SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Lake Tahoe Summit has been held annually since Senators Harry Reid and Dianne Feinstein hosted the first one at the lake in 1997. Since then, countless supporters of protecting the lake have come together each year, and in 2025 at Valhalla Tahoe, it will be held at Valhalla Tahoe, Feinstein’s favorite venue.
This year’s event is August 6, and the theme is “Protecting Lake Tahoe: Balancing Sustainable Recreation and Conservation.”
Members of the Washoe Tribe will join federal, state and local stakeholders at the Summit, meeting to continue Feinstein’s work to protect the lake for future generations. The Summit is free and open to the public.
Hosted by U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), he will be joined by California and Nevada governors, senators, and members of Congress representing Lake Tahoe. The keynote speaker is Lake Tahoe resident and Academy Award-nominated actor Jeremy Renner.
“I am deeply honored to have the opportunity to host the annual Lake Tahoe Summit this year. Senator Dianne Feinstein was a stalwart protector of Lake Tahoe, and as someone who has the honor of filling her seat in the U.S. Senate, I look forward to continuing her commitment to protecting this precious resource for future generations,” said Senator Schiff.
Senator Schiff has a long history of environmental activism and recently introduced the “Rim of the Valley” legislation to preserve open space in the greater Los Angeles area. During his tenure in the House of Representatives, Schiff championed the Rim of the Valley study, which created the blueprint for the current legislation to protect unique natural and cultural resources and provide a continuous corridor for wildlife migration. Preserving Lake Tahoe, the largest Alpine Lake in America, is a natural fit for Schiff and he is eager to host his first Lake Tahoe Summit in partnership with his Senate and House colleagues, state and local officials, community organizations and the Washoe Tribe.
- WHEN: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
- WHO: California and Nevada Senators, Governors, and Members of Congress Representing Lake Tahoe. Keynote Speaker will be Lake Tahoe resident and Academy Award-nominated actor, Jeremy Renner
- REGISTRATION: General registration for in-person or virtual attendance HERE.
- WHERE: Valhalla Tahoe, 1 Valhalla Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
On-site parking is not available, so everyone is encouraged to use public transportation or the complimentary shuttle service. Please see additional information here. Walking and biking are great options, too. The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition will provide a complimentary bike valet.
Photos from Diane Feinstein’s last Summit at Valhalla in 2019.
