Overview

Basics

Basics
Fuels reduction treatment on a minimum of 75 acres of private parcels located within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) of Zephyr Cove, Nevada. This project collaborates with private landowners to implement defensible space and fuels reduction treatments on their properties. The project emphasizes community empowerment through education and outreach efforts that promote fire-adapted practices. This includes the formation of a Firewise site in partnership with Zephyr Cove residents.

Planning/Design
2025
2026
2029
$2,626,845

Dana Olson (dolson@ntcd.org)
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
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Organizations

Organizations
Nevada Tahoe Conservation District (NTCD) Meghan Kelly - Nevada Tahoe Conservation District (NTCD)

EIP Details

EIP Basics

02.01.02.0029 - Zephyr Heights Community Defensible Space

This project is on the EIP 5-year list.

Performance Measures

Expected Performance Measures

Expected Performance Measures
Acres of Forest Fuels Reduction Treatment [Initial or Maintenance Treatment: Initial], [Property Ownership: Private], [Treatment Type: Hand Thinning], [Treatment Zone: Community Defense Zone] 75 acres

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
$2,626,845
$0
$2,626,845

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Reported Expenditures

Reported Expenditures

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