Prescribed burns occurring at Tunnel Creek from March through May

Posted by on Mar 5, 2012 in Conservation, News, State Lands, State Parks | Comments Off CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Division of Forestry is conducting prescribed burns at Tunnel Creek in the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park backcountry from March through May, 2012, weather permitting. The Tunnel Creek road, from State Route 28 to Tunnel Creek Station may be closed in order to conduct the burns. Signs will be posted throughout the area when burns are being conducted. Nearly 100...
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Free ski passes for purchasing a Tahoe license plate

Posted by on Dec 8, 2011 in News, State Lands | Comments Off CARSON CITY – The Tahoe Fund announced today two free Alpine or Nordic tickets to the resort of your choice will be given to those who purchase a Lake Tahoe license plate in California or Nevada. Tickets are valid for the 2011/2012 season while supplies last and have limited black-out dates. The “Plate for Powder” program is running for plates purchased between December 12, 2011 and April...
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SLIDE SHOW: Tunnel Creek prescribed burn

Posted by on Oct 25, 2011 in Forestry, News, State Lands, State Parks | Comments Off The Nevada Division of Forestry, Division of State Lands and Division of State Parks resumed prescribed burns in the Tunnel Creek area of the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. These images of NDF personnel and inmate crews show them conducting the burn last...
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Governor takes tour of Lake Tahoe

Posted by on Jun 27, 2011 in Env. Protection, Forestry, News, State Lands | Comments Off Continuing his pattern of briefings on issues of importance to the state, Governor Brian Sandoval today embarked on an investigative tour of Lake Tahoe.  Joined by Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Director Leo Drozdoff and TRPA representative Steve Robinson, Sandoval visited the Boulder Bay project and toured the Aquatic Invasive Species Inspection Station. “Today’s...
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Prescribed burns at Tunnel Creek rescheduled

Posted by on May 4, 2011 in Forestry, News, State Lands, State Parks | Comments Off NOTE: Due to wind conditions, this burn is being rescheduled. CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Division of Forestry will be conducting prescribed burns at Tunnel Creek in the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park backcountry beginning May 5, 2011. The Tunnel Creek road, from State Route 28 to Tunnel Creek Station, may be closed in order to conduct the burns. Signs will be posted throughout the area when...
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Nevada Division of State Lands is accepting grant applications to support the Mt. Charleston area

Posted by on Dec 14, 2010 in Conservation, News, State Lands | Comments Off Funds generated from Mt. Charleston license plate sales LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Division of State Lands announced today the third round of grants from the Mt. Charleston License Plate Program. Approximately $150,000 are available. Applications for suitable projects are being accepted through March 4, 2011. Application information can be obtained by going to the State Lands website at...
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