Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee (LTFAC)

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How the LTFAC was formed

The Secretary of Agriculture established an advisory committee, chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) on July 17, 1998.  The Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee is made up of citizens concerned with the environmental and economic health of the Lake Tahoe Region.  The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice to the Secretary of Agriculture and to the Federal Interagency Partnership on how the Partnership can best fulfill its duties pursuant to Executive Order 13057 and how to facilitate the integration and coordination of appropriate federal programs and funds to help achieve the goals of the Lake Tahoe Regional Environmental Improvement Program.

The advice of the Committee consists of the consensus of its members, representing the broad array of local, regional, state, and national interests.  The Committee Charter outlines the specific agencies/interests that are represented on the committee.  Members of the Committee serve without pay, but may be reimbursed for travel expenses.  The length of their term is two years.  

Appointments to the Committee are made by the Secretary of Agriculture.  Equal opportunity practices, in line with USDA policies, are followed in all appointments to the Committee. 

LTFAC Recommendations to the Federal Interagency Partnership

Please follow this link to review Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee recommendations to the Federal Interagency Partnership. 

Attending an LTFAC Meeting

All Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public. Meetings are published 15 days in advance in the Federal Register and announced by the local news media.  Agendas for the meetings can be downloaded. A public comment period has also been established during each formal meeting. Comments can be submitted in writing to the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit or presented orally at the designated time.  

The current Committee Representatives are:

Please follow the links provided below if you would like to email your Constituency Contacts.

1. Ms. Coleen L. Shade: Education
2. Ms. A. Rochelle Nason: Environmental
3. Mr. Alonso Rusk: Gaming
4. Mr. Michael Berg: Labor
5. Mr. John Pang: Local Government/California
6. Mr. Dave Childs: Local Government/Nevada
7. Mr. Gregory E. McKay: Member-at-Large
8. Ms. Michelle Sweeney: Member-at-Large
9. Mr. Bob Anderson: National Environmental
10. Mr. Mark Kimbrough: North Shore Economics & Recreation
11. Mr. John R. Falk: Property Rights
12. Mr. Steve Teshara: Resort Associations
13. Dr. James Thomas: Science & Research
14. Mr. Andrew Bray: Ski Resorts
15. Mr. Andrew Strain: South Shore Economics & Recreation
16. Mr. Patrick Wright: State of California
17. Mr. Jim Lawrence: State of Nevada
18. Mr. Peter Kraatz: Transportation
19. Mr. John Singlaub: Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
20. Chairman Waldo W. Walker: Washoe Tribe

How to Contact Your LTFAC Member By Constituency

Follow the link provided below for more contact information:

• LTFAC Constituency Contact Information (PDF 97 KB)

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