The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has had to strike a fine balance between conservationists and private landowners throughout its five decades working to preserve the integrity of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

TRPA in the middle

Forest service acquires two of last large parcels of undeveloped land in the region; NLTRA secures TBID green light; Reno offers free virtual mental health services with Nevada ranked in the bottom ten states for mental health issues; more.

The North Tahoe Preservation Alliance president argues TRPA solutions like density of development or changing Vehicle Miles Traveled standards is not the solution to truly save the Basin from tourism-caused degradation.

New event center; Tahoe East Shore Trail mural to be installed; trail amenity program; more.

For lifelong Tahoe resident Sean Michael Wiley, the Dollar Creek Crossing development provides an opportunity to increase long-term housing options for families.

Enough with platitudes, talking points, and deferring to the next generation, says TRPA’s Joanne Marchetta. Our considerable problems require a tectonic shift in mindset. Here’s a rallying cry fit for 2020.