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2026 Press Releases

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit continues prescribed fires

Release Date: April 7, 2026
(SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., April 7, 2026) –The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is scheduled to continue the following prescribed fire operations…

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit to continue prescribed fires

Release Date: March 30, 2026
(South Lake Tahoe, CA, March 30, 2026) –The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is scheduled to continue the following prescribed fire operations…

Caldor Fire Restoration Decision released

Release Date: March 27, 2026
(South Lake Tahoe, CA, March 27, 2026) – The newly released Final Environmental Assessment and Decision Notice for the Caldor Fire Restoration…

The Secret Winter Lives of Lake Tahoe Black Bears

Release Date: March 24, 2026
 LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., March 24, 2026 – Spring is in the air at Lake Tahoe and black bears are emerging from their winter dens. This includes…
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