Lake Tahoe EIP

Upper Truckee River - Tahoe Pines Restoration and Public Access Project

Project Number
01.02.01.0008
Action Priority
Restore Priority Meadows, Wetlands, and Lake Tahoe Tributaries
Implementers
California Tahoe Conservancy
Primary Contact
Mark Sedlock (mark.sedlock@tahoe.ca.gov)
Stage
Completed
Duration
2010 - 2022
Watershed Restoration Program Restore Priority Meadows, Wetlands, and Lake Tahoe Tributaries
This project includes restoration and recreation improvements within the former Tahoe Pines Campground in Meyers. Project restores uplands, riparian habitat, floodplain, and riverbanks while providing public access improvements such as a new accessible trail, bridge, and parking lot, in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Key Accomplishments

  • Acres of Habitat Restored or Enhanced: 6.9 acres
  • Acres of SEZ Restored or Enhanced: 1 acres
  • Facilities Improved or Created: 2
  • Impervious Coverage Retired: 152,620 sq ft
  • Linear Feet of Stream Channel Restored or Enhanced: 900 lf

Threshold Categories

  • Soil Conservation
  • Water Quality
New bridge on path to Upper Truckee River
(Timing: After) (~7,805 KB)
Credit: Tahoe Conservancy New bridge on path to Upper Truckee River

Location