Lake Tahoe EIP

Polaris Creek and Wetland Restoration, Phase I Planning

Project Number
01.02.01.0073
Action Priority
Restore Priority Meadows, Wetlands, and Lake Tahoe Tributaries
Implementers
Tahoe Resource Conservation District, Tahoe City Public Utility District
Supporting Agencies
California Tahoe Conservancy
Primary Contact
Andrew Schurr (aschurr@tahoercd.org)

Stage
Planning/Design
Duration
2017 - 2020
Total Project Cost
$300,000
Funding Request
$0
Watershed Restoration Program Restore Priority Meadows, Wetlands, and Lake Tahoe Tributaries
The creek and wetland complex found along Polaris Creek has been significantly impared due to development of residential and recreational facilities. The degraded wet meadow habitat areas adversely impact the associated fish and wildlife habitat values, and these disturbances have significant impacts on water quality, floodplain processes, and fish passage. In Phase I, an Opportunities and Constraints Feasibility Analysis has been conducted to explore the restoration potential of the Polaris Creek and Wetland complex while also addressing and accommodating recreational uses that currently occur at this site; a ball field, playground, campground, and restroom/parking facilities.

Targeted Performance Measures

  • Acres of Habitat Restored or Enhanced
  • Acres of SEZ Restored or Enhanced
  • Facilities Improved or Created
  • Linear Feet of Stream Channel Restored or Enhanced

Threshold Categories

  • Fisheries
  • Recreation
  • Soil Conservation
  • Vegetation Preservation
  • Water Quality
  • Wildlife
Polaris Project Area
(Timing: Before) (~602 KB)
Credit: Balance Hydrologics Polaris Project Area

Location

Targeted Funding

Secured Funding: Proposition 1 (CTC), $282,000

No Funding Source Identified

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Project Fact Sheet Data as of 06/06/2025