Release: Sierra Watch Report on Palisades Tahoe Public Comments: 99% Oppose Alterra Proposal
Contact: Tom Mooers (530) 265-2849 x200 May 4, 2023 PUBLIC COMMENTS ON TAHOE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVEAL OVERWHELMING OPPOSITION Olympic Valley, Calif. –According to a new report released today, thousands of comment letters reveal overwhelming opposition to proposed development in Tahoe’s Olympic Valley. The letters were written by community groups, regulatory agencies, and – most of […]
Release: Failed Olympic Valley Development Back to Threaten Tahoe Again
Contact: Tom Mooers (530) 265-2849 x200 December 1, 2022 FAILED OLYMPIC VALLEY DEVELOPMENT BACK TO THREATEN TAHOE AGAIN Olympic Valley, Calif. – Placer County released a revised environmental assessment for massive development at Palisades Tahoe, formerly Squaw Valley, yesterday. The announcement makes official what had been looming over Tahoe for months: resort owners Alterra Mountain […]
Release: Placer County Rescinds All Approvals For Massive Development In Tahoe’s Olympic Valley
Contact: Tom Mooers (530) 265-2849 x200 November 8, 2022 PLACER COUNTY RESCINDS ALL APPROVALS FOR MASSIVE DEVELOPMENT IN TAHOE’S OLYMPIC VALLEY Olympic Valley, Calif. – The Placer County Board of Supervisors rescinded its approval of a massive development proposed for Tahoe’s Olympic Valley at a public hearing today. The vote was unanimous, and the action […]
Meet the New Waterpark. Same as the Old Waterpark?
At two meetings under smoky skies in Tahoe’s Olympic Valley last week, Alterra Mountain Company gave a brief update on its proposed development; Placer County counsel described their legal obligations in the aftermath of Sierra Watch’s court victory; and planners laid out the steps in the upcoming public planning process. The project and the process […]
SIERRA WATCH SEEKS FIELD DIRECTOR FOR TAHOE CONSERVATION CAMPAIGNS
Tahoe City, Calif. − Sierra Watch seeks a passionate conservation advocate to recruit and mobilize public support for our work to keep Tahoe Truckee True. Founded in 2001, Sierra Watch has built a remarkable record in Sierra conservation, spearheading the long-term effort to protect Tahoe’s Martis Valley, playing the lead role in […]
Release: Tahoe Conservationists Secure Final Judgment Over Olympic Valley Development
Contact: Tom Mooers (530) 265-2849 x200 August 2, 2022 TAHOE CONSERVATIONISTS SECURE FINAL JUDGMENT OVER OLYMPIC VALLEY DEVELOPMENT Olympic Valley, Calif. – A California court last week issued its Final Judgment in the long-running fight against massive development in Tahoe’s Olympic Valley. The court ordered all approvals of the project be rescinded, closing out a […]
Tahoe Development Update: Final Judgment in Martis Valley West
Wednesday we received the final Writ and Judgment in our case against Martis Valley West, directing the rescission of all approvals for the North Tahoe development proposal and effectively closing this chapter in our ongoing commitment to Save Martis Valley. The Martis Valley West project proposed 760 new gated units in a “very high” fire […]
A Farewell to Chase – thanks for keeping us true!
This week marks the end of an era for Sierra Watch: Friday is Chase Schweitzer’s last day. He’s stepping down as Sierra Watch Engagement Director and setting out to seek his fortune beyond the granite cliffs of Tahoe’s Olympic Valley. When we hired Chase seven years ago, we were looking for someone to “play a […]
Sierra Watch Seeks Field Manager for Tahoe Conservation Campaigns
Sierra Watch seeks a passionate conservation advocate to recruit and mobilize public support for our work to keep Tahoe Truckee True. Founded in 2001, Sierra Watch has built a remarkable record in Sierra conservation, spearheading the long-term effort to protect Tahoe’s Martis Valley, playing the lead role in defending Donner Summit, and turning back a reckless […]
Join us for Tahoe Truckee Earth Day, Saturday April 23
Come join Sierra Watch for Tahoe Truckee Earth Day 2022! Saturday, April 23 The Village at Palisades Tahoe / Olympic Valley 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Earth Day marks an annual milestone in our ongoing efforts to protect this mountainous portion of our favorite planet. It was twenty years ago when Sierra Watch set […]
