Welcome to the Lake Tahoe Basin Mgmt Unit!

[Graphic]: Depicts the location of the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit in the state of California.Over 75% of the area around the lake is public land managed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service.  Totaling over 150,000 acres, this land includes beaches, hiking and biking trails, wilderness, historic estates and developed recreation areas such as campgrounds and riding stables.  The forest is managed to provide access for the public and to protect the natural resources of the area.  We hope you will join us in ensuring that the lake and surrounding lands Read More

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Winter Trek 5th Grade Environmental Education Program

The U.S. Forest Service, Heavenly Ski Resort, the City of South Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Heritage Foundation are proud sponsors of our high mountain Winter Trek Express. The 5th Grade Snowshoe program takes place beginning Jan. 23, 2012, weather permitting. If you would like to join us for this special program, please call (530) 543-2694 to reserve your class for our snow adventure and to address any questions you might have. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Follow the link listed above for more information.


Winter Recreation in the Lake Tahoe Basin

The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit offers some of the finest winter recreational opportunities in the nation. The Olympic Games at Squaw Valley in 1960 brought international attention to the Lake Tahoe area as a winter recreation destination. Today, outdoor activities include skiing and snowboarding, snowmobiling, snow-shoeing, sledding and much more! Follow the link listed above for more information.

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2012 Wildland Firefighter Course

Want to become a Wildland Firefighter? This free course will be offered beginning April 23. For more information, follow the link listed above to download the flyer.

2012 Temporary Hiring

Interested in a temporary job with the Forest Service? Outreach has begun for temporary hiring. Follow the link listed above and look under LTBMU Temp Hiring for more information. 

 




Guidelines for Living In and Visiting Bear Habitat

The Tahoe Basin is bear country.  Follow the link listed above for information on living in and visiting bear habitat.

High Meadows Winterization 2011

Work was recently completed to winterize the High Meadows project area. Follow the link listed above to view the photo gallery.  



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