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Proposed Projects

Note: Not all proposed projects may appear on the map. See the list below for a more complete list.

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The Forest Service follows NEPA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this rule, Forest Service officials determine which proposed projects are shared for public input.

The agency no longer issues a schedule of proposed actions (SOPA) report. Below is the current list of proposed projects available for review—your opportunity to learn more, share feedback, and stay engaged in decisions that shape the future of our public lands.

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Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Proposed Projects

AT&T has proposed to construct a new cellular communications site. The site would include a 140-foot tower and an equipment shed.

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.

Post-fire restoration project to restore desired ecological processes in the forest, watershed, and aquatic habitat within the Caldor burn area.

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.

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.

The Incline Village General Improvement District requests a special use permit to construct a dog park with fencing, parking, trails, and restrooms on approx. 3 acres of a 13-acre parcel.

Healthy Forests and Watershed planning at a landscape scale on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe

Conduct aquatic plant control and management throughout suitable habitat areas in Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada and the Truckee River. Partners with Tahoe Resource Conservation District and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.

Use mechanical methods for control of target invasive fish in the Lake Tahoe regions. Target invasive fish species are species that contribute to declines in native and desirable recreational non-native fish.

Restoration of Meeks Creek in Meeks Marina, remove marina, reconstruct Meeks campground, BMPs, pedestrian bridge over Meeks Creek, pathways, beach access, parking improvements, utility upgrades, alternatives for a pier

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

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.

The proposed project will protect and restore approximately 900 lineal feet of stream bank, riparian and wet meadow habitat. It will also provide conservation and protection for approximately 2,000 lineal feet of river.

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.

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.

Proposed Project Archive

Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Proposed Project Archive.