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The creek and wetland complex found along Polaris Creek has been significantly impared due to development of residential and recreational facilities. The degraded wet meadow habitat areas adversely impact the associated fish and wildlife habitat values, and these disturbances have significant impacts on water quality, floodplain processes, and fish passage. In Phase I, an Opportunities and Constraints Feasibility Analysis has been conducted to explore the restoration potential of the Polaris Creek and Wetland complex while also addressing and accommodating recreational uses that currently occur at this site; a ball field, playground, campground, and restroom/parking facilities.
Planning/Design
2017
2018
2020
$300,000
Andrew Schurr (aschurr@tahoercd.org)
04/21/2017
01/16/2025
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01.02.01.0073 - Polaris Creek and Wetland Restoration, Phase I Planning
This project is on the EIP 5-year list.
Performance Measures
Expected Performance Measures
Expected Performance Measures
| Linear Feet of Stream Channel Restored or Enhanced | None | linear feet | |
| Acres of SEZ Restored or Enhanced | None | acres | |
| Acres of Habitat Restored or Enhanced | None | acres | |
| Facilities Improved or Created | None | number |
Reported Performance Measures
Reported Performance Measures
Reported Performance Measure Accomplishments are not relevant for projects in the Planning/Design stage.
Funding
Expected Funding
Expected Funding
$300,000
$282,000
$18,000
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| Proposition 1 (CTC) | $282,000 | $282,000 | $0 |
| Grand Total | $282,000 | $282,000 | $0 |
Reported Expenditures
Reported Expenditures
| Total | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
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| Proposition 1 | $204,774 | $91,425 | $108,349 | $5,000 | $0 |
| Tahoe City Public Utility District | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Grand Total | $204,774 | $91,425 | $108,349 | $5,000 | $0 |
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Watersheds
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Fish habitat will be improved and fish barriers will be removed
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Restoration of this wetland site will improve the experience of those who use the ball fields, which are frequently flooded in the Spring
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Soil will be conserved when hydrologic function is restored and large amounts of sediment are successfully treated before entering Lake Tahoe.
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Wetland vegetation will be enhanced and the areal extent will be increased when the area is restored.
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Water quality will be improved when storm water is appropriately treated as it passes through the restored wetland site.
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With an increase in wetland vegetation and hydrologic function restored, the site will support species that rely on wet meadows for feeding and reproduction.
Local and Regional Plans
Related Projects
Related Projects
01.02.01.0073 - Polaris Creek and Wetland Restoration, Phase I Planning is associated with following groups of projects.
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Notes
Notes
| 01/15/2025 1:24 PM | Andrew Schurr | Project on hold while partners continue to consider options. | ||
| 01/14/2024 5:29 PM | Andrew Schurr | Project currently on hold while project partners assess potential options. | ||
| 01/14/2023 7:51 PM | Andrew Schurr | Project partners have expressed interest in continuing into environmental (CEQA) discussions are currently underway and a funding search has begun. | ||
| 01/12/2022 9:54 PM | Andrew Schurr | Future project phases currently on hold awaiting continued funding and stakeholder coordination. | ||
| 01/15/2021 10:55 AM | Beth Vollmer | Planning/design is now complete. Project will stay in planning phase and the following implementing phases will be reported in the same project to keep costs together. | ||
| 01/12/2021 5:10 PM | Nicole Cartwright | This phase of the project is now complete. Not all funding was expended by partners and funding was returned to Prop 1 at Tahoe Conservancy. |