This project near Thunderbird lodge on Lake Tahoe’s east shore proposes to restore a portion of Marlette Creek to improve stream function, water quality, and fish habitat and provide erosion control and stormwater treatment at directly connected outfalls from SR 28.

Project Goals

  • Capture and treat State Route 28 stormwater runoff prior to entering Marlette Creek by installing treatment at each stormwater outfall.
  • Repair incision and stabilize the bed of S. Fork of Marlette Creek and provide fish passage.
  • Provide fish passage at the SR 28 culvert.
  • Stabilize SR 28 shoulders, road embankments, and dirt parking areas that are directly connected.
  • Alleviate ponding on SR28.
NTCD is partnering with the USFS for this project

Photos

 

Eroded bank and US28 embankment on main fork Marlette Creek
Eroded bank and US28 embankment on main fork Marlette Creek
Eroded bank and US28 embankment on main fork Marlette Creek
Eroded bank and US28 embankment on main fork Marlette Creek
Incised stream channel
Incised stream channel
SR28 road embankment failing above upstream end of culvert
SR28 road embankment failing above upstream end of culvert
Culvert
Culvert
Incised stream channel
Incised stream channel

Links and Documents

CANCELED: NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: BIDS WANTED FOR STREAM RESTORATION AND CULVERT EXTENSION IN LAKE TAHOE BASIN, WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
Sealed Bids for the construction of the Marlette Creek Restoration and SR28 Crossing Improvement Project will be received in person or via email to mkelly@ntcd.org at the office of Nevada Tahoe Conservation District, 400 Dorla Court, Zephyr Cove, Nevada 89448 (Issuing Office), until 3:00 pm local time on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read and broadcast online. A meeting link for the virtual bid opening will be posted on ntcd.org 24 hours prior to the bid opening. The Nevada Tahoe Conservation District Board of Supervisors will consider award of the contract at a subsequently scheduled meeting in May 2025. Project Contract Work under this contract includes the construction of stream channel and floodplain, extension of a box culvert, dewatering, traffic control, and site and resource protection measures as required by project permits. Due to funding and land ownership, the project is subject to Federal Regulations. An optional pre-bid meeting will be held at 11:00 AM on May 1, 2025 at the Chimney Beach Parking Area located at 39°10’03.9″N 119°55’35.3″W  https://maps.app.goo.gl/m1sDqsyTaWgAbsGV8. Work will be performed within the Nevada Department of Transporation Right-of-Way and on USDA Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit lands. Bid Documents may be obtained at no cost at ntcd.org or at the NTCD Office by appointment by contacting Meghan Kelly mkelly@ntcd.org or Eamonn Kerley ekerley@ntcd.org, (775) 586-1610.
SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS
SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS (NON-PDF PORTFOILIO OPTION)
PLANS

Partners and Funding

 

Nevada Department of Transportation

USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit