TRPA ANNOUNCES 2009 OFFICE CLOSURE DATES
Because of budget constraints, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will close one day per month for six months beginning in January. Closure dates are January 16, February 13, March 20, April 10, May 22, and June 19. The Agency also has closed its North Shore office.
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TRPA FILING FEES UPDATED
The TRPA Filing Fee Schedule has been updated with fees for new application processes and adjustments to shorezone-related filing fees.
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WHAT'S THE LATEST ON TRPA'S REGIONAL PLAN UPDATE?
TRPA is using the community's vision as a blueprint for management strategies in the Regional Plan Update. See how the plan is evolving and stay up-to-date with your opportunities to participate.
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SHOREZONE PROJECT PERMITTING INFORMATION
New ordinances regarding development in Lake Tahoe’s shorezone have been adopted and take effect December 22, 2008. Please be aware that these new ordinances will affect all lakefront (littoral) property or buoy owners.
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NEW SHOREZONE PLAN APPROVED
New rules protecting Lake Tahoe's shoreline have been adopted by the TRPA Governing Board. The program and related ordinances took effect December 22.
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INCREASED BOAT INSPECTIONS IN EFFECT TO PREVENT INVASIVE MUSSELS
Concern over the threat of destructive mussels brought a unanimous vote by the TRPA Governing Board to require Lake Tahoe boat ramps and launches be closed when invasive species inspectors are not present and to require at-risk vessels be decontaminated.
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GOOD NEWS FOR THE LAKE: CLARITY LOSS SLOWING
For the first time in the 40 years that they have been keeping track, researchers say Lake Tahoe's clarity loss is slowing down. This is good news in the effort to save a national treasure.
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LIVING WITH FIRE
TRPA worked with the Nevada Fire Safe Council, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, and local fire districts to create a guide to creating defensible space in Lake Tahoe's fragile environment. This is a large file (3.5 MB) and may require long download times.
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GOVERNING BOARD MEETING TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND AGENDAS
TRPA encourages you to attend the monthly meetings to stay up to date and provide input on what is important to Lake Tahoe. Many decisions affecting environmental quality are also made at public meetings of the Advisory Planning Commission and TRPA Hearings Officer. Use the Meetings and Notices link at left to be involved.
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WHAT IS TRPA DOING TO MAKE TAHOE MORE BIKE FRIENDLY?
The Lake Tahoe Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan is available at the link below. See how TRPA is working to make Tahoe fun while reducing reliance on the automobile.
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