Sierra Watch remembers Judge William A. Newsom
— By Tom Mooers, Sierra Watch Executive Director. First published as a guest column in The Union, serving Western Nevada County, CA, — In December we gathered in Dutch Flat for the funeral of Bill Newsom. For a guy who had been everywhere — and knew everyone, it was no accident that he chose a final resting place […]
The Movie to Keep Squaw True: See it in December!
The Movie to Keep Squaw True is coming to a theatre near you – December showings in Tahoe City and June Lake! Check out our first trailer! SAVE THE DATE/GET TICKETS: December 8 & 9 – Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema Tahoe City, CA 7:30 PM (Saturday – SOLD OUT); 2 PM & 4PM (Sunday – […]
Sierra Watch and Partners File Appeal on Martis Valley West
Last week Sierra Watch and our co-plaintiffs submitted the Opening Brief in our ongoing challenge to the Martis Valley West development proposal. The brief not only spells out why Placer County’s approval of the project was illegal, it also sticks up for a set of principles that are fundamental to the future of Tahoe and […]
Tahoe Development News: Sierra Watch Prevails Against Alterra Court Challenge
September 27, 2018 Court Dismissed Developer Attempt to Intimidate Sierra Watch Roseville, Calif. – Placer County Superior Court sided with Sierra Watch and ruled against developers Alterra Mountain Company in their attempt to sanction the Tahoe conservation group for its efforts to enforce California’s open government laws. “This was a clear attempt on the part of […]
SOLD OUT- World Premiere of The Movie to Keep Squaw True
UPDATE: Please stay tuned for updates on our tour and showings in Tahoe, across Northern California, Western Nevada, and ski communities across the U.S. Get our latest updates about tour information by signing the Keep Squaw True pledge and getting on our contact list! Sierra Watch is hosting the World Premiere of The Movie to Keep Squaw […]
Placer Court Give Developers Round One Victory in Squaw CEQA Challenge
Breaking news: Placer County Superior Court has ruled against Sierra Watch’s Squaw CEQA challenge and upheld Placer County’s 2016 approvals of KSL’s massive development. The good news is that Sierra Watch is well-positioned to appeal the case and further our shared effort to Keep Squaw True. To review: the controversy began in 2011 when KSL […]
Sierra Watch: Squaw Update and Gondola Alert
The lifts have stopped spinning and it’s a lovely 74 degrees in Tahoe City. As we swing into summer in the Sierra, here’s a quick update and timely alert: Update: Sierra Watch Challenging Squaw Valley Development On May 24, our mountains had a day in court. In a day-long hearing, Sierra Watch spelled out how […]
Big Week for Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, & Sierra Watch
It’s a great week to Keep Squaw True. Thursday we’ll be in court, pursuing our legal challenge to Placer County’s 2016 approvals of KSL’s reckless development. In a day of oral arguments, we’ll point out that ‘Shelter in Place’ is not a viable tactic for dealing with catastrophic wildfire. That adding thousands of cars to Tahoe’s crowded roadways […]
Breaking News: Sierra Watch and Allies Appeal Martis Development Decision
Sierra Watch is proud to take action with our conservation allies to stand up for Martis Valley, Lake Tahoe, and the Sierra Nevada. Why appeal a case we won? To make our victory even stronger. Yes, we prevailed in the initial ruling over the Martis Valley West project, but the court order to “vacate and […]
Agencies Release Impact Assessment of Proposed Squaw Alpine Gondola
Proposed Squaw Alpine Gondola Projected To Have 33 Adverse Impacts For Immediate Release Contact: Tom Mooers, (530) 265-2849 x200 Nevada City, Calif. – The United States Forest Service and Placer County issued their draft environmental studies today for the Squaw Alpine Gondola proposed to connect Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows in North Lake Tahoe. The […]
