lake tahoe blue
TRPA Tahoe Blue Crew uses day of volunteering to clean up snow play area
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 3:54pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Using the MLK Day of Service to volunteer, staff from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) spent Monday picking up trash around the informal sled hill between Heavenly Village and Harrah's Tahoe.
The 11 volunteers picked up 68.5 lbs of trash equaling 90 gallons of volume. TRPA is part of the League to Save Lake Tahoe Blue Crew and have committed their volunteers to working in the area twice a month. They'll be back later this week to clean along Montreal Road and Van Sickle Bi-State Park.
Tahoe Best in the Basin Award winners announced
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 5:15pm
Seven outstanding restoration, sustainability, and construction projects were recognized as recipients of Best in the Basin awards by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) during an online meeting of the agency’s Governing Board. The projects and programs each exhibit outstanding planning and execution and lead the way in environmental stewardship in the Lake Tahoe Region, according to the agency.
Keeping Lake Tahoe the resilient jewel it is for the next 10,000 years
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 9:33am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The resiliency of Lake Tahoe was the focus of the 24th annual Lake Tahoe Summit Tuesday, held virtually instead of on the shores of the pristine lake in the Sierra Nevada many call home and even thousands more visit.
Kudos: Juvenile Service Council thanks supporters
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 12:25pm
The Juvenile Service Council (JSC) of El Dorado County is a 501c3 all-volunteer organization serving at-risk youth ages 14-18 who are involved in the Juvenile Justice system. Often these young people are some of our community’s most vulnerable and underserved. They are at a time in their lives when they need our “village” to be there for them without judgment, with kindness and compassion, and with the resources to be able to provide them the tools to be able to forge the future successfully.
STPUD board meeting to highligh 2018 water and sewer improvements
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/20/2018 - 12:16am
Event Date:
December 20, 2018 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In 2014, the South Tahoe Public Utility District’s Board of Directors approved a series of annual rate increases to fund more than $50 million in critical improvements to South Tahoe’s water, wastewater, and recycled water systems. These upgrades lower long-term costs, improve fire flow, protect the environment and ensure longterm, quality service. On Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 6 p.m. the District will host a public meeting on the upgrades to the water, sewer and recycled water systems, and the ongoing improvements still needed.
Winners of Lake Tahoe Blue Ribbon Awards to be announced November 8
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/28/2018 - 11:39am
Event Date:
November 8, 2018 - 5:30pm
Over 80 local nominees will be celebrated during the 11th annual Blue Ribbon Awards on Thursday, Nov. 8 at MontBleu Resort starting at 5:30 p.m.
The public is invited to join the Tahoe Chamber in celebrating the businesses and individuals that make the South Shore a great community to live, work and play.
#TeamTahoe focus of Lake Tahoe Summit
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/10/2018 - 8:38am
The annual Lake Tahoe Summit held this week at Sand Harbor State Park marked the 22nd time government officials, public agencies, non-profit environmental groups, the public and other groups came together to renew their focus and commitment on preserving the beauty of Lake Tahoe.
Letter: Why treat all VHR owners the same?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/10/2018 - 2:12pm
I have been following the VHR news and comments. It appears that some view all VHR owners as irresponsible neighbors. While I can’t speak for all VHR owners, perhaps sharing our VHR’s story will illustrate that that perception is not always accurate. This is provided as one owner’s perspective.
In 1978, four families partnered to purchase a Tahoe Keys condominium.
Epic Lake Tahoe blue: Week's forecast shows mild and sunny days
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/28/2018 - 2:01pm
How can one ever tire of these beautiful views?
Mother Nature brought snow and rain last week, but this week it has been nothing but blue skies and sunshine! How long will this weather be around?
High pressure in control with warm and dry spring weather the next few days. Afternoon highs in 50s and almost 60, nightly lows in the low 30s.
Businesses recognized for keeping Lake Tahoe blue
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 4:18pm
The League to Save Lake Tahoe has launched a program that recognizes Tahoe-based businesses taking action to protect Lake Tahoe.
So far, nine local businesses have pledged their commitment to Keep Tahoe Blue: Azul Latin Kitchen, Ernie’s Coffee Shop, High Sierra Gardens, Lake of the Sky Outfitters, RISE Designs, Tahoe Blue Vodka, Tahoe Sports & Entertainment, Tahoe Training Camps, and The Free Bird.
Mountain Resort Television: City in 60 and Fire Adapted Communities
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/09/2016 - 8:09pmMountain Resort Television speaks with Marybeth Donahoe, the Fire Adapted Communities Program Coordinator about how nature has adapted to fire and we need to as well. Then Jason Burke does this week's City in 60 talking about the Total Maximum Daily Load Program, helping to keep Lake Tahoe blue and control storm run-off.
Road sand found to be prime pollutant of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/02/2014 - 9:17pm
There have been many environmental efforts to help keep Lake Tahoe blue over the last few decades, from stormwater treatments to the banning of two stroke engines. It's long been known that road runoff is the last remaining big culprit.
Hockey players from around the world playing for Lake Tahoe Blue this year
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/23/2014 - 10:43pm
Did you know that South Lake Tahoe has a professional ice hockey team? The Lake Tahoe Blue are members of the Western States Hockey League and host teams from across the country at their home ice, the Lake Tahoe Ice Arena.
If you were at the South Tahoe High football game last weekend you would have caught a glimpse of the team as they rooted on the Vikings.
South Lake Tahoe Blue Go Buses to Feature Local 5th Graders' Artwork
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/07/2014 - 10:19pm
Blue Go buses in South Lake Tahoe will soon be adorned with artwork created by students from Irene Kaelin's 5th grade class at Tahoe Valley Elementary. The Tahoe Transportation District is donating the art space on buses to raise awareness against animal cruelty ad the importance of Spay-Neuter and Vaccinations for your pets.
"Art for Animals" plans on helping spread the message of the Lake Tahoe Humane Society.
Tahoe Hockey Partners, LLC Brings WSHL Junior Hockey Team to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/21/2013 - 3:28pm
Event Date:
October 4, 2013 (All day) Tahoe Hockey Partners, LLC announced today that newly formed Lake Tahoe Blue will play their inaugural Junior A hockey season at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena as part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the Western States Hockey League (WSHL). League preseason games start September 20 and the regular season starts October 4.
Season and single game tickets will be available at the Ice Arena and online at www.tahoehockey.net on a date to be announced.
