USFS Tahoe National Forest Education and Safety

The USFS Tahoe National Forest Education and Safety project is managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, specifically the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. This initiative focuses on enhancing safety and education for off-highway vehicle users across various locations within the Tahoe National Forest, spanning Sierra, Nevada, Yuba, and Placer counties. The scope of work includes the installation of signage, the delivery of safety training through classroom and field instruction, educational outreach in targeted use areas, the distribution of maps and brochures, voluntary sound testing, and the ongoing maintenance of an OHV website. The project is classified under NAICS code 611630 and is designated as exempt under CEQA Categorical Exemption 15301 for Existing Facilities, as the activities are not expected to cause significant environmental impact. It is explicitly stated that there will be no expansion of existing facility operations or maintenance activities. The project was formally noted in a Notice of Exemption dated December 29, 2025, with the primary point of contact being Senior Environmental Scientist Scott Soares.