Issues
Each post below details a proposed or active project that impacts the West Shore, and is regularly updated. Issue posts are in priority order.
Meeks Bay Restoration
The deteriorating condition of the existing marina infrastructure, along with concerns over water quality, aquatic invasive species, and degraded habitat for native species have prompted the need for action in Meeks Bay.
Homewood Mountain Resort
For years, Homewood Mountain Resort (HMR) has been planning and seeking financing for an expansion to add more chairlifts, lodging, and commercial space to the existing property. FOWS has many concerns about the impact this development will have on the West Shore.
SR 89 Corridor Plan
The draft State Route (SR) 89 Corridor Plan, which will address options to improve traffic and pedestrian conditions in the future, especially at Emerald Bay and Camp Richardson, will be released soon.
Fanny Bridge/SR 89 Realignment
The realignment for State Route (SR) 89 which is currently underway, involves new roundabouts in/around Tahoe City and a proposed reconstruction of Fanny Bridge.
TRPA Regional Plan
The TRPA’s Regional Plan is a “package” of documents and initiatives that regulate land use in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Regional Plan is intended to regulate development in a way that