Environmentally Sensitive Lands Acquisition Program

Project Number

01.02.02.0001

Action Priority

Acquire Environmentally Sensitive Lands for Restoration and Protection

Implementers

California Tahoe Conservancy

Primary Contact

Daniel Huerta (daniel.huerta@tahoe.ca.gov)

Stage

Implementation

Duration

2007 - 2050

Watershed Restoration Program Acquire Environmentally Sensitive Lands for Restoration and Protection

Acquisition of sensitive lands on the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Total cost reflects current status, but changes based upon need and opportunity.

Key Accomplishments

Acres of Environmentally Sensitive Land Acquired: 68.66 acres

Threshold Categories

Recreation
Scenic Resources
Soil Conservation
Vegetation Preservation
Water Quality
Wildlife

2016 Acquisition - north shore 090-104-043. Racoon Street

Location

Expenditures

Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $28,997,298
(Estimated Cost: $34,533,110)

California Department of Fish... (CDFW): $1,500,000

California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC): $15,400,964

California Wildlife Conservati... (WCB): $8,396,334

Excess Coverage Mitigation Fu... (TRPA): $3,500,000

League to Save Lake Tahoe (League): $100,000

Tahoe Fund (Tahoe Fund): $100,000

Photos

Before

2018 Acquisition - south shore 033-191-07. Upper Truckee River

2018 Acquisition - north shore 112-120-059. Snow Creek riparian area.

After

2024 Acquisition - south shore - 031-290-037. View of Upper Truckee River and Lake Tahoe.jpg

2024 Acquisition - south shore 031-290-039 and 031-290-037 Motel 6. View of US Highway 50, Motel 6, and Upper Truckee River with riparian corridor. View west to Mount Tallac and Maggies Peaks.

Learn more at restoretahoe.org

Project Fact Sheet Data as of 08/11/2026