The Truckee Tahoe region is under constant threat from developers. While we continue our work on many local projects, we are also engaged in the most important battle yet: the fight to save Martis Valley from inappropriate development. At least four resort communities, including homes for 20,000 people, an amphitheatre, a ski resort and five additional golf courses are in the works. While a Placer County Superior Court Judge recently ruled that the proposed plans for development in Martis Valley violated State Planning Law, the ruling will delay development but will probably not ultimately prevent it. The Foundation is one of a coalition of environmental non-profits including Sierra Watch, the Sierra Club, the League to Save Lake Tahoe and the Planning and Conservation League working to prevent this disaster from occurring. The Foundation is seizing this window of opportunity to persuade Placer County and developers to preserve more natural areas and reduce the footprint of proposed developments.
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