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Polaris Creek and Wetland Restoration, Phase I Planning

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Contents

Project Overview

Basics

Water Security and Riparian Heath
Riparian Zone Restoration
Hydrologic Process & Geomorphic Feature Restoration
Polaris Creek and Wetland Restoration, Phase I Planning
Planning/Design
The creek and wetland complex found along Polaris Creek has been significantly impared due to development of residential and recreational facilities. The degraded wet meadow habitat areas adversely impact the associated fish and wildlife habitat values, and these disturbances have significant impacts on water quality, floodplain processes, and fish passage. In Phase I, an Opportunities and Constraints Feasibility Analysis has been conducted to explore the restoration potential of the Polaris Creek and Wetland complex while also addressing and accommodating recreational uses that currently occur at this site; a ball field, playground, campground, and restroom/parking facilities.
2017
2018
2020
1/16/2025

Project Attributes

Footprint Acres
None

Location

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  • Placer
  • Not in a National Forest
  • Third Creek-Frontal Lake Tahoe (1605010101)
  • Lake Tahoe (16050101)
  • WUI Defense

Organizations

Funders
  • California Tahoe Conservancy
  • Tahoe City Public Utility District
Lead Implementer
  • Tahoe Resource Conservation District
Partner
  • Tahoe City Public Utility District

Contacts

Andrew Schurr (aschurr@tahoercd.org)

Performance Measures

Expected Performance Measures

Acres of Habitat Restored/Created Action Taken: Unspecified Habitat Type: Unspecified Not Provided
Acres of SEZ Restored or Enhanced Action Performed: Unspecified Not Provided
Facilities Improved & Created Action Performed: Unspecified Primary Facility Type: Unspecified Primary Purpose of Facility: Unspecified Not Provided

Reported Performance Measures

Reported Performance Measures are not relevant for Projects in the Planning/Design stage.

Financials

Budget

$300,000.00
$282,000.00
$0.00
$18,000.00
Total
Proposition 1 (CTC) $282,000.00 $0.00 $282,000.00
Total $282,000.00 $0.00 $282,000.00
Comment: None provided

Reported Expenditures

2017 2018 2019 2020 Total
Proposition 1 (CTC) $0.00 $5,000.00 $108,349.00 $91,425.00 $204,774.00
Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Grand Total $0.00 $5,000.00 $108,349.00 $91,425.00 $204,774.00
Note: None provided

Pillars of Resilience

Pillars of Resilience

No Pillars of Resilience set for this Project.

Project Details

Attachments

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Notes

01/15/2025 1:24 PM System Project on hold while partners continue to consider options.
01/14/2024 5:29 PM System Project currently on hold while project partners assess potential options.
01/14/2023 7:51 PM System Project partners have expressed interest in continuing into environmental (CEQA) discussions are currently underway and a funding search has begun.
01/12/2022 9:54 PM System Future project phases currently on hold awaiting continued funding and stakeholder coordination.
01/15/2021 10:55 AM System Planning/design is now complete. Project will stay in planning phase and the following implementing phases will be reported in the same project to keep costs together.
01/12/2021 5:10 PM System This phase of the project is now complete. Not all funding was expended by partners and funding was returned to Prop 1 at Tahoe Conservancy.

External Links

  • Final Feasibility Study for Polaris Creek and Wetland Restoration

Photos

Photos

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    Polaris Project Area (Timing: Before) (~602 KB) Credit: Balance Hydrologics

    Polaris Project Area
    (Timing: Before) (~602 KB)

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