Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2025 to 09/30/2025
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
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 Cable Removal - Baldwin Beach
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2025  		Expected:07/2025  09/2025 Karen Kuentz
530-543-2774
karen.kuentz@usda.gov 
Description: Cable removal at Baldwin Beach
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Baldwin Beach near and in Tallac Creek.
AT&T New Communication Site Lease (Quail Water Tank)
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:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/laketahoebasin/projects/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:09/2025
  		10/2025 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:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/laketahoebasin/projects/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.
CDT New Broadband Installation State Rt. 89/50
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2025  		Expected:08/2025  09/2025 Karen Kuentz
530-543-2774
karen.kuentz@usda.gov 
Description: New underground broadband network to serve surrounding communities.
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado, Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In the pavement or on the shoulder of State Routes 89/50.
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) 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/04/2025
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 09/2025  		Expected:05/2026
  		05/2026 Robert Lorens
530-543-2585
robert.lorens@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:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/laketahoebasin/projects/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:06/2025
  		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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A 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:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/laketahoebasin/projects/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

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special use management 		 Cancelled  N/A  N/A 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
 - Recreation management
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2025  		Expected:12/2025  06/2026 Robert Gibson
530-543-2768
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:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/laketahoebasin/projects/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 06/2025  		Expected:12/2025
  		12/2025 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:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/laketahoebasin/projects/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
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2025  		Expected:08/2025  11/2025 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  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2020  		Expected:06/2025
  		08/2025 Robert Gibson
530-543-2768
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:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/laketahoebasin/projects/63071
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Washoe. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Marlette Creek on East Shore of Lake Tahoe.
NV Energy/Round Hill Pines Boat Charging Powerline and Equipment
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2025  		Expected:08/2025  10/2025 Karen Kuentz
530-543-2774
karen.kuentz@usda.gov 
Description: Issue special use authorization for underground powerline and electric boat charging station.
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - Nevada. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within Round Hill Pines Resort. Powerline runs from Hwy 50 to the pier on Lake Tahoe to the charging equipment.
STPUD Waterline Pioneer Trail
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2025  		Expected:11/2025  05/2026 Karen Kuentz
530-543-2774
karen.kuentz@usda.gov 
Description: Install new waterline under Pioneer Trail
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - El Dorado. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On the pavement and shoulder of Pioneer Trail between Jicarilla Drive and Black Bart Avenue.
T-Mobile Meeks Bay water tank communications site additional equipment
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 04/28/2025  07/2025 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.
Upper Bijou Park Creek Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management  Completed  Actual: 04/23/2025  07/2025 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:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/laketahoebasin/projects/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

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2025  		Expected:07/2025  08/2025 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.
Ward Creek Restoration Project
CE
 - Watershed management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2025  		Expected:11/2025  08/2026 Robert Gibson
530-543-2768
Robert.Gibson@usda.gov 
Description: The project will enhance the hydrologic function and aquatic habitat of Ward Creek, using a variety of techniques including the removal of roads from the floodplain, in-stream wood and rock structures, and revegetation with native plant species.
Location: UNIT - Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit. STATE - California. COUNTY - Placer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Ward Creek Restoration Project includes almost one mile of stream channel, located approximately 2 miles upstream of Lake Tahoe in the lower Ward Creek watershed.
Zephyr Cove Resort Pier Health and Safety Expansion
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Facility management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2025  		Expected:06/2026  07/2026 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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