My Shot

Tourism drives our economy, but we lack the tools to manage its impacts, says Andy Chapman. The time to act is now with sustainable funding for transit, stewardship, and visitor management.

With the approval of the Village at Palisades development last month after 15 years of fighting, Sierra Watch contemplates what’s next for the environmental nonprofit.

Tahoe’s roadless lands have long preserved clean water, wildlife habitat, recreation, and local economies. A proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule could now expose millions of protected acres to expanded logging and industrial use.

A longtime Tahoe resident contrasts traditional, community-based mountain living with today’s tech-driven culture, urging a balance of digital tools with local knowledge, relationships, and lived experiences.

Truckee’s Coldstream gravel ponds, once an industrial site, have become a quiet local treasure. Before it changes due to upcoming development, a neighbor invites people to enjoy this special place.

Tahoe’s public lands protect clean water, wildlife, and fire-resilient forests. An environmental researcher argues that with federal safeguards on the chopping block, the fight to save them is now or never.

As Nevada County prepares for the June 2 election, officials are urging voters to participate early and seek accurate information directly from the elections office.

In her final year of service, Truckee Mayor Anna Klovstad highlights seven years of meaningful progress on climate, housing, and public safety, and commits to strengthening Truckee’s resilience and community.

The TRPA is embarking on a new environmental review that will shape the future of housing and Tahoe’s environment. MAP encourages citizens to get involved in the process.

A North Tahoe resident argues that Tahoe’s short-term rental policies have largely failed: The number of STRs keeps growing and long-term housing is being displaced.