Our Mission
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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June 2012

2012 Annual Community Picnic

   Get your raffle tickets before they’re gone! ANNUAL COMMUNITY PICNIC July 4th, 2012 Donner Summit Lodge backyard 11am – 2pm BBQ tickets: $15 adults, $5 kids (advance tickets available at Soda Springs General Store) Live Music, Great Food and beer, Bounce House, Auction, Raffle and lots of fun! This year, DSAA is raffling three [...]

Need Donner Summit Volunteers for Trails Maintenance

Please respond today to pmalberg@igc.org if you are interested in attending the Trails Maintenance College offered by the U.S. Forest Service on July 21-22 at Prosser. If you have lodging on the Summit, there is no need to camp at Prosser, but you can if you like. There are two slots being held for Donner [...]

DSPUD and SLCWD moving forward with new wastewater treatment plant

DSPUD and SLCWD have applied for funds to finance their respective portions of the wastewater treatment upgrade project.  Although Donner Summit is considered a second home community by the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program, they acknowledge the hardship high sewer costs place on the permanent residents here, and recommend approval for an extended-term loan for [...]

1st Annual Margie Powell Hike, August 4th

1st Annual Margie Powell Memorial Hike and Movie on the Beach: “The Hidden Wonder of the World, the Transcontinental Railroad from Sacramento to Donner Summit”  Hike: Meet at the parking lot on Old 40 just below and around the curve from the vista point for Rainbow Bridge (at the climbing wall).) at 9:30 AM. Bring [...]

2012 Annual Summit Cleanup a great success

Update 6/5/12:  Over 50 volunteers came out on Saturday, making the 2012 Annual Summit Cleanup a great success.  Thanks to everyone who contributed, including Truckee Tahoe Sierra Disposal, Soda Springs General Store, and CalTrans for their donations. An extra-big thank you to Donner Ski Ranch (www.DonnerSkiRanch.com) for donating a fun luncheon for all the volunteers.Join [...]