California State Parks, Land and Water Conservation Fund , has $1,745,815 available for the acquisition or development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Applications will be accepted through November 1, 2011. Program priorities include trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, natural areas and cultural areas for recreational use. Property acquired or developed under the program must be retained in perpetuity for public outdoor recreation use.
The USDA Forest Service-Pacific Southwest Research Station has $3.75 million allocated for Applied Science Research in the Lake Tahoe Basin through the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act. Through a competitive grant award program, the Tahoe Science Program identifies and facilitates funding of research projects which improve the environment in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Proposals are being requested within the following four science themes: 1) Forest Health; 2) Watershed, Water Quality, and Habitat Restoration; 3) Air Quality; and, 4) Integrating Science Theme. Applications will be accepted through November 14, 2011.
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