near the Forest Service Visitor Center on Hwy. 89. The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board obtained water samples from the area this morning. Results may be available by tomorrow and will help determine whether additional clean-up is necessary.
