Will Tahoe continue on the path of urbanization? Or will the region focus on responsible redevelopment, restoration and renovation, with strong environmental regulations?
A federal district court judge in September 2010 overturned a plan to allow new piers, boat ramps, buoys and other boat facilities along the lake's shoreline. The judge’s decision was not just about piers and buoys, but about TRPA’s obligation to achieve and maintain Tahoe’s unique environmental goals.
Transportation planning is the key to relieving dependence on the private automobile and improving air quality at Tahoe. Air and water quality are integrally linked, as science is showing that dust stirred up by cars travels to the lake and has a significant affect on clarity.
Reducing pollution to Lake Tahoe - Total Maximum Daily Load
Despite pressure to weaken this landmark long-term water quality plan, the League in 2010 successfully advocated to keep strong protections for Lake Tahoe in the TMDL, which was approved in November, 2010, by the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Lake Tahoe Airport
In 2006, the League released a Draft Airport Impacts Report which examines a range of community and environmental impacts associated with the airport in South Lake Tahoe.
The League has a number of concerns about the City of South Lake Tahoe general plan update. Primarily, we have noted that the general plan update should follow and be informed by the TRPA regional plan update, instead of being drafted prior to the regional plan.
