Our Mission
To preserve the Truckee-Tahoe region’s mountain character and natural environment for present and future generations.
Our Vision
Vibrant community cores surrounded by protected open space.
Our Goals
Preserve and protect open space in Truckee-Tahoe through collaboration, education & stewardship.
Sustain the authentic mountain character of the area by protecting the diversity of the environment, culture, and economy.
Advocate for responsible land use decisions & smart growth in the region.
Thank You 8th Annual Wild & Scenic
Film Festival Tickets Attendees
Thank you to the 300+ people who showed up for the two days of Wild & Scenic - On Tour in Truckee Tahoe! Showcasing environmental and adventure films is one way MAP is helping to educate and inspire youth and adults to learn about environmental issues and how to address them in your own community.
See the Wild & Scenic Raffle Winners HERE.
Mountain Area Preservation is legally challenging the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s (TRPA) violation of the Bi-State Compact, TRPA regulations, and the recent approval of Phase 2 Housing Amendments, which could negatively impact Tahoe’s natural environment and public safety for present and future generations.
These untested land use codes set a negative precedent for future workforce housing development and undermine the laws that are intended to protect the environment and further true affordable housing under the Bi-State Compact. Review our legal complaint, press release, FAQs, and more.
To foster a brighter future, we must collectively work together to protect open space, preserve mountain character, and support the community - We Are The Future! Join the movement and inspire a new generation of Truckee Tahoe activism - Become a MAP Member!
The TRPA is proposing dramatic changes to its regulations to make it more attractive for developers to build workforce and affordable housing. This shocking proposal would have drastic impacts on the Tahoe Basin. Learn More About the Housing Amendments.
The Tahoe Basin Area Plan Amendments were approved by the Placer County Board of Supervisors on 10.31.2023. Learn about the amendments and read some of MAP’s comments. The Public Process Is NOt Over, the amendments go next to TRPA for Review and public hearings in January & February . Learn More.
Martis Valley West | We Won!
In case you missed the news, we won! In a unanimous decision, California's Third District Court of Appeal ruled in conservationists' favor to stop the reckless development of Martis Valley West! Read the full press release and court ruling.
Save Canyon Springs | Invest to Protect
Protecting Canyon Springs as permanent open space and opening it to the public is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Truckee. With the support of 700+ donors we achieved a great victory by raising $11.6 million to purchase the property. We are still raising Funds for Stewardship, Learn More.
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”― Jane Goodall
Click here to read MAP’s Commitment to Environmental Justice.
