Public invited to 26th annual Operation Sierra Storm presentations

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) is inviting the public to free presentations on Americans' Indifference to Climate Change, and Tahoe Lake-wide Sustainability Plans during the 26th annual Operation Sierra Storm (OSS) on January 24.

LTVA will host national experts on major environmental issues at OSS, the annual television meteorologists’ conference at Lake Tahoe.

“AMERICANS’ INDIFFERENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE – EMOTION, FACTS, AND DATA TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE”

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (including Q & A)

The effects of climate change on polar bears are drastic indeed – and the impact on people? What are the moral stories of climate change that tug at the emotions and address the concerns of the majority of people?

Speaker: David Fenton, Founder of Fenton: The Social Change Agency; Author of The Activist’s Media Handbook – Lessons From Fifty Years as a Progressive Agitator (book signing post-presentation)

TAHOE LAKE-WIDE SUSTAINABILITY FUTURE

9:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Q & A to follow)

The lake-wide community is engaged to ensure and protect the area’s environmental and economic future. The movement has earned support among local residents, visitors authorities, ski resorts, governmental officials, and businesses. Hear from regional experts about the destination’s plans, and how it may serve as a national model for ski resorts. Q&A to follow.

Speakers:
Daniel Cressy, U.S. Forest Service
Kirstin Guinn, North Lake Tahoe Resort Association
Amy Berry, Tahoe Fund
Julie Regan, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Moderated by Carol Chaplin, Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority

The presentations will be held in the Harveys Lake Tahoe Cabaret Theater

The public is invited to attend the complimentary presentation. RSVPs via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events. Attendees are encouraged to utilize the free microtransit service Lake Link. Free, validated parking at the Harveys' garage is available with advance RSVPs.

These presentations are to address current and essential climate and environmental issues and reinforce South Lake Tahoe’s reputation as a leading winter destination through television, online, print, and digital outlets in major markets.

Operation Sierra Storm, a leading national weather conference, is being held on the South Shore from Jan. 22-25, 2023. It is a cutting-edge meteorological forum and seminar for network television meteorologists from around the country. OSS features leading scientists and experts discussing newsworthy weather and science topics, and provides ongoing education, networking, and live broadcasts opportunities.