Join the Forest Service and our partners on May 16, 2024, from 6-7pm and learn about forest health, watersheds, transportation, sustainable recreation, science and stewardship projects. Pre-register today at tinyurl.com/2p8fn2yu! #EIP #environmentalimprovementprogram

Join the Forest Service and our partners on May 16, 2024, from 6-7pm and learn about forest health, watersheds, transportation, sustainable recreation, science and stewardship projects. Pre-register today at tinyurl.com/2p8fn2yu! #EIP #environmentalimprovementprogram

Lake Tahoe's Wildfire Awareness Campaign runs May through October and includes family-friendly events and helpful information that highlight the message: Get Defensive – Create Defensible Space. Full story: tinyurl.com/5dsjprny. #defensiblespace #homehardening #getdefensive

Celebrate Mothers' Day by taking Mom to visit beautiful Mother Earth on her favorite National Forest! #HappyMothersDay #mothersday2024 #NatureConnectsUs

It's warming up in the lower elevations but keep in mind Lake Tahoe area lakes, rivers & streams are still icy cold! Plan ahead and learn how to stay safe around cold water at weather.gov/safety/coldwat……. #coldwatersafety #knowbeforeyougo

For public health/safety reasons, pets are not permitted on designated swim beaches: Baldwin, Camp Richardson, Meeks Bay, Nevada, Pope, William Kent, Zephyr Cove. For ideas on recreating with pets, visit our 'Dogs at Lake Tahoe' webpage: tinyurl.com/bdh47prz. #beachvibes

Don't let the warm air temperatures this weekend fool you, water temperatures around the area are deadly cold! Cold water shock can quickly lead to loss of muscle control and hypothermia. For more cold water safety tips, visit: weather.gov/safety/coldwat…

#nvwx #cawx

As the weather warms up, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services encourages all Californians to be cautious near fast-moving creeks, rivers and local waterways.

Learn More: wp.me/pd8T7h-9hr

#ICYMI #InCaseYouMissedIt
Love bears? Read this to keep Tahoe bears wild! Experts with the Tahoe Basin Bear Team (TIBT) remind residents that respecting wildlife means giving them space and privacy to roam and be wild. Full story: tinyurl.com/5n6jswdc #TIBT #keeptahoebearswild

Join the SugarPineFoundation tomorrow, May 11 for a Sugar Pine planting event! #TreePlantingDay #SugarPine

From the UNR PIGP Internship Showcase to the National Outdoor Recreation Conference, it's been a whirlwind week for GBI! 🌟 Here's a glimpse of our busy, but oh-so-fun week in this photo dump! 📸🌲 #GBIAdventures #WorkHardPlayHard #TeamBonding

Air temperatures are warming up but river water temperatures are DEADLY cold. Think twice before you jump into local rivers without a life jacket.
It may be the last decision you ever make. #CAwx

No burning today on the Nevada side.

Burning permitted today on the California side.

A warming trend finally settles in across the Sierra and western Nevada with above-average temperatures expected by this weekend. The potential for showers and thunderstorms also return to the Sierra by Friday afternoon with ongoing low chances each day through early next week.

National Forest recreation sites at Lake Tahoe are opening! Most campgrounds managed by Tahoe Recreation open May 10, 2024. Full story: tinyurl.com/3wd64thw. Until sites open, parking, restrooms, trash service not available. All dates subject to change. #camping #camping 2024

May marks the start of Wildfire Awareness Month. The campaign includes events and will run from May - October, highlighting the message: 'Get Defensive - Create Defensible Space.'
This year's theme included TDFPD’s very own Firefighter Djair Sancho.
#getdefensive

Reduce exposure when it’s smokey by limiting outdoor activities. Visitor centers and tourism bureaus can help you find recreational areas with better air quality! (airnow.gov)

Date & Time: Saturday, May 18th · 11:00am - 3:00pm PDT

Join us at this fun, free, family event! Sombreros and Honey Bee ice cream truck will also be on site. Grab some swag, learn a little about how to be wildfire prepared and check out all the fire apparatus on site.

EL DORADO COUNTY BURN DAY STATUS:
Thursday, May 9, 2024

Western El Dorado County: BURN DAY
South Lake Tahoe Area: BURN DAY

EDCAQMD permits required for piles LARGER than 4'x4': eldoradocounty.ca.gov/Services/Burn-…

CALFIRE permits required for ALL piles: burnpermit.fire.ca.gov