In a snowy clearing near the shore of Lake Tahoe, UC Davis staff members and a newspaper reporter discuss site plans for a new environmental research laboratory. From left are environmental planner Sid England, information officer Paul Pfotenhauer and Tahoe Daily Tribune reporter Gregory Crofton. The most recent event in the process was a public hearing in Stateline, Nev., on Feb. 26, where suggestions were made concerning a forthcoming environmental impact report. More public hearings will be held later this year; UC Davis hopes project approval will be given early this fall.