South Tahoe Basin Wildlife Crossings Planning
Summary
SCH Number
2026090889
Public Agency
California Tahoe Conservancy
Document Title
South Tahoe Basin Wildlife Crossings Planning
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/21/2026
Document Description
This project will assess the best possible locations for wildlife crossing structures along U.S. 50, S.R. 89, and Pioneer Trail, and develop the plans, designs, and environmental review and documentation necessary for consideration of future implementation projects. Future projects resulting from this planning effort, if they are approved, will restore wildlife connectivity and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions within the network of roads and highways through important aquatic and terrestrial habitat.
Contact Information
Name
Joseph Harvey
Agency Name
California Tahoe Conservancy
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
South Lake Tahoe
Counties
El Dorado
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Southern portion of the Lake Tahoe Basin along roadways, including U.S. Highway 50 (U.S. 50), State Route 89 (S.R. 89), and Pioneer Trail
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
§ 15262
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves only planning for possible future actions which the Conservancy Board has not approved, adopted, or funded. Environmental factors will be considered as part of the project’s planning activities.
County Clerk
El Dorado
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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