Kings Beach, Calif.— The California Tahoe Conservancy Board has approved two planning grants, totaling $590,000, for projects to improve recreation and public access at beaches in South Lake Tahoe and Kings Beach.
“Through recreation enhancements and upgrades to modern accessibility standards, these projects will make it easier for everyone—residents and visitors alike—to experience and enjoy Lake Tahoe’s shoreline,” said Conservancy Board member and South Lake Tahoe City Councilmember Tamara Wallace.
The Board approved a $500,000 planning grant to the City of South Lake Tahoe for improvements at Regan Beach. The funding will help the City continue planning for improvements that include new restrooms and concession facilities, upgraded picnic areas, shoreline stabilization, and a launch and storage area for kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.
The Board also approved a $90,000 grant to the North Tahoe Public Utility District (NTPUD) to complete environmental analysis for improvements at Secline Beach. The NTPUD is exploring recreation, lake access, and accessibility enhancements at Secline Beach, which includes a small Conservancy property, in the heart of the community of Kings Beach in Placer County.
The NTPUD will utilize the planning grant as part of the Secline Beach Enhancement Project. The District is leading the planning and preliminary design of potential public recreation access upgrades, facility enhancements, and environmental improvements to Secline Beach in Kings Beach, in collaboration with Placer County and the California Tahoe Conservancy.
This project is divided into three phases that will leverage all existing planning studies to develop an achievable vision and design for the future of public lake access and amenities at Secline Beach.
Possible improvements to the Secline Beach area could include the construction of new public restrooms, formal picnic areas, organized community kayak and paddleboard storage racks, e-bike and electric vehicle charging stations, and coordinated public transportation for beach visitors.
At the same meeting, the Board discussed the Tahoe for All grant program. Through Tahoe for All, the Conservancy intends to continue to support programs and projects that provide positive and inclusive outdoor experiences for communities that face barriers to enjoying Tahoe recreational opportunities. The Board also discussed 2024 accomplishments by the Conservancy and its partners.
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