You Can Adopt a Beach in Lake Tahoe!

Looking for an enjoyable way to contribute to the Lake Tahoe community, either as a local or as a visitor?

Adopt-a-Beach is one of the nicest and easiest ways to protect this valuable and beautiful treasure and they're looking for several volunteers to help this summer. This program is sponsored by the City of South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority, U.S. Forest Service, League to Save Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and South Tahoe Refuse.

According to Georgette Riley of the LTVA, they have received commitments from many businesses, organizations, and individuals to help clean the beaches but they still have several beaches that will require volunteers after the July 4th holiday, including:

· Nevada Beach – July 7 and 8
· Round Hill Pines – July 5, 6, 7, and 8
· 4H Camp – July 6, 7, and 8
· Tahoe Shores – July 6, 7, 8, and 9

The League to Save Lake Tahoe also has scheduled clean up days that the public is invited to join in.

Clean up hours are 9 a.m. to noon and volunteers should sign up ahead of time with the LTVA by calling 530-544-5050, ext 223 or by email at info@ltva.org. There are beach cleaning supplies available to use, including buckets, grabbers and bags. Volunteers need to reserve them in advance.

Debris on Lake Tahoe’s beaches affects everyone’s enjoyment of this beautiful natural treasure. Debris on the beaches and streets can easily find its way to the lake and adversely impact lake clarity, water quality, and native plants and wildlife. Public participation in beach cleanups is part of basin-wide environmental stewardship initiatives.