Tag: Lake Tahoe

Protecting Fragile Ecology of Truckee Tahoe

Eco Truckee discusses Squaw Valley and Tahoe Ridge development with environmentalists from 20 countries

Eco Truckee Tahoe News   Eco Truckee Tahoe founder Ted Lipien (center) with international environmental officials, activists, and eco-friendly entrepreneurs at the University of Nevada, Reno, June 15. 2016   Eco Truckee discusses Squaw Valley and Tahoe Ridge development with environmentalists from 20 countries JUNE 19, 2016   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 415-793-1642   Eco Truckee…
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Eco Truckee Tahoe meets Peruvian environmental protection officials

Eco Truckee Tahoe News     Eco Truckee Tahoe meets Peruvian environmental protection officials FEBRUARY 26, 2016   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 415-793-1642   Eco Truckee Tahoe (EcoTruckee.org – Facebook.com/EcoTruckeeTahoe) founder and editor Ted Lipien met Friday, February 26, 2016, in Reno, NV with a delegation of Peruvian environmental protection officials visiting the United States under…
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Tahoe’s Tipping Point

Eco Truckee Tahoe In an opinion article, Ann Nichols, President of North Tahoe Preservation Alliance and a local real estate professional, comments on a 1/8/2016 Sierra Sun opinion piece entitled, “We owe an apology to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada.” Ann Nichols points out that the op-ed, submitted by TRPA [Tahoe Regional Planning Agency],…
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Opinion: Lake Tahoe’s death by a thousand cuts

Eco Truckee Tahoe In an opinion article, Ann Nichols, President of North Tahoe Preservation Alliance and a local real estate professional, argues that there is no shortage of development plans for the Tahoe region that would result in plundering of natural resources and destroying the unique mountain character of the community. Nichols warns of “urban…
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Squaw Valley KSL Developers “Out of Touch”

Eco Truckee Tahoe   Squaw Valley KSL Developers “Out of Touch” Says Local Resident   By Ted Lipien     Residents and environmental groups declared KSL Capital Partners’ proposed development of Squaw Valley Ski Resort as being “out of touch” with the culture and values of the region. Vast majority of residents who spoke at…
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Flights and plane noise complaints on the rise in Truckee, Airport reports

  Call for Action – Help by Reporting Plane Noise to Truckee Airport – Bookmark This Page and Use Link Below [cmsms_button button_link=”https://truckeetahoeairport.com/contact?noise=true” button_target=”blank” button_text_align=”center” button_font_weight=”100″ button_font_style=”normal” button_padding_hor=”20″ button_bg_color=”#aed957″ animation_delay=”0″]REPORT JET/PLANE NOISE OVER TRUCKEE-TAHOE HOMES, TRAILS, LAKES AND WILDLIFE – CLICK HERE [/cmsms_button][cmsms_text] [/cmsms_text]   Eco Truckee Tahoe News According to a Truckee Airport official…
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Truckee Airport Noisy Private Jets Disturb Tahoe Wildlife

[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] A Prosser neighborhood dog on a walk very close to the area where coyotes were disturbed by a loud private jet flying from Truckee airport. Truckee Airport Noisy Private Jets Disturb Tahoe Wildlife A News Commentary by Ted Lipien, Eco Truckee Tahoe – EcoTruckee.org We have been aware for a long time of…
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Truckee Airport Owes Residents More Transparency on Tax Subsidy and Jet Noise

New Truckee Airport Facebook page lacks information on the airport’s $4.5 million tax subsidy, increasing jet noise or plans to help buy a hobby plane using public money. The Truckee Tahoe Airport, one of the most dangerous general aviation airports in the United States, is located near the downtown area of the mountain resort town…
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‘The End of Snow’ A Squaw Valley murder mystery novel by Prudy Grimes

‘The End of Snow’ A Squaw Valley murder mystery novel by Prudy Grimes Reviewed by Ted Lipien A death in Squaw Valley may mean the death of Squaw Valley, at least as we know it now. Prudy Grimes’ debut full-length mystery novel, “The End of Snow,” is subtitled “Murder in Squaw Valley: A Laura Bailey…
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Lake Tahoe Ridgeline Reality Check

Ridgeline Reality Check By Coral Amende Well, there’s some good news and some bad news regarding the sprawling Martis Valley West project. The good news? East West Partners currently do not plan to build 112 luxury lodges in a gated community atop an undeveloped ridgeline at Lake Tahoe. The bad? The Martis Valley West project…
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