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Project Details
TCS Project Tracker U.S. Forest Service - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Meeks Bay Ecosystem Restoration (Planning & Design)

Strategy
Hydrologic Process & Geomorphic Feature Restoration
Lead Implementer
U.S. Forest Service - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Funders
U.S. Forest Service - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Unknown or Unspecified
Project Primary Contact
Theresa Cody
Project Stage
Planning/Design
Duration
2027 - 2030
Estimated Total Cost
$15,930,000.00
Secured Funding
$2,070,000.00
No Funding Source Identified Yet
$6,930,000.00
Targeted Funding
$6,930,000.00
Riparian Zone Restoration Hydrologic Process & Geomorphic Feature Restoration
The Meeks Bay restoration project involves the planning for the future of the marina, and restoration of the Meeks Creek lagoon. The shallow warm waters of the marina 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, the project includes upgrades to current camping and day use recreation facilities and opportunities. Phase 1 (planning & design) est. $2 million; Phase 2 (implementation and Hwy 89 bridge replacement) est. $11 million.

Targeted Performance Measure

  • Acres of Habitat Restored/Created
  • Acres of SEZ Restored or Enhanced
  • Acres Treated for Invasive Species
  • Facilities Improved & Created

Pillars of Resilience

  • Biodiversity Conservation
  • Carbon Sequestration
  • Social & Cultural Well-Being
  • Water Security
  • Wetland Integrity
Aerial view of Meeks Bay Marina with diagram (Timing: Before) (~3,939 KB) Credit: USFS
Aerial view of Meeks Bay Marina with diagram
Credit: USFS

Location

Budget

$2,070,000.00 Secured Funding: Lake Tahoe Restoration Act (USFS - LTBMU)

$6,930,000.00 Targeted Funding: Unknown or Unassigned (UNKNOWN)

$6,930,000.00 No Funding Source Identified Yet

Photos

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)
Credit: Swanson Hydrology + Geomorphology
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)
Credit: Swanson Hydrology + Geomorphology
Project last updated 2/26/2026

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