Lake Tahoe EIP

NTFPD Carnelian Canyon Project

Project Number
02.01.01.0131
Action Priority
Reduce Hazardous Fuels
Implementers
North Tahoe Fire Protection District
Supporting Agencies
California Tahoe Conservancy
Primary Contact
April Shackelford (shackelford@ntfire.net)

Stage
Implementation
Duration
2021 - 2025
Total Project Cost
$253,500
Funding Request
$0
Community Wildfire Protection Program Reduce Hazardous Fuels
The project will reduce hazardous fuels using hand-thinning, chipping, and pile-burning on 78 acres of private and local government-owned land. Hazardous fuels will be removed using hand-thinning, chipping, and pile-burning activities. The treatment will increase conifer spacing and improve forest health while reducing the threat of catastrophic wildfire. All areas treated are within the defense zone of the wildland-urban interface, adjacent to the community of Carnelian Bay, CA. It is among highest priorities identified in the Lake Tahoe Basin Community Wildfire Protection Plan and is endorsed by the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team.

Targeted Performance Measures

  • Acres of Forest Fuels Reduction Treatment

Threshold Categories

  • Vegetation Preservation
NTPUD tank property before hand thinning
(Timing: Before) (~5,273 KB)
Credit: A. Shackelford NTPUD tank property before hand thinning

Location

Targeted Funding

Secured Funding: California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC), $253,500

Photos

Before
NTPUD SEZ property before hand-thinning. Photo is looking to the south-west and towards the SEZ.
(Timing: Before) (~6,581 KB)
Credit: A. Shackelford
NTPUD SEZ property before hand-thinning. Photo is looking to the south-west and towards the SEZ.
NTPUD SEZ property before hand thinning. Photo is taken from the bottom of the drainage. 
(Timing: Before) (~6,853 KB)
Credit: A. Shackelford
NTPUD SEZ property before hand thinning. Photo is taken from the bottom of the drainage.
During
The larger landscape after hand-thinning had taken place. This maintenance treatment called for less material to be removed so fewer piles needed to be built and project costs are reduced.
(Timing: During) (~4,930 KB)
Credit: A. Shackelford
The larger landscape after hand-thinning had taken place. This maintenance treatment called for less material to be removed so fewer piles needed to be built and project costs are reduced.
First 19 acres of piles burning in October 2023.
(Timing: During) (~1,299 KB)
Credit: A. Shackelford
First 19 acres of piles burning in October 2023.

Project Fact Sheet Data as of 06/16/2024