STATELINE, Nev. Feb. 12, 2019 – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is accepting project nominations for its annual Best in Basin awards program now through Tuesday, April 2.

TRPA created the Best in Basin awards program as a way to recognize public and private projects that demonstrate exceptional planning, design, and compatibility with Lake Tahoe’s environment and communities.

The program has five award categories: Building and general construction projects; water quality restoration and erosion control projects; forest health and defensible space projects; public and Environmental Improvement Program projects; and sustainability actions and projects.

Projects must have been completed in 2018 to be nominated and eligible for a Best in Basin award. Award winners will be recognized by the TRPA Governing Board. More information about the awards program, past award winners, and nomination forms are available online at http://www.trpa.org/get-involved/best-in-basin/.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency leads the cooperative effort to preserve, restore, and enhance the unique natural and human environment of the Lake Tahoe Region, while improving local communities, and people’s interactions with our irreplaceable environment.