Friends of the West Shore

07/26/2023

https://www.sierrasun.com/news/placer-county-to-host-tahoe-basin-area-plan-workshop/

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – County staff will conduct a virtual town hall meeting to present on the Tahoe Basin Area Plan – Economic Sustainability and Housing Amendments. Staff will provide a summary of the proposed...

07/21/2023

[From the Keep Homewood Public group]

The Keep Homewood Public PETITION IS LIVE! Visit www.change.org/keephomewoodpublic to read about our efforts & requirements, and to sign your name! ..share widely, too 🙏🏼

The Keep Homewood Public PETITION IS LIVE! Visit www.change.org/keephomewoodpublic to read about our efforts & requirements, and to sign your name!
..share widely, too 🙏🏼

04/24/2023

What are your thoughts?

The vast majority of those who live and visit the Tahoe Basin want to ensure Lake Tahoe remains unblemished for future generations to behold its natural glory.

08/26/2022

Good information about the different types of algae in the lake and resources to learn more about Harmful Algae Blooms.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - California’s climate is getting hotter and drier, and the consequences are taking a toll on the state’s ecosystem. If you've been at the beaches of Lake Tahoe recently, you'll notice something that isn't normal - algae, and lots of it.

08/06/2022

Warning! Toxic algae found in General Creek.

Toxic algae detected in General Creek on Tahoe's west shore: please be aware that samples taken in General Creek, in the location shown in the map below, have shown the presence of the cyanotoxin microcystin, at levels that trigger posting of warnings.

Recreators and dog walkers should note this situation and stay away from algal mats in the water. Do NOT let pets drink the water or eat algal mats in the water or on the shore. Keep children AWAY from algal mats and do NOT allow children to touch or eat algal mats. Algal mats can be attached to the bottom of the waterway, floating in the water, or washed up on shore. Swimming is allowed in areas without algal mats.

Please contact the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board at (530) 542-5425 if you have any questions.

08/03/2022

A great opportunity to spend an evening outdoors on the West Shore and support a worthwhile cause!

07/30/2022

https://www.sierrasun.com/news/stakeholders-weigh-in-on-cascade-to-meeks-trail/

TAHOMA, Calif. — Following several informational workshops this summer, members of the community were given the opportunity to weigh in on the proposed Cascade to Meeks Trail.  The Cascade to Meeks Trail was highlighted as...

07/26/2022

Reminder: Our Community Party is tomorrow evening. We hope to see you there!

Mark your calendars for the next FOWS Community Party! We hope to see you there!