Forum focuses on SMUD fuels reduction, forest health work Apr 11, 2025 JACKSON — On Wednesday, April 16, the Amador-El Dorado Forest Forum will host Eric Brown, Vegetation Management program manager for the Sacram…
Spring weather is coming and with it some very hungry bears Apr 9, 2025 The snow is already melting in the Lake Tahoe region and the end of winter gives way to a busy spring for wildlife in the area. Bears that hav…
'An immense wildfire crisis' — The long season of wildfire awareness, predaredness kicks off Apr 9, 2025 At the kick off for the El Dorado County wildfire awareness season, upward of 20 representatives from state and local agencies convened on the…
TRPA takes action to strengthen boat inspections Apr 4, 2025 LAKE TAHOE — The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board recently approved a critical update to the Lake Tahoe Watercraft Inspection Pr…
Decision signed for Caldor Fire restoration effort Apr 2, 2025 The Eldorado National Forest has signed a Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Caldor Fire Restoration Project Phase I…
Seasonal road and trail closure extended Updated Apr 6, 2025 Based on recent and predicted rain and snow, the seasonal closure of dirt roads and motorized trails is being extended through April 30 on the…
Burning question: How to save an old-growth forest in Tahoe? Mar 21, 2025 Management key to conserving old-growth forests in seasonally dry west
Kiley to speak in Pollock Pines Mar 14, 2025 The March meeting of the Amador-El Dorado Forest Forum will be held on March 19 at the Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center.
Funds available for forest-sector business, workforce development Mar 12, 2025 Projects will boost forestry sector jobs in California, fostering healthy forests
Tahoe environmental report shows progress, challenges Mar 7, 2025 LAKE TAHOE — More than 90% of measurable standards of Lake Tahoe’s environmental health are stable or improving, according to a draft report t…
February storms help snowpack but regional disparities remain Updated Mar 2, 2025 The Department of Water Resources conducted the third snow survey of the season at Phillips Station on Feb. 28. The manual survey recorded 34 …
Input sought from El Dorado County agricultural landowners Feb 28, 2025 The El Dorado & Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation Districts will host the annual Local Work Group meeting to allow private landowner…
Input sought on OHV grant applications Feb 26, 2025 The Eldorado National Forest welcomes public input to develop grant applications for State of California off-highway vehicle, also known as OH…
Shaydar Edelmann joins Tahoe Fund Board of Directors Feb 14, 2025 TAHOE CITY — The nonprofit Tahoe Fund recently announced that Shaydar Edelmann, vice president and general manager of Heavenly Mountain Resort…
Placerville considers collaborative fire resiliency strategy Feb 12, 2025 The Placerville City Council recently hosted a special meeting regarding the Community Wildfire Resiliency Strategy that is being steered by E…
Forum to focus on reforestation projects Feb 12, 2025 The February meeting of the Amador-El Dorado Forest Forum will take place Wednesday, Feb. 19, Strings Italian Cafe in the Amador Plaza Shoppin…
Ski with a Scientist comes to Palisades Tahoe Feb 7, 2025 INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center announced the first-ever Ski with a Scientist program for the winter …
Snowpack dips well below average, second snow survey shows Feb 7, 2025 SACRAMENTO — The Department of Water Resources on Jan. 31 conducted the second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual surve…
CDFW introduces web-based angler survey to improve experiences Feb 7, 2025 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announces the launch of a web-based platform called the California Inland Recreational Angler S…
New conifer nursery the topic at forum Jan 15, 2025 On Wednesday, Jan. 22, the Amador-El Dorado Forest Forum will host Jessica Hinojosa, Sierra Pacific Industries tree improvement manager, to sp…
Celebrate National Day of Service by volunteering Jan 15, 2025 VALLEJO — The USDA Forest Service invites everyone to embrace the spirit of giving back on Jan. 20, a fee-free day on most day-use national fo…
What happens after a wildfire is put out? A Caldor Fire example Jan 10, 2025 After burning for 60 days and dropping into the Tahoe Basin within that time, the Caldor Fire reached 100% containment on Oct. 21, 2021, yet w…
Local fire crews fighting Los Angeles County blazes Updated Jan 9, 2025 El Dorado County firefighters have joined the Southern California firefight.
Shrubs can help or hinder a forest’s recovery after wildfire Jan 8, 2025 Timing of tree replanting is key to its success
Top stories of 2024: Men accused of starting Caldor Fire go free; Grizzly Flat continues to heal Jan 3, 2025 2024 started with a court hearing that would free the men suspected of starting the Caldor Fire.
Save the date for Tahoe Bald Eagle Count Updated Jan 5, 2025 INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Time to polish up those binoculars. The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science hosts its annual Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Sur…
Mountain lion deterrents to be studied in foothill region Dec 27, 2024 A study of the efficacy of different nonlethal mountain lion deterrents is set to start in January, and local livestock owners are asked to ge…
