Representing the people of the historic Donner Summit community for the preservation of the area’s rugged mountain character and natural resources by providing active coordination for community development issues.
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John Svahn from the Truckee Donner Land Trust is offering a special trails work training session for the DSAA Trails Group. It is important that we know the guidelines for working on the trails within the Royal Gorge acquisition acreage. For the most part, the guidelines will be the same as those for the Forest Service lands, but there will be some special considerations that everyone who has volunteered to work on the newly opened territory will need to know. Please join John and the Trails Group for this special presentation on Friday, June 28, 3:00 P.M. at the home of Dick and Ann Simpson, 2306 Kidd Court in Serene Lakes.
RSVP to trails@DonnerSummitAreaAssociation.org 
Rock Man sculpture, auction prize donated by Midge Piland
American Kestral photograph, auction prize donated by Lorna Knoblauch
DSAA Trails Group works to maintain trails and trailheads in support of our visitor economy and our sensitive environment.
A restroom facility is now in place at the PCT trailhead at Lake Mary. More Trails news to come soon!
On June 11 at the regular meeting of the Nevada Co. Board of Supervisors, the Planning Department will present a recommended work plan to update the General Plan Land Use Element.
The full report can be accessed at: http://mynevadacounty.com/nc/cda/planning/Pages/Home.aspx
Royal Gorge rumors are swirling. TDLT is working quickly to establish summer recreation at Royal Gorge, and here are some things we know so far:
DSAA is committed to informing our community of opportunities to plan for the future of Donner Summit. In addition to the public input meetings, TDLT has a great survey to help map out future Royal Gorge trails and amenities.
Sponsored by:
DONNER SKI RANCH
With special thanks to American Rivers, Caltrans, and the Soda Springs General Store.
The DSAA Trails Group is planning a working hike from Lake Mary to Roller Pass on May 31st. Meet at the Malberg cabin at 10am, bring gloves, any trail maintenance equipment you’d like to carry, along with snacks and water.
Connect with Don Malberg if you’d like to attend: 916-677-7425, trails@DonnerSummitAreaAssociation.org
Wildfires burning already in California are a reminder to protect our neighborhoods from the threat of fire. Unfortunately, due to budget constraints the Truckee Fire Department will NOT be offering a chipping program in Summer 2013.
What can homeowners do?
There are many resources to advise and educate homeowners about protecting their loved ones and their property:
Before, during, and after a fire:
http://www.livingwithfire.info/what-can-home
General Guidelines for Creating Defensible Space:
http://www.slpoa.com/Articles/DefenSpace4291finalguidelines9_29_06.htm
Defensible Space FAQs:
http://www.slpoa.com/Articles/Frequently%20Asked%20Questions%20About%20Defensible%20Space.pdf
Preparing a Home for Wildfire Season:
http://interactive.firewise.org/preparing/index.htm
NEVADA COUNTY
The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County will be offering free green waste drops at the Truckee transfer station. Just show residence driver’s license or utility bill for a 6 yard load. The Fire Safe Council will be asking for donations since they are a non-profit funding the service.
May 20-25
June 17-22
July 15-20
SERENE LAKES
SLPOA’s Fire Committee has worked out an arrangement with Placer County
to make it easy for residents in Serene Lakes to take advantage of the
county’s Chipper Program. http://www.slpoa.com/Articles/Focus_on_Fire_Safety.pdf
To take advantage of this arrangement, please sign up as soon as possible
on the SLPOA website at http://www.slpoa.com/2013%20Chipping%20Form.htm.
