Welcome to the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit!

Located in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Lake Tahoe's beautiful, sapphire-blue waters straddle the California-Nevada state line. The lake's elevation averages 6,225 feet, and surrounding peaks reach heights of up to 10,880 feet. Relaxation and recreation abound in the Lake Tahoe Basin.  Please come and enjoy one of your national treasures

Tahoe Working Group Meeting Moved to Forest Service Office

South Lake Tahoe, CA. --The meeting scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 4, has been moved from Lake Tahoe Community College to the Forest Supervisor's Office located at 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA. The meeting will be held in the Emerald Bay Conference room from 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. If you need more information, please contact Arla Hains at (530) 543-2773.

Forest Service Public Meeting for Proposed Angora Fire Ecosystem Restoration Plan

South Lake Tahoe, CA. --The U.S. Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. to discuss its proposal for restoring the Angora Fire area

If you have questions concerning special needs for this public meeting or to request sign language interpretation, contact Chaz Cazplicki, Civil Rights Officer no later than February 24, 2009 at (530) 543-2659 or TTY (530) 543-0956 or via email at cczaplicki@fs.fed.us.

Comments concerning this project will be most helpful if they are submitted by Friday, March 13, 2009, which is the end of the 30-day public scoping period. For further information regarding this proposed action, contact Duncan Leao or Richard Vacirca, Interdisciplinary Team Leaders at (530) 543-2600. The proposal as well as project maps are available on the LTBMU website: www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/projects.

For additional information, please visit the Angora Fire Restoration Project web page

Wildland Firefighting Training

Interested in Hard Work and Long Hours?

South Lake Tahoe, CA. --The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is looking for exceptional individuals willing to work long, hard hours in demanding situations. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in a firefighting career

Forest Closure Extended as Hazard Tree Removal Continues in the Angora Fire Area Near Seneca Pond

South Lake Tahoe, CA. --A temporary forest closure has been extended through March 15, 2009 for roads and trails near Seneca Pond to facilitate operations and provide for public safety around equipment and falling trees during the Angora Hazard Tree Removal Project. The closure will affect portions of Forest Road No. 12N20, Forest Trail No. 17E49 (Gunmount Trail) and Trail No. 17E49.4. The closure will be in effect every day from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from February 20 through March 15, 2009.

Read the Forest Order
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Winter Parking for Spring Creek Area

South Lake Tahoe, CA. --The Forest Service has implemented winter parking procedures for the Spring Creek area to protect water quality by reducing soil damage and erosion. The Spring Creek winter parking procedures will remain in effect over the winter, and a closed and locked gate will be maintained through May 10, 2009

2009 Ski with a Ranger Program

A Partnership Between Heavenly Mountain Resort and the US Forest Service

South Lake Tahoe, CA. --Come join a Forest Service ranger on an interpretive tour at Heavenly Mountain Resort! The tour covers the natural and cultural history of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Tour guides will highlight the areas of: water quality, watershed restoration, habitat improvement, fire and fuels management and responsible recreation. Both intermediate level skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to join! The tour is one hour and meets at the top of the Heavenly Gondola

Forest Service Provides $6 Million for Lake Tahoe Community Fire Protection Projects

Nevada Fire Safe Council to Coordinate Project Selection and Funding

South Lake Tahoe, CA. --The United States Forest Service is providing more than $6 million in a grant to the Nevada Fire Safe Council (NVFSC) to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire on private lands around the communities of the Lake Tahoe Basin

2009 Winter Trek Express

South Lake Tahoe, CA. --The US Forest Service, Heavenly Ski Resort, the City of South Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Heritage Foundation are excited to announce the 5th year of our high mountain Winter Trek Express. The 5th Grade Snowshoe program will take place Mondays through Fridays starting January 12 and continuing through March 27, 2009

Urban Lot Management Program

The Forest Service initiated the Urban Lot Management Program in 1991 to address management issues on urban intermix parcels. The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit manages these lands with an emphasis on protecting water quality conditions and community open space. Please visit the "Urban Lots" web page and learn

Forests with a Future Campaign

The US Forest Service is initiating the Forests with a Future campaign in California and parts of Nevada to protect Sierra Nevada old-growth forests, wildlife and communities against catastrophic wildfires. This campaign is a new proactive approach aimed at restoring natural conditions to our forests and building public understanding of the need for action while encouraging people to help. Visit the Forests with a Future website for more information.

Prescribed Fire Information Hotline 

(530) 543-2600 ext. 6 
24 Hour Information

The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit maintains the hotline number service to provide recorded information and updates on prescribed fire activity that may be conducted or you may visit our
Current Prescribed Fire Activity web page.