Reaching out as the Mountains Abide
We just wanted to reach out and connect with our conservation community. We’re doing what we can to continue the work of Sierra Watch – Saving Martis Valley and Keeping Squaw True – as much as our isolation allows. But we miss seeing you all in person, whether at our own events, on a chairlift, or out on the trails. […]
North Tahoe SnowFest’s 4th Annual Wing Eating Contest, benefiting Keep Squaw True
Join Sierra Watch on Sunday, March 1st, for Fat Cat Bar & Grill’s Fourth Annual North Tahoe SnowFest Hot Wing Eating Contest, benefiting our work to Keep Squaw True! Event runs from 3pm to 5pm. So come join us as we watch the fastest eaters from Tahoe and beyond test their mettle against each other and Fat […]
“Maximum Potential Development” vs. Tahoe Mountain Values – Moonshine Ink covers Sierra Watch’s legal appeal over Squaw Valley
This month’s edition of Truckee’s Moonshine Ink provides an in-depth update on the back-and-forth over Squaw Valley in the Court of Appeals. Would-be developer Alterra Mountain Company is arguing for what they call “maximum potential development.” Sierra Watch is standing up for our shared mountain values – and state law. And you can read it […]
Welcoming Winter Social to Keep Squaw True – Friday, Dec. 13
PLEASE NOTE: Due to weather, we will be moving the event inside! See you all there. Winter is here! Help Sierra Watch welcome the snow with our friends at California 89 in Downtown Truckee on Friday, December 13. Spend time with folks who care about the future of the entire North Lake Tahoe/Truckee Region; watch […]
Critics: Tahoe resort project would hamper fire evacuations
Critics: Tahoe resort project would hamper fire evacuations By Scott Sonner | AP November 22, 2019 – First published by the Associated Press, re-published by the San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, Sacramento Bee, and other news outlets. OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — Conservationists trying to block expansion of the Lake Tahoe ski resort that hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics […]
Stand with Sierra Watch – Every Month of the Year
Thanks for being a part of Sierra Watch and our ongoing work to defend our favorite mountain places. Everything we do depends on the hundreds of individuals and families who stand with us to protect our Sierra. And we’re asking you to consider making a monthly contribution to our shared commitment. Simply put, Sierra Watch focuses […]
Keeping Squaw True: Making our Case in the Court of Appeals
Sierra Watch submitted the final brief to the Third District Court Appeals in our ongoing effort to overturn illegal development proposals in Tahoe’s Squaw Valley. Our brief effectively counters the arguments laid out by Alterra Mountain Company and Placer County in their latest missive to the court and, more importantly, expertly reaffirms the fact that […]
Abe Blair - 2018State of Sierra Watch – 2019
Each fall we check in on another year of Sierra Watch and our work to protect our favorite places in the Sierra Nevada from irresponsible development. So far, 2019 could be summarized by: one terrific movie, three legal briefs, more than 400 donors, and a massive challenge. One Terrific Movie The first thing I often […]
Next week: Keep Squaw True Community Update in Squaw Valley—Sept. 18
Next week, join Sierra Watch for our Keep Squaw True Community Update in Squaw Valley: Wednesday, September 18 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Squaw Valley Public Service District Meeting Room You’ve seen The Movie to Keep Squaw True; now come get the update! Sierra Watch Executive Director Tom Mooers will review Alterra Mountain Company’s current […]
Keep Squaw True Community Update in Squaw Valley—Sept. 18
You’ve seen the movie; come get an update! Now that we’ve released The Movie to Keep Squaw True to streaming, we’re hosting a Keep Squaw True Community Update on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Squaw Valley Public Utility District Meeting Room. And you’re invited! Sierra Watch Executive Director Tom […]
