Articles

These articles have been contributed by SLPOA members.  Enjoy.

Ancient Graffiti - Yes, there are petroglyphs on the Summit.

Bears - A message from the SLPOA Bear Committee. How to keep you and the bears safe from each other.

Buried Treasure - Donner Summit's own Lost Dutchman.

Books about the Summit - If these articles whet your appetite here's more!

Construction Tips - A local architect describes the whys of construction in Serene Lakes.

Crime in Serene Lakes - An examination of crime statistics from 2003 to 2007 (October) and many tips on how to avoid becoming a statistic.

Dark Skies - Excellent tips to preserve our night time views and be good neighbors.

Defensible Space- General Guidelines for Creating Defensible Space

Defensible Space Update - Ryan Murano provides updates to Defensible Space specific to Serene Lakes.

Defensible Space Reduces Fire Hazards - a one page summary of steps to reduce fire hazards.

Defensible Space FAQ - A brochure providing answers to frequently asked questions about defensible space.

Defensible Space Contractors List - A list of contact information for contractors that provide defensible space and tree removal services.

Donner to Squaw - Being a description of the hike from Donner Pass to Squaw Valley on the Pacific Crest Trail.

Foster/Syme Preliminary Development Plans - A summary of their presentation 3-8-07

Foster/Syme Preliminary Water Plans - Foster/Syme's letter to the water board on how they hope to get water for their proposed development.

Gamma Rays and Lump Graupels - A technical look at snow.

Geological History of Donner Summit - It's not just dirt and rocks...

History of Lot 1- The history of how the owners beach area came about.

Old Soda Springs - A description of the history of the original Soda Springs and hike that will let you visit it.

Railroad Blockages - Why and what to do about it.

Summit Summit- A consortium  of summit groups to discuss development on Donner Summit

Trips for Summer Fun... - How to make a "downhill" bike trip last all day.

Van Norden EIR Response - SLPOA's response to the Royal Gorge Van Norden Environmental Impact Report.

West Nile Virus- Information about the disease and references to websites.

Window Protection - How to protect your windows from falling snow and ice.