Facts
Links to Sources
For information on the TRPA hearing on March 5th and the documents associated with this issue, including the full Tahoe Cedars water project application go to:
https://www.trpa.gov
Type Tahoe Cedars in the search box.
This will bring up video of the meeting
The agenda items below are the documents
Major Conservation Threats
The Tahoma water pipe replacement project includes plans for a heavy equipment staging site which directly endangers local wild lands and fragile ecosystems by destroying untouched habitats and disrupting wildlife.
Habitat Loss: Critical nesting grounds for protected species, such as the Northern Goshawk, are compromised by heavy construction activity, disrupting local biodiversity and ecosystem health.
Climate Fragility: Increased fuel storage and heavy machinery operation heightening wildfire risks, while industrial traffic degrades native flora and reduces the landscape's natural resilience.
Alternative construction staging sites
Alternative construction staging sites
Perimeter of protected Goshawk nesting grounds. Blue box is proposed staging area.