RECENT UPDATES
Jan 16, 2012 Nevada County posted Trail Easement Closure signs today. To see a picture of one that was posted at Dog Bar and Owl Hill Roads, visit our FaceBook page entitled "Emigrant Trail Conservancy."
Jan 10, 2012 Board of Supervisors approved Planning Department's Timeline and Plan over the next 18 months. To access that document, CLICK HERE.
Jan. 5, 2012 Nevada County Planning Department created a webpage devoted to the Emigrant Trail public easements. CLICK HERE to access that webpage.
Nov 11, 2011 Emigrant Trail Conservancy creates our new Facebook page, click HERE to access it.
Nov 8, 2011 Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved the Resolution to close the Emigrant Trail public easements for an additional 18 months, but directed Planning Staff to return in the first meeting in January 2012 with a Plan and Milestones to complete the research and alternatives to open and develop the Emigrant Trail.
Nov 6, 2011 Emigrant Trail Conservancy Meeting AGENDA: Discussion of Resolution to extend the Emigrant Trail easements before the Board of Supervisors.
Nov 3, 2011 - Nevada County Board of Supervisors request passage of Resolution to close the Emigrant Trail public easements for an additional 18 months.
July 15, 2011 Univ. of Cincinnati research of 300,000 properties data concludes that the closer properties are to trails, the more valuable the property. ARTICLE HERE
July 15, 2011 In high profile case, California Judge Upholds Order to Remove Private Encroachments from Public Access Easements ARTICLE HERE
March 11, 2010 Nevada County Non-Motorized Trails Master Plan APPROVED FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS in a 5-0 vote.
March 20, 2009 Emigrant Trail Conservancy Meeting AGENDA: We are on our way! Planning for inclusion into the Master Trails Plan.
Feb 20, 2009 Emigrant Trail Conservancy Meeting AGENDA: Nevada County Non-motorized Trails Master Plan, importance and plans
Nov 8, 2011 Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved the Resolution to close the Emigrant Trail public easements for an additional 18 months, but directed Planning Staff to return in the first meeting in January 2012 with a Plan and Milestones to complete the research and alternatives to open and develop the Emigrant Trail.
Nov 6, 2011 Emigrant Trail Conservancy Meeting AGENDA: Discussion of Resolution to extend the Emigrant Trail easements before the Board of Supervisors.
Nov 3, 2011 - Nevada County Board of Supervisors request passage of Resolution to close the Emigrant Trail public easements for an additional 18 months.
July 15, 2011 Univ. of Cincinnati research of 300,000 properties data concludes that the closer properties are to trails, the more valuable the property. ARTICLE HERE
July 15, 2011 In high profile case, California Judge Upholds Order to Remove Private Encroachments from Public Access Easements ARTICLE HERE
Dec. 7, 2010 Board of Supervisors public hearing on Resolution to suspend public access to the Emigrant Trail for one year
Oct 14, 2010 Emigrant Trail Conservancy Meeting AGENDA: Emigrant Trail Resolution to suspend public access and the path to open the public easements. Priorities set to provide data to Nevada County Planning Department on historic merit, viability, location, and alternatives. Board to tentatively approve Resolution on November 23, 2010.
Sept 21, 2010 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS accept the NEVADA COUNTY NON-MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL TRAILS MASTER PLAN with a Resolution to direct Staff to temporarily suspend public access to the Emigrant Trail easements for one year. During that year, Staff is to meet and work with members of the public to clear the legal obstacles to be able to open the trail with specific conditions met, or re-new the suspension for more work. Click here for CALENDAROct 14, 2010 Emigrant Trail Conservancy Meeting AGENDA: Emigrant Trail Resolution to suspend public access and the path to open the public easements. Priorities set to provide data to Nevada County Planning Department on historic merit, viability, location, and alternatives. Board to tentatively approve Resolution on November 23, 2010.
March 11, 2010 Nevada County Non-Motorized Trails Master Plan APPROVED FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS in a 5-0 vote.
March 20, 2009 Emigrant Trail Conservancy Meeting AGENDA: We are on our way! Planning for inclusion into the Master Trails Plan.
Feb 20, 2009 Emigrant Trail Conservancy Meeting AGENDA: Nevada County Non-motorized Trails Master Plan, importance and plans
OLDER UPDATES:
Feb 18, 2009 Loomis Basin Horsemen presentation on the importance of the Altadena Trails vs. La Vina Homeowners ruling April 22, 2008 and the Emigrant Trail public easements.
Jan 13, 2009 Land Use and Trail Liability specialist, Jerry Scribner provided liability case law.
Jan 13, 2009 Land Use and Trail Liability specialist, Jerry Scribner provided liability case law.
Nov 1, 2008 Nevada County Land Trust Equi-Trek, Emigrant Trail Conservancy meeting
June 24, 2008 Meeting with Marlene Sharon, Manager, Bear River Recreation and Parks, ET presentation
May 18, 2008 Emigrant Trail Conservancy Meeting AGENDA: Meet the Candidates for Supervisor District 2
May 13, 2008: Gold Country Trails Council meeting presentation, Grass Valley, Topic: Emigrant Trail Conservancy, history, establishment of easements,
June 24, 2008 Meeting with Marlene Sharon, Manager, Bear River Recreation and Parks, ET presentation
May 18, 2008 Emigrant Trail Conservancy Meeting AGENDA: Meet the Candidates for Supervisor District 2
May 13, 2008: Gold Country Trails Council meeting presentation, Grass Valley, Topic: Emigrant Trail Conservancy, history, establishment of easements,
May 1, 2008 WESTERN HORSEMAN magazine article by Gary Hubbell, May 2008 issue. Emigrant Trail in Nevada County rated #5 most threatened trail in the United States
