Unedited Nov. Tahoe Mt. News column
By Kathryn Reed
If you have a place people want to live, you have a place people want to visit. If you have a place people only want to visit, you have Disneyland.
Two things remain constant in Tahoe -- the Lake and the forest. We must focus on them so they continue to be places people want to live near and visit.
On a trip this year to Sanibel Island, Fla., I was struck by the mix of outdoor and indoor activities, conservation efforts and the lack of a tourist district. This Gulf Coast resort capitalizes on its natural surroundings, while manmade entities accentuate nature.
More than 20 miles of paved bike trails exist on the 12-mile by five-mile island. We are not a bike friendly town. Guided kayak tours meander through a wildlife preserve where dolphins and multitudes of bird species live. Sanibel's visitors' center is informative, with interactive displays.
Our Forest Service headquarters only has flyers, and Taylor Creek is seasonal. Explore Tahoe is an urban trailhead project in the Heavenly Village that opened in July in collaboration with the city, CTC, USFS and Tahoe Heritage Foundation. The first newsletter is at http://www.cityofslt.us/cityclerk/PDF/Summer%20Fall%202007.pdf. Cove East has great signage about birds, the Rainbow Trail works well. We need more of these.
To protect wildlife habitat at night, no lights can shine on Sanibel's beaches. Gators slither on golf courses. We must co-exist better with bears and coyotes. Do we really need more timeshares or condos on the Lake?
Plenty of agencies here work to keep the Lake pristine. The Forest Service, if politics and big business are left out, could have the integrity to manage our lands well.
Creating a wildlife park, environmental-education center and/or becoming a leader in green building and alternative energy are ways to evolve into a world-class place to live, work and play. Eco-tourism could be our niche.
Heavenly (I stole this idea) could educate skiers-hikers about old-growth. All buses could run on alternative fuels. Put bike racks everywhere.
The Stateline area -- California and Nevada -- is a tourist center. It's a locals' center only because it provides employment.
Just as people here need to be better integrated, so do all aspects of our community. The us vs. them mentality isn’t working. One side of town should not be for tourists and the other for locals. The South Shore needs to be one to survive.
Sanibel has all types of lodging throughout the island. Holiday Inn is the only hotel chain I saw. The other chains: Starbucks, Subway and Dairy Queen.
Their chamber of commerce sent us info. We perused it, the Internet and the info Casa Ybel Resort provided in our condo. We read about bike rentals, the shell museum, shelling, a day spa, the national wildlife refuge, historic village-museum, boat cruises-tours-rentals, restaurants and lodging.
Anonymously I called our South Shore chamber for a tourist packet. They transferred me to the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. I was told they have one bad brochure they didn't want to send. LTVA directed me to bluelaketahoe.com. I typed "hiking trails," and got uninformative press releases. I typed "bike rentals" and got one outfit on Ski Run.
Even though the Nevada-based chamber is a private member-run entity, the California city I live and work in handed them our tax dollars. The council should feel dirty. Two of the backers are up for election next year and then I can have my vote. LTVA receives bucks from South Lake Tahoe, too, but isn’t a member-driven organization.
Are tourists getting what they need? What about people new to the area? What about locals wanting to find out about trails or history? Could the city do a better job by spending $65,000 on a public information officer instead of doling out $350,000 to the LTVA? We won’t know this budget cycle. Shame on them.
Sanibel maps have bike routes and places to visit. Maps I've seen of the South Shore list advertisers. LTVA dollars could create a map depicting road bike-mountain bike-walking trails, Tallac Historic Site, marinas, ski resorts, casinos and all points of interest.
The Lake Tahoe Bike Coalition, which has an outdated website, produced a map this year. I’m not sure if it is bad or our trail system just proves we’re not bike friendly.
Sanibel preserves history by bringing old buildings into one area. One house is a museum -- the other buildings give a sense of yester-year on the island. Do people know South Lake has a museum? Do we care about the Celio Ranch or the Barton house?
A thriving town people want to live in is rich in arts and culture. This has been mentioned at TRPA's placed based planning meetings and at the tourism conference in May. Is anyone listening?
We need to make Lake Tahoe an environmental destination -- where we are better educated about our surroundings, play in a manner that is ecologically and environmentally logical, and where wildlife and the land are better off instead of our footprint destroying this natural wonder.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
TRPA goes green
unedited Tahoe Mt. News Nov. story
TRPA – a green trendsetter
By Kathryn Reed
Now that TRPA owns the Stateline building where it’s headquartered, a few changes are being made. It’s practically going to be an environmental demonstration site.
Sierra Pacific Power has awarded the bi-state regulatory agency $150,000 to spend on solar. The problem is a 30,000 watt setup costs $350,000. The agency hopes to come up with the remaining $200,000 in the first half of 2008.
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency staff has discovered leasing the equipment is not an option because the Nevada Public Utility Commission says no way. So, getting a loan or grants to finance the purchase is probably what it will take.
Fortunately, the grant doesn’t have an expiration date so TRPA has time to work out the money issue.
The grant does stipulate Sierra Pacific would be the beneficiary of any excess power generated by the solar panels.
Even though there is a significant cost outlay, TRPA today spends about $35,000 a year on energy bills. Those would fade away with solar. In theory, the savings could pay for a loan it might need to purchase the solar equipment.
Besides solar, the agency is investing in hybrid vehicles. They have three Toyota Prius and a Ford Escape.
“We have money right now from Nevada to purchase eight more hybrids. We can’t spend the money until we get a match from California. We are working on the California portion,” said Dennis Oliver, TRPA spokesman.
In April, the agency will have use of the Honda FCX for six months. The New York Times describes the $1 million hydrogen fueled vehicle as “a cross between a compact – say, a Volkswagen Golf – and a cinder block.”
TRPA is also upgrading its best management practices to meet its own requirements – something the previous owners had not done.
TRPA – a green trendsetter
By Kathryn Reed
Now that TRPA owns the Stateline building where it’s headquartered, a few changes are being made. It’s practically going to be an environmental demonstration site.
Sierra Pacific Power has awarded the bi-state regulatory agency $150,000 to spend on solar. The problem is a 30,000 watt setup costs $350,000. The agency hopes to come up with the remaining $200,000 in the first half of 2008.
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency staff has discovered leasing the equipment is not an option because the Nevada Public Utility Commission says no way. So, getting a loan or grants to finance the purchase is probably what it will take.
Fortunately, the grant doesn’t have an expiration date so TRPA has time to work out the money issue.
The grant does stipulate Sierra Pacific would be the beneficiary of any excess power generated by the solar panels.
Even though there is a significant cost outlay, TRPA today spends about $35,000 a year on energy bills. Those would fade away with solar. In theory, the savings could pay for a loan it might need to purchase the solar equipment.
Besides solar, the agency is investing in hybrid vehicles. They have three Toyota Prius and a Ford Escape.
“We have money right now from Nevada to purchase eight more hybrids. We can’t spend the money until we get a match from California. We are working on the California portion,” said Dennis Oliver, TRPA spokesman.
In April, the agency will have use of the Honda FCX for six months. The New York Times describes the $1 million hydrogen fueled vehicle as “a cross between a compact – say, a Volkswagen Golf – and a cinder block.”
TRPA is also upgrading its best management practices to meet its own requirements – something the previous owners had not done.
Tahoe ski resorts prepare for season
Friday, November 16, 2007
Sacramento Business Journal - by Kathryn Reed Correspondent
Lake Tahoe ski-industry leaders are more focused on the anticipation of carving turns than on carving turkeys in late November.
"I've never made or believed predictions about snow," said Blaise Carrig, chief operating officer for Heavenly Mountain Resort. "It will come. That's been my approach."
The National Weather Service expects about 210 to 250 inches of snow this season for Tahoe City and the basin -- 10 percent to 30 percent above the average for the past 90 years, meteorologist Shane Snyder said.
Greater-than-average snowfall could help offset a lackluster season last winter.
With 70 percent of the California-Nevada resort able to be covered with manmade snow, Heavenly is prepared even if natural snow is scarce. The snowmaking guns were set up Oct. 29. Now, it's a matter of having consecutive cold nights and the right amount of humidity to be able to fire them up for today's opening.
At the other end of the lake, Squaw Valley also has ample snowmaking equipment. The resort hopes to run lifts beginning Saturday.
The problem in late October and early November is that an inversion layer often settles in, so it's warmer on top of the mountain than at the base.
Mother Nature didn't cooperate last season. Skiers and snowboarders stayed away, partly because the Sacramento region and San Francisco Bay Area were so warm and also de to the lack of understanding about how snowmaking and grooming can turn "old" snow into conditions that make the drive worthwhile.
It's been a challenge for the industry. About 55.1 million people hit the slopes last season nationwide, down 6.5 percent from the record 2005-06 season, according to the National Ski Areas Association.
Despite the decline, last season was the sixth-best nationwide.
But the figure was downhill for the Pacific West region, which includes Lake Tahoe; it fell 14.3 percent from 2005-06.
Lake Tahoe resorts should rebound this season, according to Orbitz Insider Ski Index. Squaw Valley, about 90 minutes from downtown Sacramento, is the leading destination for skiers this season, the report said, based on hotel rooms and trip packages sold as of Oct. 11 with check-in dates between Nov. 20 and May 1.
Lift prices are expected to increase a few dollars from last year with more skiers.
A dismal snowpack beyond the holidays compounded last season's problems.
"For a ski resort, Christmas is the busiest time and lowest snowpack," Squaw spokeswoman Savannah Cowley. "It just makes us all very stressed out."
And the snowpack contained only about 40 percent of the average amount of water on April 1, the lowest figure for the month since 1988, according to the state Department of Water Resources.
Heavenly destination
Despite the lower-than-average snowfall -- and revenue -- resort operators invested in capital improvements for this season. Heavenly, Homewood and Squaw will have new chair lifts.
Since Vail Resorts bought Heavenly in 2002, three high-speed lifts have been installed. The Olympic Express on the Nevada side is expected to be operating in early December. A zipline that propels riders at speeds of 50 mph with views of the lake opens next month.
Three new trails have been created in the area. Another trail off the Dipper Express chair is also new this season.
"We just approved the master plan, and it has some pretty important improvements that will make Heavenly a significantly better experience," Carrig said.
More lifts, trails and on-mountain lodges will be part of the resort in the coming years.
The $420 million hotel-condo-convention center project across the street from Heavenly's gondola looks like a big crater as crews work on the underground portion of the project. Dilapidated hotels dating to the 1960 Squaw Valley Winter Olympics once stood there.
RockResorts, which is owned by Vail Resorts, will run the 268-room Heavenly Chateau and the other 87-room, yet-to-be-named boutique hotel.
Master plans
Alpine Meadows Ski Resort and Homewood Mountain Resort were bought this year by San Francisco real estate development firm JMA Ventures. Homewood has a new high-speed lift that takes riders to the top of the mountain in six minutes, three times faster than the old lift.
Homewood is in the initial phases of creating a master plan. Owners anticipate hotel-condo lodging, more on-mountain improvements and base lodge changes to the west shore resort.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort, which was on the cover of the October issue of Ski magazine, had its master plan approved in October. Skiers and boarders could enjoy lift improvements soon at the 35-year-old resort.
Real estate has been the talk of Kirkwood for the past couple years, including the high-end Expedition Lodge under construction.
And with the addition of four trails at Northstar-at-Tahoe, the resort has 83 trails spread across 2,490 acres.
Sacramento Business Journal - by Kathryn Reed Correspondent
Lake Tahoe ski-industry leaders are more focused on the anticipation of carving turns than on carving turkeys in late November.
"I've never made or believed predictions about snow," said Blaise Carrig, chief operating officer for Heavenly Mountain Resort. "It will come. That's been my approach."
The National Weather Service expects about 210 to 250 inches of snow this season for Tahoe City and the basin -- 10 percent to 30 percent above the average for the past 90 years, meteorologist Shane Snyder said.
Greater-than-average snowfall could help offset a lackluster season last winter.
With 70 percent of the California-Nevada resort able to be covered with manmade snow, Heavenly is prepared even if natural snow is scarce. The snowmaking guns were set up Oct. 29. Now, it's a matter of having consecutive cold nights and the right amount of humidity to be able to fire them up for today's opening.
At the other end of the lake, Squaw Valley also has ample snowmaking equipment. The resort hopes to run lifts beginning Saturday.
The problem in late October and early November is that an inversion layer often settles in, so it's warmer on top of the mountain than at the base.
Mother Nature didn't cooperate last season. Skiers and snowboarders stayed away, partly because the Sacramento region and San Francisco Bay Area were so warm and also de to the lack of understanding about how snowmaking and grooming can turn "old" snow into conditions that make the drive worthwhile.
It's been a challenge for the industry. About 55.1 million people hit the slopes last season nationwide, down 6.5 percent from the record 2005-06 season, according to the National Ski Areas Association.
Despite the decline, last season was the sixth-best nationwide.
But the figure was downhill for the Pacific West region, which includes Lake Tahoe; it fell 14.3 percent from 2005-06.
Lake Tahoe resorts should rebound this season, according to Orbitz Insider Ski Index. Squaw Valley, about 90 minutes from downtown Sacramento, is the leading destination for skiers this season, the report said, based on hotel rooms and trip packages sold as of Oct. 11 with check-in dates between Nov. 20 and May 1.
Lift prices are expected to increase a few dollars from last year with more skiers.
A dismal snowpack beyond the holidays compounded last season's problems.
"For a ski resort, Christmas is the busiest time and lowest snowpack," Squaw spokeswoman Savannah Cowley. "It just makes us all very stressed out."
And the snowpack contained only about 40 percent of the average amount of water on April 1, the lowest figure for the month since 1988, according to the state Department of Water Resources.
Heavenly destination
Despite the lower-than-average snowfall -- and revenue -- resort operators invested in capital improvements for this season. Heavenly, Homewood and Squaw will have new chair lifts.
Since Vail Resorts bought Heavenly in 2002, three high-speed lifts have been installed. The Olympic Express on the Nevada side is expected to be operating in early December. A zipline that propels riders at speeds of 50 mph with views of the lake opens next month.
Three new trails have been created in the area. Another trail off the Dipper Express chair is also new this season.
"We just approved the master plan, and it has some pretty important improvements that will make Heavenly a significantly better experience," Carrig said.
More lifts, trails and on-mountain lodges will be part of the resort in the coming years.
The $420 million hotel-condo-convention center project across the street from Heavenly's gondola looks like a big crater as crews work on the underground portion of the project. Dilapidated hotels dating to the 1960 Squaw Valley Winter Olympics once stood there.
RockResorts, which is owned by Vail Resorts, will run the 268-room Heavenly Chateau and the other 87-room, yet-to-be-named boutique hotel.
Master plans
Alpine Meadows Ski Resort and Homewood Mountain Resort were bought this year by San Francisco real estate development firm JMA Ventures. Homewood has a new high-speed lift that takes riders to the top of the mountain in six minutes, three times faster than the old lift.
Homewood is in the initial phases of creating a master plan. Owners anticipate hotel-condo lodging, more on-mountain improvements and base lodge changes to the west shore resort.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort, which was on the cover of the October issue of Ski magazine, had its master plan approved in October. Skiers and boarders could enjoy lift improvements soon at the 35-year-old resort.
Real estate has been the talk of Kirkwood for the past couple years, including the high-end Expedition Lodge under construction.
And with the addition of four trails at Northstar-at-Tahoe, the resort has 83 trails spread across 2,490 acres.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Angora relief center info
November 9, 2007 Contact:
Carrie Reiter
530.542.4656
Mark Lucksinger
30.541.6406
Angora Survivors Getting Much Needed Help
South Lake Tahoe, CA. The Angora Fire Fund Board is pleased to announce that thanks to the generosity of many local businesses, residents and organizations outside of our community the Angora Fire Fund (Locals for Locals) has received over $450,000 as of today with $446,000 thus- far being distributed directly to fire survivors.
Board President Mark Lucksinger had this to add to the great news “Equally important is the establishment of a Community Disaster Resource Center (CDRC) that has been set up as a sub-committee of the Angora Fire Fund. The CDRC was formed to fill a need expressed by the survivors as they were seeking one central place to access information for resources and assistance. The CDRC Administrative Director is Carrie Reiter and she has already begun to meet with the survivors. Chairman of this committee is long time local resident Dick Schwarte. Carrie will complete an application with each survivor to determine the totality of unmet needs and she will then turn to a multitude of resources to fill those needs either by in-kind or monetary donations. We are encouraging all survivors to contact Carrie at 530.542.4656 or laketahoecdrc@yahoo.com to set up a meeting.”
Funds donated to the Angora Fire Fund are restricted for the survivors and thus none of those funds have been or will be used for CDRC expenses. However, thanks to the generosity of community members the CDRC was provided with $15,000 seed money from Heavenly via the sale of the Olympic chairs. The CDRC will accept financial and in-kind donations to assist the families on a “needs based” assessment.
“There are very real and significant unmet needs that the community can now help with such as volunteers to assist in the CDRC and winter supplies and items” states Carrie.
A partial list of volunteer needs and requested items appears below:
Volunteer caseworkers (5) to commit to 8 to 15 hours per week
Volunteer administrative assistants (3) to commit to 4 to 8 hours per week
Office supplies such as stationary, stamps, cork board & information display tables
A couch for the CDRC to make it more comfortable for parents & children
Especially needed for the families are new or very near new skis, boards, snow blowers, snow shovels and related winter equipment and clothing.
“Additionally, I would like organizations, Service Clubs and Churches to know that there will be opportunities to take on special projects or fund unmet needs of the families. As it is not feasible for me to visit and meet our vast and giving community I am encouraging these sorts of groups to contact me and inform me of their specific criteria, resources and willingness to assist” continues Reiter. This will enable the CDRC to turn to these organizations over the coming year as needs arise whether they are monetary or require helping hands.”
“In conclusion the entire Board for the Angora Fire Fund would like to thank the businesses and residents of this community for really stepping up to help in such a time of need. We are moving along the recovery road, but we have a long way to go and I trust that together we will heal and become stronger as a community” concludes Lucksinger. Donations to the Angora Fire Fund will continue to be accepted and distributed. Go to www.helptahoe.com for more information.
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Carrie Reiter
530.542.4656
Mark Lucksinger
30.541.6406
Angora Survivors Getting Much Needed Help
South Lake Tahoe, CA. The Angora Fire Fund Board is pleased to announce that thanks to the generosity of many local businesses, residents and organizations outside of our community the Angora Fire Fund (Locals for Locals) has received over $450,000 as of today with $446,000 thus- far being distributed directly to fire survivors.
Board President Mark Lucksinger had this to add to the great news “Equally important is the establishment of a Community Disaster Resource Center (CDRC) that has been set up as a sub-committee of the Angora Fire Fund. The CDRC was formed to fill a need expressed by the survivors as they were seeking one central place to access information for resources and assistance. The CDRC Administrative Director is Carrie Reiter and she has already begun to meet with the survivors. Chairman of this committee is long time local resident Dick Schwarte. Carrie will complete an application with each survivor to determine the totality of unmet needs and she will then turn to a multitude of resources to fill those needs either by in-kind or monetary donations. We are encouraging all survivors to contact Carrie at 530.542.4656 or laketahoecdrc@yahoo.com to set up a meeting.”
Funds donated to the Angora Fire Fund are restricted for the survivors and thus none of those funds have been or will be used for CDRC expenses. However, thanks to the generosity of community members the CDRC was provided with $15,000 seed money from Heavenly via the sale of the Olympic chairs. The CDRC will accept financial and in-kind donations to assist the families on a “needs based” assessment.
“There are very real and significant unmet needs that the community can now help with such as volunteers to assist in the CDRC and winter supplies and items” states Carrie.
A partial list of volunteer needs and requested items appears below:
Volunteer caseworkers (5) to commit to 8 to 15 hours per week
Volunteer administrative assistants (3) to commit to 4 to 8 hours per week
Office supplies such as stationary, stamps, cork board & information display tables
A couch for the CDRC to make it more comfortable for parents & children
Especially needed for the families are new or very near new skis, boards, snow blowers, snow shovels and related winter equipment and clothing.
“Additionally, I would like organizations, Service Clubs and Churches to know that there will be opportunities to take on special projects or fund unmet needs of the families. As it is not feasible for me to visit and meet our vast and giving community I am encouraging these sorts of groups to contact me and inform me of their specific criteria, resources and willingness to assist” continues Reiter. This will enable the CDRC to turn to these organizations over the coming year as needs arise whether they are monetary or require helping hands.”
“In conclusion the entire Board for the Angora Fire Fund would like to thank the businesses and residents of this community for really stepping up to help in such a time of need. We are moving along the recovery road, but we have a long way to go and I trust that together we will heal and become stronger as a community” concludes Lucksinger. Donations to the Angora Fire Fund will continue to be accepted and distributed. Go to www.helptahoe.com for more information.
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Sunday, November 11, 2007
Angora relief center needs volunteers
November is a month to reflect on all the blessings we have in our lives. Please consider sharing some of your blessings in the form of volunteerism this month!
The fire survivor center, located in the old Mikasa building next to Miller's Outpost, is operating and needs volunteers. It's a donation center where fire survivors can go to get clothing, shoes, furniture, kitchen wares, and other donated items free of charge.
The goal for this month is to try to stay open Monday - Saturday 10-4. The fire survivors are utilizing our place every day that we are open. They are thrilled with the response that our community has given and continues to give to them. Volunteers are really are making a difference to those who have lost everything.
Shifts are:
10am-12pm
12pm-2pm
2pm-4pm
Please donate some of your time and pass this on to anyone you think can help out. Call if you want to schedule a time to volunteer, or simply show up when you can.
Thanks,
Rachelle
Contact:
Moksha Lea
530-416-4453
Russell
530-416-2888
The fire survivor center, located in the old Mikasa building next to Miller's Outpost, is operating and needs volunteers. It's a donation center where fire survivors can go to get clothing, shoes, furniture, kitchen wares, and other donated items free of charge.
The goal for this month is to try to stay open Monday - Saturday 10-4. The fire survivors are utilizing our place every day that we are open. They are thrilled with the response that our community has given and continues to give to them. Volunteers are really are making a difference to those who have lost everything.
Shifts are:
10am-12pm
12pm-2pm
2pm-4pm
Please donate some of your time and pass this on to anyone you think can help out. Call if you want to schedule a time to volunteer, or simply show up when you can.
Thanks,
Rachelle
Contact:
Moksha Lea
530-416-4453
Russell
530-416-2888
Friday, November 9, 2007
USFS meeting Nov. 13
Date: Nov 9, 2007
Contact: Arla Hains (530) 543-2773
LAKE TAHOE FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET AT
USDA FOREST SERVICE, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. The Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory
Committee (LTFAC) is scheduled to meet from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
November 13, 2007 at the USDA Forest Service, Emerald Bay Room, 35
College
Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA. LTFAC will address issues related to
federal activities at Lake Tahoe.
Items on the agenda include a presentation on the preliminary
Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) Round 9 hazardous
fuels
reduction and wildfire prevention projects, and an update on the SNPLMA
Round 9 science themes, project nomination form and calendar, followed
by a
Public Comment period.
LTFAC consists of 20 members representing a broad array of
constituencies. The Secretary of Agriculture chartered the first LTFAC
in
July 1998 to advise the Federal Partnership on programs and projects
within
the Lake Tahoe Basin. LTFAC’s charter has been renewed every two
years
with the most recent renewal occurring in June 2006. All Lake Tahoe
Federal Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public. Interested
citizens are encouraged to attend. Issues may be brought to the
attention
of the committee during the open public comment period at the meeting,
or
by filing a written statement with the committee through Arla Hains,
USDA-Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, 35 College
Drive,
South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150. For more information on the Lake Tahoe
Federal Advisory Committee, visit the Forest Service web site at
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/.
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Contact: Arla Hains (530) 543-2773
LAKE TAHOE FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET AT
USDA FOREST SERVICE, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. The Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory
Committee (LTFAC) is scheduled to meet from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
November 13, 2007 at the USDA Forest Service, Emerald Bay Room, 35
College
Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA. LTFAC will address issues related to
federal activities at Lake Tahoe.
Items on the agenda include a presentation on the preliminary
Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) Round 9 hazardous
fuels
reduction and wildfire prevention projects, and an update on the SNPLMA
Round 9 science themes, project nomination form and calendar, followed
by a
Public Comment period.
LTFAC consists of 20 members representing a broad array of
constituencies. The Secretary of Agriculture chartered the first LTFAC
in
July 1998 to advise the Federal Partnership on programs and projects
within
the Lake Tahoe Basin. LTFAC’s charter has been renewed every two
years
with the most recent renewal occurring in June 2006. All Lake Tahoe
Federal Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public. Interested
citizens are encouraged to attend. Issues may be brought to the
attention
of the committee during the open public comment period at the meeting,
or
by filing a written statement with the committee through Arla Hains,
USDA-Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, 35 College
Drive,
South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150. For more information on the Lake Tahoe
Federal Advisory Committee, visit the Forest Service web site at
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/.
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