Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) 01/01/2025 to 03/31/2025 Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R5 - Pacific Southwest Region, Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Projects Occurring Nationwide
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
Land Management Plan Direction for Old-Growth Forest Conditions Across the National Forest System EIS	- Land management planning	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/21/2024 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2024	Expected:01/2025	01/2025	Jennifer McRae 202-791-8488 SM.FS.NFSWONGA@usda.gov
Description: Amend all land management plans for units of the National Forest System to include consistent direction to conserve and steward existing and recruit future old-growth forest conditions and to monitor their condition across planning areas of NFS. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65356
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forests and Grasslands (128 units).
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A. EIS	- Regulations, Directives, Orders	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Sarah Shoemaker 907-586-7886 sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us
Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020 Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
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Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)	R5 - Pacific Southwest Region
Project Name	Project Purpose	Planning Status	Decision	Expected Implementation	Project Contact
AT&T New Communication Site SUP CE	- Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Lindsay Gusses 530-543-2637 lindsay.gusses@usda.gov
Description: AT&T has proposed to construct a new cellular communications site. The site would include a 140-foot tower and an equipment shed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58443
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The communications site would be located off Bald Eagle Drive in Tahoma, CA.
Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project EA *UPDATED*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 09/27/2024	Expected:01/2025	05/2025	Michael Gabor 530-543-2642 michael.gabor@usda.gov
Description: Project would alter trail system map to allow Class 1 e-bikes on specific trails and clarify trails where motorized access is permitted. Also would upgrade road/trail crossings over streams and wet areas, and upgrade trailhead parking areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54566
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service trails throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
Burke Creek Restoration Project CE *UPDATED*	- Watershed management	Completed	Actual: 04/02/2024	07/2024	Theresa Cody 530-543-2788 theresa.cody@usda.gov
Description: Restoration of Burke Creek through Rabe Meadow to the mouth at Lake Tahoe. Existing Jennings Pond will be returned to a natural floodplain meadow. A new channel and mouth will be constructed adjacent to the campground. Fill Kahle ditch. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63070
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Stateline, NV.
Caldor Fire Restoration Project EA *UPDATED*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Special use management - Road management - Projects that may affect Wilderness (for mailing list contacts)	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2025	Expected:04/2026	04/2026	Brian Garrett 530-543-2617 brian.garrett@usda.gov
Description: The Caldor Fire affected lands within the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. This project would seek to remove hazard trees, remove burned material, and restore soils/streams/meadows within the project area. New roads may be needed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65228
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within and adjacent to areas burned by the Caldor Fire on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
El Dorado Co Bike Path - South Tahoe Greenway - Lodi Ave. CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/26/2024	Expected:03/2025	07/2025	Karen Kuentz 530-543-2774 karen.kuentz@usda.gov
Description: El Dorado County has applied for authorization to construct a portion of the South Tahoe Greenway multiuse path on National Forest System lands.
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Near Lodi Ave, Barbara Ave, and Beecher Ave in South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County - Renew Erosion Control SUP CE	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/30/2020	Expected:02/2022	03/2022	Karen Kuentz 530-543-2774 karen.kuentz@usda.gov
Description: The special use permits for El Dorado County have expired and an application for their renewal has been submitted. The permits authorize erosion control improvements on National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58464
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Many locations throughout El Dorado County.
El Dorado County - South Tahoe Greenway Path - Johnson Meadow CE *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management - Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2025	Expected:04/2025	06/2025	Karen Kuentz 530-543-2774 karen.kuentz@usda.gov
Description: Construction of 1.2 miles of Class 1 shared-use path from Winnemucca Avenue towards Johnson Meadow, of which 140 feet are on National Forest System lands.
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. APN 025-061-024, near Lodi Avenue and Barbara St. in S. Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County Tahoma erosion control CSA#5 CE	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 02/01/2024	Expected:06/2024	07/2024	David Immeker 530-543-2711 david.immeker@usda.gov
Description: El Dorado County has applied for an amendment to one of their erosion control special use permits to authorize construction of structures on NFS land to provide erosion control and stormwater management.
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mt Diablo Meridian T. 14 N., R. 17 E., sec. 18 near Rubicon Bay.
Flick Point II Water Quality and Ecosystem Improvement Project CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management - Watershed management - Road management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2025	Expected:12/2025	06/2026	Robert Gibson 000-000-0000 Robert.Gibson@usda.gov
Description: Project to improve Stormwater Quality on county rights-of-way within the Flick Point neighborhood of Carnelian Bay. The project includes a non-motorized multi-use trail and improvements to the Watson Creek stream environment zone. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65941
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Agate Bay sub-watershed and the Flick Point neighborhood of Carnelian Bay.
Lake Tahoe West EA *UPDATED*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management	In Progress: Scoping Start 04/10/2020 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 01/2025	Expected:12/2025	01/2026	Brian Garrett 530-543-2617 brian.garrett@usda.gov
Description: Healthy Forests and Watershed planning at a landscape scale on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52975
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado, Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West Shore of Lake Tahoe.
Logan Creek Estates GID Permit Renewal and Water Tank Construction CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2025	Expected:05/2025	05/2025	Karen Kuentz 530-543-2774 karen.kuentz@usda.gov
Description: Renewal of special use permit, removal and replacement of the water storage tank
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North Peak Drive in Logan Creek Estates, APN 1418-22-611-026.
Marlette Creek Restoration and State Route 28 Crossing Improvement Project CE *UPDATED*	- Watershed management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2025	Expected:04/2025	08/2025	Robert Gibson 000-000-0000 Robert.Gibson@usda.gov
Description: Restoration of Marlette Creek upstream and downstream of the Highway 28 culvert crossing, and along the South Fork of Marlette Creek upstream of the highway crossing. The culvert will be retrofitted to improve fish passage conditions. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63071
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Marlette Creek on East Shore of Lake Tahoe.
Placer County North Tahoe Bike Trail Segment 1 CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 03/01/2022	Expected:02/2025	11/2025	Karen Kuentz 530-543-2774 karen.kuentz@usda.gov
Description: Process special use permit application for construction of Segment 1 (1.7 miles; 2.88ac. on federal lands) of paved, non-motorized, multi-use North Tahoe Regional Trail connecting Kings Beach and Tahoe City. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60221
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approx 1.7 miles length from the North Tahoe Regional Park in Tahoe Vista to Carnelian Bay Ave., Carnelian Bay, CA.
SR 28 Secret Harbor Parking Lot Determination of NEPA Adequacy EA(DNA)	- Recreation management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2023	Expected:02/2024	05/2024	Michael Gabor 530-543-2642 michael.gabor@usda.gov
Description: Determination of NEPA Adequacy to move the proposed location of the SR 28 Secret Harbor Parking lot to the south along FS Road in the location of a previous fuels project landing on NFS road 1556 ---DNA associated project number: 52969 Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65222
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. SR 28 Secret Harbor Parking Lot on East Shore of Lake Tahoe.
STPUD sewer facility near Baldwin Beach - relocated line CE	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2024	Expected:08/2024	09/2024	Karen Kuentz 530-543-2774 karen.kuentz@usda.gov
Description: South Tahoe Public Utility District has applied for an amendment to their sewer special use permit to authorize the relocation of a portion of sewer line, to better service the sewer main and to remove potential hazards from a sensitive area.
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Baldwin Beach, South Lake Tahoe, CA.
STPUD sewer work at Pope Beach CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 04/23/2024	04/2024	Karen Kuentz 530-543-2774 karen.kuentz@usda.gov
Description: South Tahoe Public Utility District has applied for an amendment to authorize the installation of a new equipment shelter and repairs to an existing sewer facility, repair damage to the facility and allow Pope Beach to operate restrooms this season.
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pope Beach, South Lake Tahoe, CA.
South Tahoe Public Utility District - Angora Road SUP renewal CE	- Special use management	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Lindsay Gusses 530-543-2637 lindsay.gusses@usda.gov
Description: Renew the special use permit (SUP) for the expired Angora water tank access road. The application proposes that the road be added via amendment to an existing SUP that authorizes all STPUD water system improvements. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58445
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The access road extends from the end of Michael Court to the STPUD water tank in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
T-Mobile Meeks Bay water tank communications site additional equipment CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 02/01/2024	Expected:02/2025	05/2025	Karen Kuentz 530-543-2774 karen.kuentz@usda.gov
Description: T-Mobile has applied for an amendment to their communications site lease to authorize the addition of a diesel power generator and associated equipment.
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 590 Lakeridge Dr, Tahoma CA.
Trimmer Peak Whitebark Pine Planting CE *UPDATED*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management	Completed	Actual: 09/20/2024	10/2024	Emma Williams 530-543-2842 Emma.Williams@usda.gov
Description: Regenerate whitebark pine on Trimmer Peak in a stand affected by the Caldor Fire.
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - T12N, R19E, S24. Trimmer Peak in El Dorado County, California approximately one mile west of Free Saddle.
Trimont Land Co. (Northstar) cross-country ski trails CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	Completed	Actual: 11/14/2024	12/2024	Cecilia Reed 530-303-2412 cecilia.reed@usda.gov
Description: Trimont Land Co (Northstar Ski Resort) has applied for a 5-year special use permit to groom 1.25 miles of cross-country ski trails.
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sections 9 & 4, T.16N., R17E MDBM.
Upper Bijou Park Creek Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Project CE *UPDATED*	- Watershed management	In Progress: Scoping Start 11/30/2022	Expected:02/2025	05/2025	Theresa Cody 530-543-2788 theresa.cody@usda.gov
Description: Project will construct erosion control improvements in the urban area of the Upper Bijou Park Creek, addressing flooding issues and needed roadway improvements. Creek channel will also be restored upstream and downstream of Pioneer Trail Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63072
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South Lake Tahoe, CA.
Verizon New Communications Facility - Spooner CE *NEW LISTING*	- Special use management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2025	Expected:05/2025	06/2025	Karen Kuentz 530-543-2774 karen.kuentz@usda.gov
Description: New equipment shelter and tower at existing communications site.
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Existing communications site at Spooner Summit.
Winter Recreation and Over Snow Vehicle Travel Management EA	- Land management planning - Recreation management - Facility management - Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 09/20/2019 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 01/2025	Expected:09/2025	10/2025	Ashley Sibr 530-543-2615 ashley.sibr@usda.gov
Description: Designate roads, trails, and areas where OSV use is in accordance with Subpart C of the Travel Management Rule. Create snow-play areas, expand parking lots, and groom motorized and non-motorized trails. Add a Forest Plan Amendment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47342
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, El Dorado, Placer, Douglas, Washoe, Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lake Tahoe Basin.
Zephyr Cove Resort Facility Improvements EA *NEW LISTING*	- Recreation management - Special use management - Facility management	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Daniel Cressy 530-543-2857 daniel.cressy@usda.gov
Description: Current work is determining the scope and scale of future improvements at Zephyr Cove Resort. There are no specific projects proposed yet. Project description will be updated when actual projects are developed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67060
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Zephyr Cove Resort including the Zephyr Shoals property (formerly known as Dreyfus Estate).
Zephyr Cove Resort Pier Health and Safety Expansion EA	- Facility management	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2024	Expected:05/2025	11/2025	Daniel Cressy 530-543-2857 daniel.cressy@usda.gov
Description: Expand the existing pier at Zephyr Cove Resort to provide facilities for public health and safety agencies in and around Douglas County that utilize boats to fulfill their missions.
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Zephyr Cove Resort in Zephyr Cove, NV.
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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2025 to 03/31/2025
Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.

Projects Occurring Nationwide

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

Land Management Plan Direction for Old-Growth Forest Conditions Across the National Forest System
EIS

- Land management planning

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/21/2024
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2024

Expected:01/2025

01/2025

Jennifer McRae
202-791-8488
SM.FS.NFSWONGA@usda.gov

Description: Amend all land management plans for units of the National Forest System to include consistent direction to conserve and steward existing and recruit future old-growth forest conditions and to monitor their condition across planning areas of NFS.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65356

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forests and Grasslands (128 units).

Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS

- Regulations, Directives, Orders

On Hold

N/A

Sarah Shoemaker
907-586-7886
sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us

Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.

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Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region

Project Name

Project Purpose

Planning Status

Decision

Expected Implementation

Project Contact

AT&T New Communication Site SUP
CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Lindsay Gusses
530-543-2637
lindsay.gusses@usda.gov

Description: AT&T has proposed to construct a new cellular communications site. The site would include a 140-foot tower and an equipment shed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58443

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The communications site would be located off Bald Eagle Drive in Tahoma, CA.

Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project
EA

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 09/27/2024

Expected:01/2025

05/2025

Michael Gabor
530-543-2642
michael.gabor@usda.gov

Description: Project would alter trail system map to allow Class 1 e-bikes on specific trails and clarify trails where motorized access is permitted. Also would upgrade road/trail crossings over streams and wet areas, and upgrade trailhead parking areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54566

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service trails throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.

Burke Creek Restoration Project
CE

*UPDATED*

- Watershed management

Completed

Actual: 04/02/2024

07/2024

Theresa Cody
530-543-2788
theresa.cody@usda.gov

Description: Restoration of Burke Creek through Rabe Meadow to the mouth at Lake Tahoe. Existing Jennings Pond will be returned to a natural floodplain meadow. A new channel and mouth will be constructed adjacent to the campground. Fill Kahle ditch.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63070

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Stateline, NV.

Caldor Fire Restoration Project
EA

*UPDATED*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Special use management
- Road management
- Projects that may affect Wilderness (for mailing list contacts)

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2025

Expected:04/2026

04/2026

Brian Garrett
530-543-2617
brian.garrett@usda.gov

Description: The Caldor Fire affected lands within the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. This project would seek to remove hazard trees, remove burned material, and restore soils/streams/meadows within the project area. New roads may be needed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65228

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within and adjacent to areas burned by the Caldor Fire on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.

El Dorado Co Bike Path - South Tahoe Greenway - Lodi Ave.
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/26/2024

Expected:03/2025

07/2025

Karen Kuentz
530-543-2774
karen.kuentz@usda.gov

Description: El Dorado County has applied for authorization to construct a portion of the South Tahoe Greenway multiuse path on National Forest System lands.

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Near Lodi Ave, Barbara Ave, and Beecher Ave in South Lake Tahoe.

El Dorado County - Renew Erosion Control SUP
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2020

Expected:02/2022

03/2022

Karen Kuentz
530-543-2774
karen.kuentz@usda.gov

Description: The special use permits for El Dorado County have expired and an application for their renewal has been submitted. The permits authorize erosion control improvements on National Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58464

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Many locations throughout El Dorado County.

El Dorado County - South Tahoe Greenway Path - Johnson Meadow
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management
- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2025

Expected:04/2025

06/2025

Karen Kuentz
530-543-2774
karen.kuentz@usda.gov

Description: Construction of 1.2 miles of Class 1 shared-use path from Winnemucca Avenue towards Johnson Meadow, of which 140 feet are on National Forest System lands.

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. APN 025-061-024, near Lodi Avenue and Barbara St. in S. Lake Tahoe.

El Dorado County Tahoma erosion control CSA#5
CE

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/01/2024

Expected:06/2024

07/2024

David Immeker
530-543-2711
david.immeker@usda.gov

Description: El Dorado County has applied for an amendment to one of their erosion control special use permits to authorize construction of structures on NFS land to provide erosion control and stormwater management.

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mt Diablo Meridian T. 14 N., R. 17 E., sec. 18 near Rubicon Bay.

Flick Point II Water Quality and Ecosystem Improvement Project
CE

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management
- Watershed management
- Road management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2025

Expected:12/2025

06/2026

Robert Gibson
000-000-0000
Robert.Gibson@usda.gov

Description: Project to improve Stormwater Quality on county rights-of-way within the Flick Point neighborhood of Carnelian Bay. The project includes a non-motorized multi-use trail and improvements to the Watson Creek stream environment zone.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65941

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Agate Bay sub-watershed and the Flick Point neighborhood of Carnelian Bay.

Lake Tahoe West
EA

*UPDATED*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/10/2020
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 01/2025

Expected:12/2025

01/2026

Brian Garrett
530-543-2617
brian.garrett@usda.gov

Description: Healthy Forests and Watershed planning at a landscape scale on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52975

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado, Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. West Shore of Lake Tahoe.

Logan Creek Estates GID Permit Renewal and Water Tank Construction
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2025

Expected:05/2025

05/2025

Karen Kuentz
530-543-2774
karen.kuentz@usda.gov

Description: Renewal of special use permit, removal and replacement of the water storage tank

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North Peak Drive in Logan Creek Estates, APN 1418-22-611-026.

Marlette Creek Restoration and State Route 28 Crossing Improvement Project
CE

*UPDATED*

- Watershed management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2025

Expected:04/2025

08/2025

Robert Gibson
000-000-0000
Robert.Gibson@usda.gov

Description: Restoration of Marlette Creek upstream and downstream of the Highway 28 culvert crossing, and along the South Fork of Marlette Creek upstream of the highway crossing. The culvert will be retrofitted to improve fish passage conditions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63071

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Marlette Creek on East Shore of Lake Tahoe.

Placer County North Tahoe Bike Trail Segment 1
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/01/2022

Expected:02/2025

11/2025

Karen Kuentz
530-543-2774
karen.kuentz@usda.gov

Description: Process special use permit application for construction of Segment 1 (1.7 miles; 2.88ac. on federal lands) of paved, non-motorized, multi-use North Tahoe Regional Trail connecting Kings Beach and Tahoe City.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60221

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approx 1.7 miles length from the North Tahoe Regional Park in Tahoe Vista to Carnelian Bay Ave., Carnelian Bay, CA.

SR 28 Secret Harbor Parking Lot Determination of NEPA Adequacy
EA(DNA)

- Recreation management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2023

Expected:02/2024

05/2024

Michael Gabor
530-543-2642
michael.gabor@usda.gov

Description: Determination of NEPA Adequacy to move the proposed location of the SR 28 Secret Harbor Parking lot to the south along FS Road in the location of a previous fuels project landing on NFS road 1556
---DNA associated project number: 52969
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65222

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. SR 28 Secret Harbor Parking Lot on East Shore of Lake Tahoe.

STPUD sewer facility near Baldwin Beach - relocated line
CE

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2024

Expected:08/2024

09/2024

Karen Kuentz
530-543-2774
karen.kuentz@usda.gov

Description: South Tahoe Public Utility District has applied for an amendment to their sewer special use permit to authorize the relocation of a portion of sewer line, to better service the sewer main and to remove potential hazards from a sensitive area.

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Baldwin Beach, South Lake Tahoe, CA.

STPUD sewer work at Pope Beach
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 04/23/2024

04/2024

Karen Kuentz
530-543-2774
karen.kuentz@usda.gov

Description: South Tahoe Public Utility District has applied for an amendment to authorize the installation of a new equipment shelter and repairs to an existing sewer facility, repair damage to the facility and allow Pope Beach to operate restrooms this season.

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pope Beach, South Lake Tahoe, CA.

South Tahoe Public Utility District - Angora Road SUP renewal
CE

- Special use management

Cancelled

N/A

Lindsay Gusses
530-543-2637
lindsay.gusses@usda.gov

Description: Renew the special use permit (SUP) for the expired Angora water tank access road. The application proposes that the road be added via amendment to an existing SUP that authorizes all STPUD water system improvements.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58445

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The access road extends from the end of Michael Court to the STPUD water tank in South Lake Tahoe, CA.

T-Mobile Meeks Bay water tank communications site additional equipment
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/01/2024

Expected:02/2025

05/2025

Karen Kuentz
530-543-2774
karen.kuentz@usda.gov

Description: T-Mobile has applied for an amendment to their communications site lease to authorize the addition of a diesel power generator and associated equipment.

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 590 Lakeridge Dr, Tahoma CA.

Trimmer Peak Whitebark Pine Planting
CE

*UPDATED*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management

Completed

Actual: 09/20/2024

10/2024

Emma Williams
530-543-2842
Emma.Williams@usda.gov

Description: Regenerate whitebark pine on Trimmer Peak in a stand affected by the Caldor Fire.

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - T12N, R19E, S24. Trimmer Peak in El Dorado County, California approximately one mile west of Free Saddle.

Trimont Land Co. (Northstar) cross-country ski trails
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 11/14/2024

12/2024

Cecilia Reed
530-303-2412
cecilia.reed@usda.gov

Description: Trimont Land Co (Northstar Ski Resort) has applied for a 5-year special use permit to groom 1.25 miles of cross-country ski trails.

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sections 9 & 4, T.16N., R17E MDBM.

Upper Bijou Park Creek Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Project
CE

*UPDATED*

- Watershed management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/30/2022

Expected:02/2025

05/2025

Theresa Cody
530-543-2788
theresa.cody@usda.gov

Description: Project will construct erosion control improvements in the urban area of the Upper Bijou Park Creek, addressing flooding issues and needed roadway improvements. Creek channel will also be restored upstream and downstream of Pioneer Trail
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63072

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South Lake Tahoe, CA.

Verizon New Communications Facility - Spooner
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2025

Expected:05/2025

06/2025

Karen Kuentz
530-543-2774
karen.kuentz@usda.gov

Description: New equipment shelter and tower at existing communications site.

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Existing communications site at Spooner Summit.

Winter Recreation and Over Snow Vehicle Travel Management
EA

- Land management planning
- Recreation management
- Facility management
- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/20/2019
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 01/2025

Expected:09/2025

10/2025

Ashley Sibr
530-543-2615
ashley.sibr@usda.gov

Description: Designate roads, trails, and areas where OSV use is in accordance with Subpart C of the Travel Management Rule. Create snow-play areas, expand parking lots, and groom motorized and non-motorized trails. Add a Forest Plan Amendment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47342

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California, Nevada. COUNTY - Alpine, El Dorado, Placer, Douglas, Washoe, Carson City (city). LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lake Tahoe Basin.

Zephyr Cove Resort Facility Improvements
EA

*NEW LISTING*

- Recreation management
- Special use management
- Facility management

Cancelled

N/A

Daniel Cressy
530-543-2857
daniel.cressy@usda.gov

Description: Current work is determining the scope and scale of future improvements at Zephyr Cove Resort. There are no specific projects proposed yet. Project description will be updated when actual projects are developed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67060

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Zephyr Cove Resort including the Zephyr Shoals property (formerly known as Dreyfus Estate).

Zephyr Cove Resort Pier Health and Safety Expansion
EA

- Facility management

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2024

Expected:05/2025

11/2025

Daniel Cressy
530-543-2857
daniel.cressy@usda.gov

Description: Expand the existing pier at Zephyr Cove Resort to provide facilities for public health and safety agencies in and around Douglas County that utilize boats to fulfill their missions.

Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Zephyr Cove Resort in Zephyr Cove, NV.

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