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D.L. Bliss Fire Protection Water Infrastructure

Project Number

02.01.03.0003

Action Priority

Upgrade Priority Water Infrastructure to Fight Catastrophic Wildfire

Implementers

California Department of Parks and Recreation

Primary Contact

Rich Adams (rich.adams@parks.ca.gov)

Stage

Implementation

Duration

2018 - 2026

Community Wildfire Protection Program Upgrade Priority Water Infrastructure to Fight Catastrophic Wildfire

D. L. Bliss State Park operates an independent water system that supplies the entire park (including residences, visitor center, campground, beaches and fire hydrants) that was constructed in the 1930's and has not been updated. The water line crosses under Hwy 89 and leaks continuously, reducing the amount of water available for public and firefighting use, and is at high risk of complete failure. Project includes: new water plant $400k, expanded catch basin $125k, new SCADA system $250k, new well $310k and replacement of two 25,000 gallon redwood tanks with glass-lined steel tanks $225k

Key Accomplishments

Facilities Improved or Created: 1

Threshold Categories

Vegetation Preservation

DL Bliss State Park main entrance, pit for new waterline bore under Highway 89. Rock breaker was used to penetrate through solid granite bedrock. Bliss Visitor Center is visible on the right.

Location

Expenditures

Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $3,760,971
(Estimated Cost: $5,500,000)

California Department of Park... (CDPR): $3,210,971

Lake Tahoe Restoratio... (USFS - LTBMU): $550,000

Photos

During

DL Bliss State Park main entrance, before excavation of bore pit for new waterline under Highway 89. Park was closed to public access during construction. Bliss Visitor Center is visible on the right.

Project Fact Sheet Data as of 04/25/2025