SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The fire chief for the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will suspend residential burning, also known as “dooryard” burning, effective Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010, through the remainder of fire season. The prohibition applies to debris burning on private, state and federal lands of...
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SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.,–The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is seeking comment on a proposal to use a combination of manual and chemical treatments to control, contain, and/or eradicate Terrestri
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SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has finalized a plan to restore the Angora Fire area, including fuels reduction, wildlife habitat improvement, aquatic habitat and watershed restoration, road and trail system improvements and invasive weed control. Under the plan, the Forest Service will...
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SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — With the arrival of spring temperatures and snow quickly diminishing, the U.S. Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin the annual process of opening recreational facilities around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Many facilities, including campgrounds and day use areas will formally open in mid-May,...
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SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE SPARKS, Nev. — Susan Elliott, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Geologist, received a prestigious 2009 National Minerals Management Award for her outstanding contribution to the Forest Service’s Minerals’ Program. Elliott received the award earlier this month in San Diego, California. Elliott was recognized for her dedication, professionalism, and excellence in minerals management and...
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SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. — The U.S. Forest Service is seeking comment on an environmental assessment for proposed capital improvements at Heavenly Mountain Resort, the second round of review for this proposal. Initial comments primarily supported the proposed improvements. There are no major changes from the proposal originally released for review.The...
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SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE CARSON CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District Office, and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District, announce the availability of Christmas tree cutting permits to the general public. The agencies conduct Christmas tree sales to thin small trees in overstocked areas and to provide recreational experiences...
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SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE: Highway 395 travelers entering and leaving Washoe Valley will see a lot of helicopter action from a U.S. Forest Service hazardous fuels project from now through Thanksgiving. The Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is completing a 200-acre hazardous fuels reduction project on steep and inaccessible slopes adjacent to...
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USFS news release: CARSON CITY — A monetary reward is being offered for information on recent graffiti activity in Hope Valley in Alpine County, located on the Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Last week, the Forest Service revealed that a recent string of vandalism occurred at the end of July in...
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The Forest Service is requesting the public's help regarding a recent string of vandalism in Hope Valley, Alpine, California. Swastika symbols and “Forest Service Nazis” graffiti of all sizes were sprayed with black paint in mid-July. Forest Service law enforcement is investigating, but no significant leads have materialized to help solve the crime.
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