SCH Number 2022010207

Project Info

Title

UPPER TRUCKEE RIVER RESTORATION AND LAKE TAHOE GOLF COURSE RECONFIGURATION PROJECT

Description

State Parks is proposing the Upper Truckee River Restoration and Lake Tahoe Golf Course Reconfiguration Project (Project), which includes geomorphic-based river restoration of the Upper Truckee River within the 169-acre Lake Valley State Recreation Area (LVSRA) and portions of Washoe Meadows State Park (WMSP). The purpose of the Project is to restore natural river hydrologic conditions, geomorphic processes, and ecological function to 1.8 miles of the Upper Truckee River, which will reduce erosion and therefore improve water quality in the Upper Truckee River and Lake Tahoe. The proposed restoration Project aims to achieve this goal by constructing a meandering river channel at a grade that would be connected with the floodplain. The present channel would be restored to a more natural, balanced condition that mimics portions of the historic channel, which in general involves actions that reverse past actions that altered the natural course, depth, and velocity of the river. To accomplish this river restoration, the Project also includes reconfiguration of the 135-acre, 18-hole regulation Lake Tahoe Golf Course within LVSRA to allow room for the river meanders and establish a greater buffer between the river and the golf course. Existing undersized bridges would be removed and replaced with floodplain spanning bridges, the golf course would be modernized with a new irrigation system, drought resistant turf, and new restroom facilities, among other improvements. A trail connecting from Highway 50 along the river into Washoe Meadows State Park would also be included.

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