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TCS Project Tracker California Tahoe Conservancy

Upper Truckee River - Tahoe Pines Restoration and Public Access Project

Strategy
Hydrologic Process & Geomorphic Feature Restoration
Lead Implementer
California Tahoe Conservancy
Funders
California Tahoe Conservancy, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (California Great Basin Region)
Project Primary Contact
Mark Sedlock
Project Stage
Completed
Duration
2019 - 2022
Riparian Zone Restoration Hydrologic Process & Geomorphic Feature Restoration
This project includes restoration and recreation improvements within the former Tahoe Pines Campground in Meyers. Project restores uplands, riparian habitat, floodplain, and riverbanks while providing public access improvements such as a new accessible trail, bridge, and parking lot, in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Key Accomplishments

  • Acres of Habitat Restored/Created: 6.90 acres
  • Acres of SEZ Restored or Enhanced: 1.00 acres
  • Facilities Improved & Created: 2 count

Pillars of Resilience

  • Biodiversity Conservation
  • Economic Diversity
  • Forest Resilience
  • Social & Cultural Well-Being
  • Water Security
  • Wetland Integrity
New bridge on path to Upper Truckee River (Timing: After) (~7,805 KB) Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
New bridge on path to Upper Truckee River
Credit: Tahoe Conservancy

Location

Expenditures

Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $1,588,104.00
California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC): $1,095,261

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBOR): $492,843

Photos

Disturbed flooplain in campsites area (Timing: Before) (~508 KB) Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
Disturbed flooplain in campsites area (Timing: Before)
Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
Flooding at Tahoe Pines Campground (Timing: Before) (~148 KB) Credit: California Tahoe Conservancy
Flooding at Tahoe Pines Campground (Timing: Before)
Credit: California Tahoe Conservancy
Pre Project Site condition (Timing: Before) (~1,009 KB) Credit: Tahoe consesrvancy
Pre Project Site condition (Timing: Before)
Credit: Tahoe consesrvancy
Parking lot construction (Timing: During) (~4,870 KB) Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
Parking lot construction (Timing: During)
Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
Swale inlet construction (Timing: During) (~5,113 KB) Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
Swale inlet construction (Timing: During)
Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
Floodplain swale construction (Timing: During) (~5,604 KB) Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
Floodplain swale construction (Timing: During)
Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
Restored Floodplain June 2021 (Timing: After) (~6,371 KB) Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
Restored Floodplain June 2021 (Timing: After)
Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
New trail to the Upper Truckee River (Timing: After) (~6,756 KB) Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
New trail to the Upper Truckee River (Timing: After)
Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
New parking lot with water quality improvements (Timing: After) (~6,023 KB) Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
New parking lot with water quality improvements (Timing: After)
Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
Floodplain swale October 2020 (Timing: After) (~6,307 KB) Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
Floodplain swale October 2020 (Timing: After)
Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
Swale inlet October 2020 (Timing: After) (~5,392 KB) Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
Swale inlet October 2020 (Timing: After)
Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
Site of demolished caretakers house (Timing: After) (~560 KB) Credit: Tahoe Consservancy
Site of demolished caretakers house (Timing: After)
Credit: Tahoe Consservancy
Restored Floodplain Swale June 2021 (Timing: After) (~3,903 KB) Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
Restored Floodplain Swale June 2021 (Timing: After)
Credit: Tahoe Conservancy
Project last updated 6/25/2025

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