Preparations for July 4th weekend taking place at Zephyr Cove and Shoals on July 1

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Robotic beach cleaning, added restrooms and facilities will transform Zephyr Cove and Zephyr Shoals into a “Tahoe Blue Beach” in time for the holiday weekend. On Monday, July 1, the two sites will see big changes in preparation for the July 4th holiday weekend, making it easy for beachgoers to do their part to Keep Tahoe Blue.

The BEBOT, Tahoe’s beach-cleaning robot, will clean the full extent of the beach, leaving a pristine stretch of sand. At the same time, dozens of portable restrooms, handwashing stations, and fencing will be unloaded and installed. Later in the week, signage and trash receptacles will be conveniently placed across the property. Together with other proactive steps, these preparations will encourage recreators to leave the beach as clean, or cleaner, than they found it.

These efforts are part of Tahoe Blue Beaches, a program designed to “raise the bar for beach management” launched by the League to Save Lake Tahoe and USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. The program is being pilot-tested at Zephyr Cove and Shoals in partnership with the site’s concessionaire, Aramark Destinations. Other beaches will also join the program this summer.

The USDA Forest Service and League to Save Lake Tahoe are aligned with and are taking action to implement the Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan in collaboration with over 20 regional organizations. The award-winning plan, developed with the participation of over 3,000 residents, visitors, and businesses, establishes a shared vision for the region’s outdoor recreation and tourism and encourages everyone to help take care of Tahoe’s cherished communities and environment. Visit www.stewardshiptahoe.org to learn more and read the plan.