California Tahoe Conservancy

"The California Tahoe Conservancy's mission is to preserve, protect, restore, enhance and sustain the unique and significant natural resources and recreational opportunities of the Lake Tahoe Basin."

Thank you for visiting the California Tahoe Conservancy website - your interest is appreciated. The Conservancy is currently undertaking a comprehensive update of this website, which will include board materials and member profiles, project updates and summaries, interactive maps and much more. If you need immediate assistance, please feel free to contact us at: (530) 542-5580.

The California Tahoe Conservancy is an independent State agency within the Resources Agency of the State of California. It was established in its present form by State law in 1984 (Chapter 1239, Statutes of 1984). Its jurisdiction extends only to the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Conservancy is not a regulatory agency. It was established to develop and implement programs through acquisitions and site improvements to improve water quality in Lake Tahoe, preserve the scenic beauty and recreational opportunities of the region, provide public access, preserve wildlife habitat areas, and manage and restore lands to protect the natural environment.

• Non-Motorized Boating and the Lake Tahoe Water Trail



• South Tahoe Greenway Shared-Use Trail – 2008 EIR/EIS/EIS Scoping Documents



• Angora Fire Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan



• California Tahoe Conservancy Prescribed Burn Activities

For weekly updates on the Conservancy's burn activities, phone (530) 542-5580 ext. 3


• Employment and State Examinations  Updated: 06/18/08



• Progress Report

This report is an update of the California Tahoe Conservancy's progress in achieving its objectives, from the beginning of its operations in 1985.


• Tahoe Conservancy Programs

The Conservancy's primary objectives are:
• To protect the natural environment of the basin, with priority placed on preserving the exceptional clarity and quality of the waters of Lake Tahoe.
• To increase public access and recreation opportunities for visitors to the lake.
• To preserve and enhance the broad diversity of wildlife habitat in the Tahoe Basin.



• Board

Board Meeting Notices and Agenda





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