The recreation element of the Regional Plan provides for the development, utilization, and management of the recreational resources of the Region. Its goals and policies provide that recreational opportunities keep pace with public demand, recreational facilities remain high on the development priority list, and the quality of the outdoor recreational experience will be maintained. Recreational opportunities are highly valued by visitors and residents and these recreational resources are one of the major drivers of the regional economy. Factors that influence recreation are the availability of recreational opportunities, the number of visitors using recreation sites, the conditions of the environment and developed recreation facilities, and the ease of accessing recreation sites. The Environmental Improvement Program has a focus on recreation for public land acquisitions to increase recreation opportunities and access to Lake Tahoe’s shoreline.

Indicators

THRESHOLD CATEGORY REPORTING CATEGORY INDICATOR
THRESHOLD CATEGORY REPORTING CATEGORY INDICATOR

The threshold evaluation assigns a status to an indicator relative to the adopted standard. As shown on the icon legend below, the background color of the reporting icon communicates the indicator “status” or estimate of current condition. For numerical standards, the status of an indicator is classified into “better” or “worse” categories based on the percent divergence of the current indicator value from the standard or interim target. For most indicators, the current value is taken directly from the value recorded in the most recent year. In some cases, the average value calculated from all data collected during the evaluation period is used. When an average value is used, it is noted and explained on the indicator evaluation page for that specific evaluation year.  

Note: Thresholds reported as "Implemented" refer to thresholds that were adopted as policy guidance in the development of the Regional Plan. In these cases, the subject policies, ordinances, or environmental protections have been incorporated into the TRPA Regional Plan and TRPA Code of Ordinances.