Honoring the Work That Keeps Tahoe Safe
May 27, 2025 | Member Submitted
By Julie Regan, Executive Director of TRPA
Spring in Tahoe enchants us. The scent of wet pine and fresh soil. The birds return before the area’s visitors, and trails once buried under snow are suddenly bustling with hikers. It feels safe. But spring carries a quiet urgency.
Forestry and fire professionals are clear that wildfire no longer obeys a season. The January fires in Southern California were a stark reminder that the threat is year-round. As our climate changes, we must adapt accordingly.
So, while we enjoy a chilly spring and early precipitation, the Tahoe Basin can’t afford to be lulled into complacency.
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