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Finding True North for Kings Beach

Written by Melissa Sig, Published in Moonshine Ink on July 10, 2025

Marissa RudderJuly 10, 2025

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Tahoe/Truckee’s Forest Service Fire Drill

Marissa RudderJuly 10, 2025

Major fine for spill that sent 85,000 gallons of sewage into Lake Tahoe

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Sharpen your land use toolkit with MAP at our May Project Mixer. Save the date for May 22nd! We’re teaming up with our friends at @tahoebackyard and @bearbellybrewingco to host a FREE project mixer in Kings Beach. Land use planning is a comple

Every year you give to MAP, you’re a member. Simple as that. Any dollar amount fuels our work. From early morning trail runs to late-night town halls, MAP works around the clock to protect open spaces and preserve Truckee Tahoe’s funky mo

In 2018, voters in the City of South Lake Tahoe opted to ban short-term rentals in residential areas, save for an exception allowing “permanent residents” to rent their homes up to 30 days per year. The El Dorado Superior Court overturned

NEW MAP BUSINESS MEMBER: REFRESH LLC, owned and operated by Tiffany Connolly. Her @the_refresh_station is located in @thegoodanya Plant Shop, right next to @wildcherries_coffeehouse (another MAP Business Member) in Truckee! For Tiffany, sustainabili

This morning's snowstorm caught us by surprise. With the forecast calling for 4+ inches of snow and wind all day long, MAP will not be attending the Tahoe Truckee Earth Festival at Palisades, but the festival is STILL happening, so if you are out enj

Join MAP at the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival, TOMORROW, Saturday, April 26th in the Village at Palisades for two FREE showings of the Wild and Scenic Film Festival on tour! Our custom program will be shown at 11:00 am and 4:00 pm in the Alpenglow

Promises to redevelop the old Tahoe Biltmore have circulated for almost two decades. Despite settlement agreements, permits and changes in ownership, the project has sat at a standstill. Now, for the second time this year, the owners have defaulted o

At MAP, we make each day count as Earth Day for our planet, our community in Truckee Tahoe, and beyond. Living in the mountains in one of the country’s most treasured watersheds means we must be mindful of how we grow and develop. Every day dec

This Earth Month, we’re celebrating the members who make MAP happen, like Carly Bothe. From deep winter snows to dusty trail days, our members are committed to protecting open space and advocating for intentional planning in Truckee Tahoe, all

Why be a member of MAP? Because Truckee Tahoe’s future depends on it. ⛰️🌏🌲

As proud MAP Member Kimberly Maguire believes, thoughtful development is crucial to preserving our mountain community’s character, and MAP is here to ensure tha

Last month, MAP teamed up with Tahoe Gifting Co. and River Ranch for the 43rd Annual SnowFest in North Lake Tahoe, taking part in just two of many exciting events over two weekends in March. A big thank you to @tahoegiftingco for showcasing the MAP

The vision for a thriving Downtown Truckee River corridor has long been a community goal, contrasting with the area's historical industrial and commercial uses. In 2023, the Town of Truckee launched the River Revitalization Steering Committee, bringi

MAP was thrilled to join over 40 other organizations yesterday to bring the Sierra Nevada to the state capitol. We advocated on behalf of state legislation that supports our mountains critters, resources, and communities. A huge shout out to @sierra_

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🏘️ It’s been quite a while since we’ve heard about Dollar Creek Crossing, but the community is about to get an update at the Placer County Board of Supervisors hearing in Lake Tahoe.

🏘️ At the meeting, staff will review the analysis's

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