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Land & Resources Management
Welcome to the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit's Land and Resource Management webpages. If you have any questions about any of this information, please contact us.
2016 Land Management Plan
The 2016 Land Management Plan (Forest Plan) describes the framework that guides on-the-ground projects and program activities on National Forest lands at Lake Tahoe.
Projects
View information about the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) quarterly reports and a current list of Lake Tahoe Basin projects.
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
Boaters porting to various shoreline locations from undeveloped parking locations should be aware that you too have an important role in preventing AIS from entering Lake Tahoe and the basin's other lakes and streams. Visit the Tahoe Boat Inspections webpage for more information about the boat inspection program.
Cave Rock Management
Cave Rock is a unique feature in the Lake Tahoe Basin. A remnant of a volcano that erupted over 3 million years ago, Cave Rock is located on the east shore of Lake Tahoe. Follow the link listed above to read background information on the permanent climbing closure. Cave Rock is a site eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places and is managed for its historical and archeological significance.
Fire Management
Fire and fuels management is a priority in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Forest Service crews work hard to reduce the risk of wildfire and restore forest health. Follow the link listed above to view information about prescribed fire, the Lake Tahoe Multi-Jurisdiction Fuel Reduction Plan, the background and the current situation of our basin forests.
Fire Restrictions
National Forest System lands in the Tahoe Basin are under year-round fire restrictions. This means campfires and charcoal are only allowed within metal fire rings in designated campgrounds like Fallen Leaf or Nevada Beach. Campfires and charcoal are not allowed in Desolation Wilderness or Meiss Country; along the Tahoe Rim Trail or Genoa Peak Road; in any existing rock fire rings; on National Forest beaches; or in the general forest.
Meyers Landfill
The Meyers Landfill Site is a closed waste disposal site located on National Forest System lands within the USDA Forest Service’s Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. The site is located approximately 1.9 miles northeast of the town of Meyers and 4.5 miles south of Lake Tahoe. The site is bounded on the west by the paved Forest Service Road 12N08, also known as Garbage Dump Road.
Riverine Restoration Program
Over the past 15 years, the LTBMU has completed a number of large scale projects to restore geomorphic function to stream channels and floodplains across the Lake Tahoe Basin. Collectively, these projects have reduced fine sediment inputs to Lake Tahoe, enhanced aquatic and riparian wildlife habitat, and increased ecosystem resiliency to current and future climate change.
Travel Management: A Program for Motor Vehicle Route Designation
Recreational use of the National Forest System has increased in recent decades. Since 1946, the number of visits to the National Forest System has increased 15 to 20 times, to 214 million in 2001. By 2100, the number of Americans is expected to double, and the number of visits to the National Forests is likely to more than double. The Forest Service wants to improve its management by balancing the public's enjoyment of using OHVs with ensuring the best possible care of the land. At the national level, the Forest Service is revising its policy governing the use of wheeled motor vehicles to develop a system of roads, trails and areas designated for motor vehicle use.
Urban Lot Management
The USDA Forest Service initiated the Urban Lot Management Program in 1991 to address management issues on urban intermix parcels acquired through the Santini-Burton Purchase Program. The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit manages these lands with an emphasis on protecting water quality conditions and community open space.
Western Pearlshell Mussels in the Tahoe Basin
The western pearlshell (Margaritifera falcata) is a freshwater mussel that is native to the Lake Tahoe Basin. The species ranges from Alaska south to central California and east to Nevada, Wyoming, Utah and Montana. Western pearlshell mussels inhabit cold creeks and rivers with clean water, where you can find them wedged between cobbles, partially burrowed in sand, underneath mats of aquatic vegetation, or beneath undercut banks. They have an average lifespan of 60 to 70 years, some living more than one hundred years, making them one of the longest-lived animal species on Earth. If you find western pearlshell mussels, please do not handle or disturb individuals due to their sensitivity and rarity in the Lake Tahoe Basin.