El Dorado County Geotourism Asset Nomination Portal

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The El Dorado Geo Tourism project is being partially funded by El Dorado County and managed by the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce in an ongoing effort to promote sustainable and responsible tourism and economic growth. Get started by nominating a Geotourism Asset. A Geotourism asset can be a place, business, museum, heritage site, trail, natural area, story, or much more!

To begin the nomination process Click the arrow next to GET STARTED.

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What type of tourism asset?
(check all boxes that apply)

Cultural, traditional experience, museum or site	Native American Heritage Sites
Festival, celebration, ceremony, or event	Historic Site (fort, cemetery, church, etc.)
Arts, artisans, or handicrafts	Outdoor Recreation (hiking, biking, kayaking, etc.)
Music, dance, theater, storytelling, etc	Accommodation (B&B, lodge)
Culinary, cuisine (restaurant, cafe, wine bar, brew pub)	Visual Attraction (scenic overlook, photo point,etc.)
Farm, agriculture, ranch, winery, etc.	Natural Area (river, waterfall, botanical, geologic feature)
Wildlife habitat and/or wildlife viewing	Locally- or Family-owned Business
Scenic Byway or Drive	Eco-friendly (fish friendly farming, carbon neutral, etc.)
Salmon theme (fish viewing area, hatchery, restoration efforts, river float trips, exhibits, etc.)	Other (describe):

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What is Geotourism?

Geotourism, is tourism, that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place - its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and well-being of its residents. Geotourism is endorsed by US Dept of Interior for all US destinations.

Click Here for more information about the El Dorado County Geotourism project.

  Asset = a useful or valuable possession, in this case; El Dorado County's unique collection of sites, activities, events, historic buildings and cultural (art, native and story).

  Stewardship = a personal responsibility to take care of something one does not own, like the valuable assets of El Dorado County, helping sustain or enhance them for future generations.

  El Dorado Geotourism Stewardship Council = Volunteers, each specializing in a specific asset category (i.e. Lodging, Recreation, Agriculture, etc), who will use the geotourism principles to approve and promote El Dorado County assets.

  Geotourism Assets = Assets approved by Stewardship Council that have met specific criteria designed to promote destination stewardship. Approved assets will be published and promoted in the online and printed geotourism map and menu.

Click Here for El Dorado County Geotourism Principles

Participate in Upcoming workshops

South Lake Tahoe Public Library
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday September 9th
Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: South Lake Tahoe Public Library Meeting Room
Phone: (530) 573-3185

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday August 25th
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: The Divided Sky in Meyers CA
Phone: 530-577-0775

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