Forest Service
Prescribed fires this week ahead of storms on Humboldt-Toiyabe, Lake Tahoe basin forests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 2:20pmTaking advantage of statewide moisture in the forecast, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will conduct prescribed fire operations across several portions of the forest this week as part of the forest’s hazardous fuels reduction effort and active forest management program. Also, weather and conditions permitting, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team will continue widespread prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Forest Service extends closures on developed campgrounds in California due to COVID concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 10:24amUSDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region has decided to extend the developed campground closure on 12 National Forests in California to provide consistent COVID-19 mitigation response in accordance with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Stay-at-Home Orders. These Regional Orders will be in effect through Jan. 29, 2021.
Lake Tahoe prescribed fire operations resume
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 2:59pmThe Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team will resume prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Operations will continue over the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be visible.
Carson City’s Year in Review: a look back on 2020 (pandemic free edition)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 2:46amIt was an eventful year around the Carson City region notwithstanding the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's some notable stories that were not pandemic related that happened in 2020.
Widespread prescribed fire operations continue this week in Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/14/2020 - 11:51amWeather and conditions permitting, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team will continue prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts are scheduled to burn hand piles and smoke may be visible.
Smoke may be visible as Lake Tahoe prescribed fire operations continue this week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/09/2020 - 11:26amThe Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team may continue prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. California State Parks, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts are scheduled to burn if conditions and weather allow. Smoke may be visible.
Agencies continue prescribed fire operations at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 3:57pmTahoe Fire and Fuels Team members will continue prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin, weather and conditions permitting. California State Parks and Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District are scheduled to burn hand piles on the east and west shores. Smoke may be visible.
Forest Service seeks input on vegetation management of Lake Tahoe power line corridors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 11:24amThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, in partnership with NV Energy and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, is seeking public comment on the NV Energy Resilience Corridors project. This project proposes vegetation treatments along roughly 43 miles of power line corridors on approximately 5,300 acres of National Forest System lands.
Forest Service to begin pile burning on Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 2:47pmAs part of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s hazardous fuels reduction efforts, both Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts’ fire crews will conduct pile burning beginning in November 2020 through May 2021, weather and fuel conditions permitting.
Tahoe Basin Christmas tree online permit sales begin Nov. 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 9:25amThe USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin selling Christmas tree permits online beginning Monday, Nov. 16.
Forest Service facilities in Lake Tahoe Basin closing for season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 12:48pmThe USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has begun closing recreational facilities for the winter season. Seasonal closures apply to many National Forest recreation sites in the Tahoe Basin including beaches, campgrounds, picnic areas and forest roads.
Girl Scouts plant trees at Carson City's historic Lone Mountain Cemetery
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 9:38amOn Monday, Girl Scouts from Troops 1951 and 35 gathered to plant 15 trees at Carson’s historic Lone Mountain Cemetery.
Christmas tree permits begin Nov. 2 on Carson, Bridgeport forest ranger districts, Nov. 16 in Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 11:05amChristmas tree permits for National Forest System lands on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts will be available for purchase online through Recreation.gov, as well as in-person at multiple locations, beginning Monday, Nov. 2.
Forest Service uses sheep to reduce hazardous fuels south of Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 2:14pmAs part of the Carson Ranger District’s Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest recently released sheep in the Jacks Valley Wildlife Management Fuels Reduction Project area just south of Jacks Valley Road in Carson City, Nev.
Tahoe bears on the move: Agencies advise practice of proper food, garbage storage
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 11:15amFall has arrived in the Sierra Nevada bringing the steady change of turning leaves and a noticeable chill in the air. The fall season also means bears are actively searching for food, even down into the lower valleys.
Fishing Report: Fish are still biting despite lower lake levels, river clean up planned for Oct. 17
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/10/2020 - 9:59amHello fellow anglers, Fall is definitely here. Renee and I took a trip through Alpine County last week to enjoy the fall colors. Many trees have turned, while others are just starting to get their true colors.
To get a good look at the viewing, venture up through Highway 88 from Woodfords to Caples Lake. Another good area of fall color viewing is from Woodfords on Highway 89 up to Kinney reservoir on Highway 4 .
Tahoe agency moves to streamline large-scale fuel reduction projects to reduce wildfire threat
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 9:12amThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board on Wednesday approved key updates to forest management ordinances that will streamline large-scale fuel reduction projects and continue reducing the threat of catastrophic wildfire in the Tahoe Basin.
Forest Service issues temporary closure order for Lake Tahoe's Taylor Creek
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 2:38pmDue to continued public health safety concerns related to COVID-19, trail improvement work, the risk of bear-human encounters and in order to discourage large groups from gathering, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has issued a Forest Order that temporarily closes Taylor Creek and the surrounding area from Oct. 3 through Nov. 2, 2020.
2020 pine nut harvest season begins on Nevada public lands
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 12:38pmThe 2020 pine nut harvest season kicks off on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Both agencies are working together to ensure the public is safely harvesting pine nuts and aware of the regulations.
Forest Service beaches, day-use facilities at Tahoe reopen, fire restrictions remain in place
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 11:03amNational Forest trails, trailheads, beaches and other day-use areas in the Lake Tahoe Basin have now reopened for day-use only as of Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. Camping and overnight stays will not be permitted, and campgrounds will remain closed. Resorts will reopen for day-use only. Emergency Fire Restrictions will remain in effect through Nov. 30. I’ve attached the Forest Orders for your awareness.
Forest Service extends closure of National Forests in California, including Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 12:56pmDue to unprecedented and historic fire conditions throughout the state, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region on Tuesday extended the temporary Forest Closure Order of all 18 National Forests in California, which began last week.
Forest Service temporarily closes all national forests in California due to extreme fire danger
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 1:22pmThe U.S. Forest Service announced Wednesday that it is temporarily closing the remaining 10 national forests in California, including Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Eldorado National Forest, Plumas National Forest and Tahoe National Forest.
Lake Tahoe Basin Forest Service lists beaches, resorts, campgrounds closed due to fire danger
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 6:31pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit released a list of beaches, campgrounds, resorts and public areas that are closed as of Monday because of dangerous fire conditions.
8 national forests, all Forest Service campgrounds in California to close due to extreme fire danger
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/07/2020 - 3:36pmMost of California remains under the threat of unprecedented and dangerous fire conditions with a combination of extreme heat, significant wind events, dry conditions, and firefighting resources that are stretched to the limit.
Due to these conditions, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing the following temporary closures and fire restrictions to provide for public safety and reduce the potential for human caused fire starts.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest expands Slink Fire closure area
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/06/2020 - 12:21pmWith the Slink Fire burning south of Topaz Lake continuing to grow westward, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest expanded the fire closure area as of Saturday evening. The closure now includes all areas, campgrounds trails and roads at the following areas:
Recreational fires and charcoal use banned in the Lake Tahoe, Truckee Region on both public and private property
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/04/2020 - 10:52amThe Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) reminds residents and visitors that recreational fires, including campfires, bonfires, warming fires, wood fires, charcoal fires, or any other kind of outdoor fires, involving solid fuels are not permitted on public or private property including residential properties, vacation/short-term rentals, campgrounds, resorts and other recreational areas throughout the Lake Tahoe/Truckee Region until the end of November or until rescinded.
Slink Fire south of Topaz grows; Forest Service closes nearby public land for safety reasons
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 10:44amThe Slink Fire burning south of Topaz Lake and two miles west of Coleville, Calif., reached 14,200 acres early Thursday and was 10 percent contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Evacuations lifted in Slink Fire south of Topaz, US 395 re-opens, Marine Corps assists
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 5:28amThe Slink Fire behavior moderated Tuesday at 11,000 acres and hard work by firefighters has increased the containment to 10 percent. All evacuations in the towns of Walker and Coleville have been lifted and Highway 395 is now open to traffic, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Evacuations made in Coleville, Walker due to Slink Fire, US 395 closed at Topaz and Eastside lanes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 8:29pmThe Mono County Sheriff's Office issued an evacuation order Monday evening for Coleville and Walker due to the Slink Fire and has closed Highway 395 from Topaz Lane to Eastside Lane south of Topaz Lake.
Slink Fire south of Topaz grows to more than 2,200 acres
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/30/2020 - 6:54amUPDATE: A wildfilre that started Saturday night continues to burn southwest of Topaz Lake in Mono County on the Bridgeport Ranger District, according to the U.S. Forest Service.