Lake Valley SRA Upper Truckee River Restoration Project – Reach 7

The Lake Valley SRA Upper Truckee River Restoration Project Reach 7 is a forecast initiative managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sierra District, located in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County. The project focuses on restoring geomorphic and ecological functions to a 1.5-mile reach of the Upper Truckee River, spanning portions of Washoe Meadows State Park and the Lake Valley State Recreation Area. The primary objectives include creating a wider river corridor, reconnecting the river to its active floodplain, and enhancing aquatic and riparian habitats to support key species such as the Lahontan cutthroat trout, western pearlshell, and Paiute sculpin. Key deliverables include the replacement of two bridges with a single 150-foot full span structure, modifications to a bridge near Hole 12, and the installation of native sod blankets, willow transplants, and woody debris. All imported materials, including gravel and boulders, must be washed before installation. The project adheres to the California Environmental Quality Act through a Statutory Exemption for Restoration Projects under Public Resources Code section 21080.56. Long-term success will be managed via an adaptive management plan featuring a five-year post-restoration monitoring period. The project is categorized under NAICS code 237990.