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Meeks Bay Ecosystem Restoration (Planning & Design)

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Contents

Project Overview

Basics

Water Security and Riparian Heath
Riparian Zone Restoration
Hydrologic Process & Geomorphic Feature Restoration
Meeks Bay Ecosystem Restoration (Planning & Design)
Planning/Design
The Meeks Bay restoration project involves the planning for the future of the marina, as well as restoration of the Meeks Creek lagoon. The shallow warm waters create a breeding ground for Aquatic Invasive Species. The desired condition is to restore the lagoon to a natural condition while providing a recreation experience which is lighter on the landscape. In addition to current camping and day use recreation opportunities, the desired condition may include facilities and accommodations for motorized and non-motorized boating in Meeks Bay and upgrades to facilities. Phase 1 (planning & design) est. $2 million; Phase 2 (implementation and Hwy 89 bridge replacement) est. $11 million.
2016
2026
2029
1/31/2025

Project Attributes

Footprint Acres
None

Location

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Meeks Bay Marina, Meeks Bay Campground, Meeks Bay Resort
  • El Dorado
  • Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
  • General Creek-Frontal Lake Tahoe (1605010104)
  • Lake Tahoe (16050101)
  • WUI Defense

Organizations

Funders
  • California Department of Transportation
  • U.S. Forest Service - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
  • Unknown or Unspecified
Lead Implementer
  • U.S. Forest Service - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Contacts

Theresa Cody (theresa.cody@usda.gov)

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
Acres Treated for Invasive Species Form of Removal: Unspecified Invasive Species Type: Aquatic Level of Treatment: Unspecified Not Provided
Facilities Improved & Created Action Performed: Improved Primary Facility Type: Buildings & Grounds Primary Purpose of Facility: Recreation Not Provided

Reported Performance Measures

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

Financials

Budget

$4,830,000.00
$3,170,000.00
$830,000.00
$830,000.00
Total
Caltrans (Caltrans) $2,000,000.00 $0.00 $2,000,000.00
Lake Tahoe Restoration Act (USFS - LTBMU) $1,170,000.00 $0.00 $1,170,000.00
Unknown or Unassigned (UNKNOWN) $0.00 $830,000.00 $830,000.00
Total $3,170,000.00 $830,000.00 $4,000,000.00
Comment: None provided

Reported Expenditures

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total
Lake Tahoe Restoration Act (USFS - LTBMU) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,500.00 $175,000.00 $342,000.00 $167,000.00 $145,300.00 $220,000.00 $0.00 $1,052,800.00
Grand Total $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,500.00 $175,000.00 $342,000.00 $167,000.00 $145,300.00 $220,000.00 $0.00 $1,052,800.00
Note: None provided

Pillars of Resilience

Pillars of Resilience

Project Details

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Photos

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    Aerial view of Meeks Bay Marina with diagram (Timing: Before) (~3,939 KB) Credit: USFS

    Aerial view of Meeks Bay Marina with diagram
    (Timing: Before) (~3,939 KB)
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    Changes in lodgepole pine forest between 1939 and 1992. (Timing: Before) (~2,088 KB) Credit: Swanson Hydrology + Geomorphology

    Changes in lodgepole pine forest between 1939 and 1992.
    (Timing: Before) (~2,088 KB)
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    Meeks Bay Marina ~1960 prior to construction of the marina. (Timing: Before) (~1,678 KB) Credit: Swanson Hydrology + Geomorphology

    Meeks Bay Marina ~1960 prior to construction of the marina.
    (Timing: Before) (~1,678 KB)

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