Geotourism nomination deadline looms

A hands-on, drop-in nomination clinic is Aug. 23 for anyone who needs help with the nominating process for geotourism website being created for the region.

The clinic will take place from 10am-3pm in the conference room at the Auburn offices of the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, 11521 Blocker Drive, Ste. 205, Auburn.

Organizers are urging participants to bring laptop computers along with their plans and ideas for nominations.

The nomination period for the Tahoe Emigrant Corridor (counties of Placer, Nevada, El Dorado, Washoe, Douglas, and Carson City) ends Aug. 30. Local residents can log on here to place a nomination of a destination to be included in the WebMap.