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Hot Topics and How We're Saving Lake Tahoe
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TRPA CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF PROGRESS
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, a milestone marking a generation of positive progress overseeing protection and restoration of one of the world’s most treasured natural settings.
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BUOY APPLICATIONS DUE
TRPA is still accepting mooring and buoy applications. A buoy permitting team is available at the TRPA office to help process applications and registration forms.
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BOULDER BAY ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS OPEN FOR COMMENT
The draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Crystal Bay-area project has been released for public review and comment. The comment period has been extended for a full 90 days and closes on February 4, 2010.
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WHAT IS TRPA DOING TO MAKE TAHOE MORE BIKE FRIENDLY?
Check out the Master Plan
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BOAT INSPECTIONS CONTINUE THROUGH WINTER
Mandatory boat inspections are being conducted at select boat ramps through the winter season to protect Tahoe from devastating species of invasive mussels spreading across the western U.S. on boats and trailers. Some lakes have closed to power boats to address the serious threat. The inspection and inspection fee are helping protect boat recreation as well as Tahoe's fragile ecosystem.
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WE HAVE A PLAN TO RESTORE AND CONSERVE LAKE TAHOE
The annual Lake Tahoe Forum held August 20 returned the national spotlight on the Tahoe environment. To learn about our 10-year plan to preserve this spectacular place, click below.
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LIVING WITH FIRE
TRPA worked with local fire districts, the Nevada Fire Safe Council, and the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension on a guide to creating defensible space in Lake Tahoe's fragile environment. This is a large file (3.5 MB) and may require long download times.
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GOVERNING BOARD MEETING TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND AGENDAS
TRPA encourages you to attend the monthly meetings to stay up to date and provide input on what is important to Lake Tahoe. Many decisions affecting environmental quality are also made at public meetings of the Advisory Planning Commission and TRPA Hearings Officer. Use the Meetings and Notices link at left to be involved.
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The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency cooperatively leads the effort to preserve, restore and enhance the unique natural and human environment of the Lake Tahoe region now and in the future.
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Events & Major Projects
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Buoy Line Amendment
The scheduled hearing for a proposed amendment to TRPA rules on buoy location, also called the Buoy Line, has been postponed to December 16, 2009 at the Chateau in Incline Village, NV.
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Community Enhancement Program
Special project proposals around the Tahoe Basin are being studied to see how private development can drive environmental gains.
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Major Projects
Larger-scale projects may be in the planning stages in your community. TRPA encourages everyone to stay informed and involved as these projects move through the permitting process.
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Send Us Your Concerns
Concerned about environmental quality in your community? See something going wrong? We share your concern, so let us know.
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BMPs and Defensible Space-Investments in Tahoe's Health
It's no mystery that gravel trenches around structures are recommended for both erosion control and defensible space. There is a natural fit between fire safety and Best Management Practices for erosion control (BMPs). Together, they are the most important property investments you can make at Lake Tahoe.
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