Celebrate Safely This 4th of July

June 30, 2025 | Member Submitted

Submitted by NLTFPD, Tia Rancourt, 06/30/2025

As Independence Day approaches, the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District reminds residents and visitors that fireworks are illegal in the Tahoe Basin—on all public and private property, including U.S. Forest Service land. This includes all consumer fireworks, even those labeled “safe and sane,” brought in from outside the area.

Possession or use of fireworks is subject to civil and criminal penalties in Washoe County, Douglas County, and Carson City.

Leave fireworks to the professionals! Catch one of these approved public displays on Friday, July 4:

Incline Village: 9:30 PM
Tahoe City: 9:30 PM
Truckee: 9:30 PM
South Lake Tahoe: 9:45 PM

Fire Season Restrictions – What You Need to Know:

Open burning has been prohibited since May 1.
Recreational wood or charcoal fires in screened, non-combustible containers require a permit and are not allowed at short-term rentals.
Gas, pellet, and charcoal grills are allowed—use safely and never leave them unattended.
No open flames on Red Flag Warning days.

Fireworks pose significant risks—fires, burns, injuries, and even death. Those responsible for fireworks use are liable for any resulting fires, injuries, or property damage. To dispose of fireworks safely and legally, you may turn them in to any local fire station at any time without penalty.

Beyond personal risk, illegal fireworks strain emergency resources and endanger our community. Help reduce preventable incidents—do not use consumer fireworks. Learn more about fireworks safety at nfpa.org.

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Celebrate Maestro James Rawie’s 20th Annual Summer MusicFest with Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus in the Red, White & Blue Salute To America- with Broadway, Opera & Patriotic Songs

June 29, 2025 | Member Submitted

Maestro James Rawie founded TOCCATA Tahoe Symphony twenty years ago. Today Maestro Rawie will delight you with our Tahoe Red White & Blue series of Patriotic Songs, a bit of Broadway and a dash of opera all performed by Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus. We help you celebrate the Fourth of July with family and friends close to home! This annual Red White and Blue Salute to America concert that Maestro Rawie has conducted for 20 years is a delightful summer event that we perform in two venues at the Lake and in Reno. Revel in full orchestra and chorus performances of patriotic favorites, join in a sing-along, and, if you’re the highest bidder, conduct the orchestra in The Stars and Stripes Forever!

Get the most bang for your buck with this concert that truly has something for everyone, and brings the music practically to your door. Show your true patriotic colors with the Armed Forces Medley (audience members from all branches of the services are honored), orchestra-chorus versions of the Battle Hymn of the Republic and God Bless America, an audience sing-along of America the Beautiful, and, of course, The Stars and Stripes Forever (will you be the conductor?).

Take a sip of classical music with Beethoven’s finale to his choral fantasy which preceeded the great 9^th Symphony Ode to Joy, or tap your toes to the Great Western Medley, and hear our brass choir dazzle you with sounds from Dvorak’s 9^thSymphony “Going Home”. A solemn moment gives you time to reflect with our perennial favorite, John Williams Hymn to the Fallen.

Anyone who enjoys beautiful singing will love the duets and solos by our gifted operatic soloists Anne Davidson, Debbie Sessions, Lorelei van Peborgh and Stuart Duke. The tutti finale is a toast to wine and good living with Verdi’s Brindis from La Traviata. Raise your own glasses in joy and friendship !

Tickets are $30 for adults or $40 for preferred seating/$15 youth; youth under 23 are free in general seating: Premium “front and center” seats are $50 for adults, $25 for youth. Limited seating in the Founder’s Circle is $100 and will have special treats. Seniors enjoy a discount in all seating areas. Lawn seating is $15, bring your chairs and picnic basket. Please reserve your space online.

WHERE and WHEN:

Wed…….. July 2…….. 7pm….. INCLINE:……………………………….. St. Francis Church • 701 Mt. Rose Highway

Friday….. July 4…….. 7pm….. RENO:……………………… Bartley Ranch Amphitheater 6000 Bartley Ranch Road

Sunday…. July 6…….. 4pm …. TAHOE CITY:…………………. NorthLake Tahoe High School- 2945 Polaris Road

These concerts are made possible in part by generous gifts from Heidimarie Rochlin, Kevan and Susan Lesch, Dennis & Dianne DeCuir and 2 anonymous benefactors.

For additional information, please call 775-298-6989;

e-mail TahoePhilharmonic@gmail.com;

or visit us at www.Tahoe-Philharmonic.org or https://www.facebook.com/tahoephilharmonic

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In The News – Trash to Treasure returns: Local students transform bear boxes into public art in year two of eco-inspired project

June 27, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 06/27/2025, Staff Report

Now in its second year, Trash to Treasure returned with a creative new twist: turning Incline Village’s bear boxes into vibrant canvases that celebrate art, environmental stewardship, and community spirit. Spearheaded by Incline Middle School teacher Ginny Holmes, local artist Alison Lee and in collaboration with the Incline Education Fund (IEF), the project aims to create public art that makes an impact.

This year, the initiative expanded to design a mural arts project, where students combined environmental research with creative expression to design murals on bear boxes throughout Incline Village. Collaborating closely with the Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID), students included interpretive signage to accompany each mural to educate the public about local ecological issues and promote responsible recreation around Lake Tahoe. As part of the process, students presented their concepts to a panel of IVGID staff, gaining real-world experience in communication, design approval, and civic engagement.

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Photos provided by Incline Education Fund

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In The News – Forest Service proposes rollback of 25 year rule protecting lands that includes portions of Tahoe

June 26, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 06/26/2025, Written by Katelyn Welsh

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to rescind a rule that has prohibited new roads and timber harvest on 30% of National Forest System lands, including portions in the Truckee-Tahoe basin.

“The intent of the 2001 Roadless Rule is to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System in the context of multiple-use management,” the USDA Forest Service’s website states. Not only does the rule prohibit new roads and timber harvest on these areas, it keeps them open for a range of recreational activities, including climbing, hiking, mountain biking, paddling, and backcountry skiing.

These inventoried roadless areas constitute close to a quarter (23%) of Forest Service-Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit lands and a combined 80,000-plus acres on Tahoe National Forest and Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit forest, according to maps on the Forest Service’s website.

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Photo: Tahoe Daily Tribune

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In The News – Travel North Tahoe Nevada & Alibi Ale Works’ ‘Tunes on Tap’ concert series returns

June 26, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 06/26/2025, Staff Report

Free ten-week music series showcases local talent to visitors and the community
Travel North Tahoe Nevada (TNTNV) is partnering with Alibi Ale Works for the second year in a row for their 2025 “Tunes on Tap” Sunset Concert Series in Incline Village, a free concert series for all Alibi Ale Works patrons..

Launching on July 10 and running through September 18, the “Tunes on Tap” series will take place on Thursday evenings at the Alibi Amphitheater at the Incline Public House, giving all Alibi Ale Works patrons a pre-weekend celebration filled with live music, craft brews, and the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe.

“There’s nothing like hearing Tahoe artists with the lake in the background and a local Tahoe beverage in hand,” said Andy Chapman, president & CEO of Travel North Tahoe Nevada (TNTNV). “We’re proud to partner with Alibi Ale Works again to offer both visitors and locals a memorable way to enjoy our mountain culture.”

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In The News – Nevada State Parks seeks public input for the Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park Master Plan

June 25, 2025 | Member Submitted

Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 06/25/2025, Staff Report

The Nevada Division of State Parks is seeking the public’s input on Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park for the development of a new park master plan. The intent of this master planning effort is to provide a comprehensive management strategy for the state park over the next 20 years.

Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park welcomes approximately 100,000 visitors annually. The park spans over 12,000 acres and features over 60 miles of trails, numerous historic sites, and vital wildlife habitat. The master plan will aim to best balance the increasing recreational demands of the park with preservation of natural and cultural resources.

To support this planning effort, Nevada State Parks has launched an interactive StoryMap to provide information on the existing conditions of the park. Nevada State Parks encourages the public to explore the StoryMap and share their feedback by completing the online survey, which will help guide the development of the Spooner Lake & Backcountry Master Plan. Public input is critical to the development of a successful plan.

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The Local Lens – LIVE.WORK.PLAY Magazine and the IVCBA Digital Map are Here!

June 25, 2025 | Linda Offerdahl

It’s here! The summer edition of LIVE.WORK.PLAY! Watch for it in your mailbox or find it in various newsstands throughout Incline Village. This is IVCBA’s seasonal magazine. The centerfold has the schedule for all of the events happening in the Local Heroes 4^th of July Celebration. Since the Weekly SnapShot comes out on Wednesday afternoon, I am going to make a plug for attending the two events next Wednesday, July 2…and you can attend both because they are sequential! Have an early “beer and brats” supper and a bucolic summer afternoon at Summerfest. This is Incline Tahoe Foundation’s fundraiser and supports their myriad programs, including Inclined to Bloom’s “pots and plants”. Right after Summerfest, is the Tahoe Phil’s patriotic songs concert at St. Francis. This concert will move you to tears and make you want to sing along.

Did I mention that July 3^rd is the day for the NLTFPD pancake breakfast, Local Heroes Parade, and Community Fair?!

This is the week for decorating the town and the parade route, which is along Southwood and Incline Way toward the Village Green. The Good Neighbors committee of realtors, Rotary, the Visitor Center, IVCBA, and volunteers are to be thanked for putting up the flags, Local Heroes signs, and other patriotic décor.

LOCAL HEROES 4^TH OF JULY SPONSORS

All events and organizations involved are listed on IVCBA.org. I want to give a special shout-out to the organizations that start meeting in February to plan for the celebration next week:

IVCBA, NLTFPD, WCSO, TNTNV, Incline Tahoe Foundation, IVGID, IV/CB Vets Club, Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline, and of course, Incline Fireworks! Other event sponsors include Tahoe Phil, DPSEF(bike parade). Thanks to everyone IN the parade and in the community fair.

IVCBA DIGITAL MAP – ‘VIBEMAP’

It can be difficult to find things in Incline Village. Considering that Tahoe Blvd is also Highway 28, our businesses have a challenge in having adequate signage. I assure you, they want to be found! IVCBA and TNTNV(Visitor Center) have teamed up to provide you with two maps:

1. The IVCBA Digital Map in partnership with VibeMap, is online and includes all the business information, from location, bio, address, contacts & social media accounts. You can search by the type of place you are looking for: wellness, food, retail, services, etc. or by the name of the business.

2. There is also the updated Merchant Map, soon to be at the Visitor Center and throughout town at our merchants.

SAFETY FIRST!

The recent tragic boating accident reminds us that freak accidents do happen, and extra caution is needed. If you are new to the area, on an e-bike or swimming in the Lake for the first time, consider if this activity is one for which you have the skills and the awareness. Read warnings and signs carefully. Motorists, be kind and share the road with bikes!

LIKE WHAT YOU READ?

IVCBA is the Community and Business Association that promotes our local businesses and nonprofits, organizes community events, and produces the Weekly SnapShot! If you are a subscriber and regular reader, please join as a Community Supporter for $50. If you are not a subscriber, do for free! Go to IVCBA.org. We are financially supported by our local agency “investors”, and our business community and residents. Please help! JOIN HERE

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Celebrating the Heart of Our Community: The Local Heroes Parade (Thursday, July 3)

June 25, 2025 | Julie Malkin-Manning

This year’s Local Heroes Parade honors the people who make our community strong—veterans, firefighters, healthcare workers, educators, service workers, parents, and everyday heroes (yes, that includes YOU!).

Join us Thursday, July 3 at 10AM for this beloved Incline Village tradition. Suggested viewing areas include the intersection of Incline Way and Southwood Blvd and along Incline Way. Please plan ahead—there will be traffic impacts below Tahoe Blvd. from 8AM to 11:30AM. See parade route map.

The celebration begins with the always-popular Kids Bike Parade, organized with help from the Diamond Peak Ski Team. Once you see those young riders round the corner, you’ll know the main parade is just moments away!

To keep the energy high, keep an ear out for Jacked Up rocking the pre-parade tunes, and don’t miss the stirring sounds of the Sierra Highlander Pipe Band—yes, bagpipes included!

We’re also thrilled to welcome Miya LeFrancois, a talented 11-year-old performer with a passion for dance, music, and academics, who will perform the National Anthem. The Incline High School ROTC Color Guard will march as well.

And be on the lookout—the Ghost of Mark Twain himself (aka our very own McAvoy Layne) is rumored to be mingling with the crowd!

Make a day of it! Start your morning with the NLTFPD Pancake Breakfast and Flag Raising Ceremony, then head over to the Community Fair and BBQ on the Village Green immediately following the parade. Get the full July 2 – 4 Local Heroes Celebration schedule.

With more than 50 entries representing every corner of our community, this year’s parade is shaping up to be one of our biggest yet. Special thanks go out to Pam and Jeff Sheldon, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Washoe County, the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, and all the volunteers who help decorate the route and bring the parade to life.

2025 Parade Entries

Gary Landgraf’s 1965 Amphibious Vehicle

Jim Perez and his 1965 Mustang

AAUW Tahoe Nevada Branch

Alfa Romeo Club – 1979 (Scully/Dennison)

Alfa Romeo Club – 1979 (Walsh)

Alfa Romeo Club – 1985

Alfa Romeo Club – E Buggy

Around Tahoe Tours

BIKE PARADE

Boys and Girls Club of North Tahoe

Bridget Giroux Design

Daisy Trails Forest preschool

Diamond Peak Ski Team

Garage Row Racing

Incline Village Community Hospital

Incline Education Fund

Incline High School ROTC

Incline Martial Arts

Incline Star Follies

Incline Village Republican Women

Inside Incline + Liz Olson

IVCBA

Jacked Up

Kuchulis and Simvoulakis Families

Lake Tahoe Markets – The Bounty of the Basin

Lee Family & Friends – Stars & Stripes Cruiser

Meals on Wheels Delivery Vehicle from Sierra Senior Services

Members of the Sierra Highlander Pipe Band (Bagpipers)

Miss Lake Tahoe (Chloe Menzies) with Pet Network Rescue Dogs

MIYA LEFRANCOIS – NATIONAL ANTHEM

Old Lake Tahoe Athletic Club

One Wheelers

Parade Grand Marshall Pete Todoroff

Pet Network Humane Society

Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle

Reno Mustang Car Club – 1965 Convertible Raul Caceres

Reno Mustang Car Club – 1965 Coupe Rick Hartman

Reno Mustang Car Club – 1966 Convertible Gary Pavon

Reno Mustang Car Club – 1966 Convertible Larry Acker

Reno Mustang Car Club – 1966 Convertible Richard Cribben

Reno Mustang Car Club – 1968 Coupe Michael Herman

Reno Mustang Car Club – 1968 Coupe Ron Kalanick

Reno Mustang Car Club – 1999 Convertible Don Kiesel

Reno Mustang Car Club – 2006 Coupe James Vessells

Reno Mustang Car Club – 2012 Coupe Ricky Harold

Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline

Rotary Duck Drop Float by Rotary Club of Incline Village – Noon

SQ Enterprises

Tahoe Workz, Inc.

Tahoe-Incline Rotary Club

The Village Christian Academy & Preschool

Village Pet Foundation

Washoe County Roads Department Incline Village

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office

*This list is not the parade order.

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IVCB Community Forum

June 24, 2025 | Member Submitted

The IVCB Community Forum is the place to learn and discuss things of importance to IVCB residents. It is held in person and on Zoom at the Incline Village Library the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month at 9 am. Local agency representatives from NLTFPD (fire), WCSO (sheriff), IVGID (recreation) and IVCBA (business), among others make announcements and answer residents’ questions. Attendees discuss any and all topics of general interest.

No registration is required to attend. Moderator Denise Davis curates a list and provides links for upcoming community events and agency meetings. Recap editor Ronda Tycer prepares a transcript of each meeting. To get on the Forum mailing list, go to ivcbcommunityforum@gmail.com.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS | UPDATED LIST OF RESOURCES (updated 6/24/25)
Our email is: ivcbcommunityforum@gmail.com

Public lands available for sale in the Senate Reconciliation Bill (info as of June 16)

https://wilderness.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=821970f0212d46d7aa854718aac42310

June 21 – Note-Ables performance at the Incline library – 1:00 pm

Note-Able Music Therapy Services https://www.nmtsreno.org/

June 22 – East Shore Express summer service begins – runs daily 10 am to 6 pm

Route 28

June 23 – IV/CB CAB meeting – 5:30 pm

https://www.washoecounty.gov/CABS/IVCB_CAB/index.php

June 24 – Washoe County BCC meeting – 10:00 am

https://washoe-nv.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=AADA&ID=1245073&GUID=53F17F39-71CE-4E74-82A8-20F920B5F060

June 25 – TRPA Governing Board and committees meetings – 8:30 am

https://www.trpa.gov/event/governing-board-meeting-10-2025-06-25

June 25 – Mountain Area Preservation Project Mixer – 5:30 pm at Tunnel Creek Cafe RSVP at https://www.mountainareapreservation.org/

June 26 – IVGID Audit Committee meeting (tentative) – noon

June 26 – IVGID BOT meeting – 4:00 pm

Meeting Agendas, Materials & Minutes

June 29 – charity softball game UNR Football vs Local Law Enforcement tix also good for Reno Aces vs Salt Lake Bees game at 1:05 pm, softball game follows

https://www.gofevo.com/event/NevadaWolfPackFootballSoftballGame1

July 2 – TTD board meeting and committee meetings – 1:00 pm

TTD/C Board Meeting/Finance and Personnel Committee Mtg – July 2, 2025

Independence weekend – IVGID operations and venue info

4th of July & Venue Operations

full schedule of community events for July 2-5 is available at https://ivcba.org/events/local-heroes/

July 2

4:00-7:00 pm – ITF Summerfest

7:00-9:00 – Tahoe Philharmonic

July 3

8:00-10:00 am – free Pancake Breakfast at the main fire station (875 Tanager)

10:00 am – parade

11:00-3:00 – Community Fair

6:00 – IVCB Veterans reception

July 4

8:00-noon – Veterans Club Pancake Breakfast fundraiser

1:00-food runs out – Hyatt hosting a free BBQ at Incline Beach

9:30 pm – fireworks

July 5

6:00-10:00 – Community Cleanup

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) – free training in July

washoecert.org

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival sign language performances

Peter and the Starcatcher – July 29

Twelfth Night – August 5

contact lee@tahoebard.com for seating reservations and

Our email is: ivcbcommunityforum@gmail.com

North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District website: nltfpd.org

non-emergency fire dispatch (Grass Valley) 530-477-0641, then pick 7

Washoe County Sheriff Office (WCSO) non-emergency dispatch 775-785-9276

www.washoesheriff.com/operations_bureau/patrol-division/incline-village-substation.php

www.facebook.com/Washoe-County-Sheriffs-Office-Incline-Village-Substation-143827955640457

Washoe Sheriff YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@washoecountysheriff

Washoe County emergency alert sign-up: www.washoecounty.gov/em/RegionalAlerts.php

Washoe Regional Emergency Information Center: www.EmergencyWashoe.com

Washoe311 – request for service call 311 or 775-328-2003 washoecountynv.qscend.com/311/request/add

Washoe County YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WashoeCountyTV

Neighborhood Meetings for upcoming projects: https://neighborhood-washoe.hub.arcgis.com

IVGID CivicPlus Portal – meeting materials and videos: https://ivgid.portal.civicclerk.com

NV Leg Personalized Legislative Tracking – FREE account available: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Plt

Washoe County Library Board of Trustees info: https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/about/board.php

WCSO Community Feedback Survey: https://washoesheriff.com/administrative_bureau/community-engagement/Community-Survey.php

Report property insurance non-renewals to NLTFPD for statistics (this email will NOT assist with obtaining insurance): InsuranceRenewal@nltfpd.net

SR 28 effluent pipeline construction updates: https://www.yourtahoeplace.com/news/effluent-pipeline-project/

IVGID beach access for Hyatt hotel guests: https://www.yourtahoeplace.com/news/faq-ivgid-beach-access-for-hyatt-hotel-guests/

IVGID ordinances: https://www.yourtahoeplace.com/about-ivgid/resources/ivgid-ordinances/

IVGID beach rules and regs: https://www.yourtahoeplace.com/news/ivgid-beach-rules-regulations/

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Clearing the Way: How Mastication Machines Help Protect Tahoe from Wildfire

June 24, 2025 | Member Submitted

Forest fuel reduction projects happening throughout the Tahoe Basin this year are using a tool known as mastication around communities to connect fuel treatment projects and bolster defensible space within the wildland urban interface. The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) is highlighting several of these projects to educate residents and visitors about work they might be seeing in and around Lake Tahoe communities this year, and the crucial role mastication plays in helping firefighters protect people and the lake. The TFFT is a multi-agency partnership committed to reducing wildfire risk and improving forest health across the Tahoe Basin.

As wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense, TFFT partners are using every tool available to reduce risk and protect communities. Mastication is one such tool, and it plays a key role in making forests more resilient. Mastication is a mechanical treatment that helps reduce wildfire intensity by grinding up small trees, brush, and woody debris into mulch. Specialized equipment, known as masticators, move through the forest and chip excess vegetation into chips that are spread around the treatment area as the equipment moves. Some masticators look like a compact tractor, while others are separate machines that attach to the arm of an excavator. Masticators clear out ladder fuels – those small trees and brush that allow fire to climb into the forest canopy – and help create defensible space around neighborhoods, roads, and critical infrastructure.

“Reducing flame lengths and limiting wildfire intensity provides critical time and space for firefighters to respond,” said Carrie Thaler, Fire Chief for the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. “We will continue to use every tool in our toolbox to reduce wildfire risk in the Tahoe Basin to protect our neighborhoods and communities.”

Mastication can stand alone as a treatment or complement other fuels reduction methods like thinning or prescribed fire. It is especially valuable in areas where burning isn’t practical, such as directly next to homes, recreation sites, or along busy roadways.

TFFT Partners Put Mastication to Work

The TFFT is prioritizing mastication projects across the Tahoe Basin this summer. These projects reflect the partnership’s focus on strategic, collaborative action to protect communities, critical infrastructure, and evacuation corridors. Recent and upcoming work includes:

Incline Village and Skyland – Targeted mastication to create defensible space within and around neighborhoods and reduce fuels within the wildland-urban interface.
Pioneer Trail Area – In South Lake Tahoe, TFFT partners are creating shaded fuel breaks, including a 200-foot-wide treatment near the Golden Bear neighborhood.
Elks Point and Nevada Beach – Continued mastication along high-use road corridors to prevent roadside ignitions and improve access for emergency response.

“Mastication is a strategic, cost-effective technique to help us protect Tahoe Basin communities,” said Annabelle Monti, TFFT Program Manager. “When integrated with other tools, it helps not only reduce the intensity of wildfires, but also gives firefighters safer, more effective conditions to work in if a fire does occur.”

Stay Informed

To explore fuels reduction projects happening across the Tahoe Basin, visit tahoelivingwithfire.com and view the interactive project map.

To receive updates when fuels reduction work is happening near you, sign up for the USDA Forest Service Fuels Reduction Notification List by emailing sm.fs.paltbmu@usda.gov.

Images

Image: Mini-Masticator_Amonti_crop

Caption: A compact masticator reducing brush that can act as a ladder fuel, carrying fire into the forest canopy. Credit: Annabelle Monti

Image: Masticator_USFS_CC4 (3)

Caption: A masticator clears roadside vegetation during a wildfire in Willamette NF, Oregon in 2023. Credit: U.S. Forest Service Flickr, CC 4.0

Media Contact

Jeff Cowen

Co-Chair, Fire Public Information Team

Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team

jcowen@trpa.gov

(775) 589-5278

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About the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team

The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team consists of representatives of Tahoe Basin fire agencies, CAL FIRE, Nevada Division of Forestry and related state agencies, University of California and Nevada Cooperative Extensions, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the USDA Forest Service, conservation districts from both states, the California Tahoe Conservancy and the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board. Our mission is to protect lives, property, and the environment within the Lake Tahoe Basin from wildfire by implementing prioritized fuels reduction projects and engaging the public in becoming a Fire Adapted Community. For more information, visitTahoe Living With Fire.