Mountain Area Preservation is a grassroots environmental advocacy non-profit, established in 1987 by local citizens who wanted to protect open space and advocate for responsible development in the Truckee-Tahoe area.
To preserve the Truckee region’s community character and the natural environment for present and future generations.
The goals of Mountain Area Preservation Foundation are to:
- Preserve and protect open space in the Truckee region through collaboration, education, and stewardship for future generations.
- Sustain the authentic community character of the Truckee region, by protecting the diversity of the environment, culture, and economy.
- Advocate for responsible land use decisions and smart growth in the Truckee region.