League to Save Lake Tahoe
Meyers business helps remove snow play trash; Clean Tahoe can direct others to litter hot spots
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 12:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - We've seen the stories and photos of trash left behind by the large number of people spending time in the snow from Truckee to South Lake Tahoe. A growing problem is the people finding whatever patch of snow is available, normally in areas not previously used for snow play.
TRPA Tahoe Blue Crew uses day of volunteering to clean up snow play area
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 4:54pm
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.
Column: 2020 Highlights from your Water and Sewer District
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 4:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Back in the 1940s, before South Tahoe Public Utility
District existed, sewage flowed directly into beautiful Lake Tahoe. Citizens rallied to sign a petition to form the District and this year marks our 70th anniversary. From a single septic field to an award-winning 7.7 million gallon per day wastewater treatment facility, with 100% recycled water and biosolids, a lot
has changed over the years.
Tahoe Best in the Basin Award winners announced
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 6:15pm
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.
New forestry program headed to Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 12:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new Forestry Education and Job Placement program is heading to Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) in South Lake Tahoe.
To get things started, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board awarded the college a $351,000 grant and $480,000 was received from CAL Fire’s Forest Health Grant Program. LTCC has hired Kim Carr as their contracted consultant on the project and she helped write the grants and secure funding for the new avenue of education in South Lake Tahoe. She is bringing 30 years of forestry and environmental experience to the college.
Letter to the Editor: South Tahoe Youth climate group endorses Scott Robbins and John Friedrich for city council
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 9:40am
At this point in time, the intersection between equity and climate change has never been clearer. The Sunrise Movement is a national youth climate group that is seeking a future that’s not only sustainable, but also just. With only 11 years left to transform our economy away from fossil fuels to avoid the worst effects of climate change, we need to elect officials now who will defend our future. The remedies for unsustainable practices must work for everyone in this city. That’s why we’re endorsing John Friedrich and Scott Robbins for the city council of South Lake Tahoe.
Citizen science drives environmental restoration and reservation in Tahoe-Truckee Region
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 11:06am
LAKE TAHOE - Volunteer citizen scientists working with the League to Save Lake Tahoe conducted surveys of Donner and Spooner Lakes to detect aquatic invasive species, and restored native wetland habitat in Johnson Meadow in September. Both efforts are aimed at preserving the Tahoe-Truckee region’s unique ecology.
SLT Council Candidate John Friedrich
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/03/2020 - 2:23pm
South Tahoe Now reached out to all nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council and provided the same list of questions to each one of them. Once a day their answers will be published in the order received.
Today's candidate is John Friedrich
Profession: Founder and Director, Tahoe Green Jobs Initiative
How many years in SLT: 15
Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day- Fall
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 5:30pm
Event Date:
September 26, 2020 - 8:30am Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to help the League to Save Lake Tahoe celebrate National Public Lands Day through a fun, hands-on restoration event. By pitching in, you will help improve ecosystem function and the wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe. Healthy forests and meadows act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue.
Saturday, September 26 | 8:30 am - 1 pm
Location: South Lake Tahoe - Upper Truckee River
Location
South Lake Tahoe- Upper Truckee River
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates respond to #IRunWithMaud questions
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 5:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be two new members of the South Lake Tahoe City Council after the November 3 election. In the coming weeks the pubic will have chances to hear from the candidates both via zoom, in print and possibly in person. Below are eight of the ten candidates responses to questions asked by the local #IRunWithMaud group.
Trash pickup challenge weeks with Keep Tahoe Blue, Jamie Anderson, Clean Tahoe and Waste Not
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 11:46am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Busy summers come with lots of litter. Help the League to Save Lake Tahoe keep the Tahoe that we love clean by participating in Tahoe's Trash Pickup Challenge all September long. You can join them at in-person events, cleanup remotely or do both.
Every Saturday in September is a cleanup day. Join them by tidying up in your neighborhood, local happy place or one of the litter hot spots listed in the signup form. If Saturdays don’t jive with your calendar, don't let that stop you! You can clean up any day, any time.
Keeping Lake Tahoe the resilient jewel it is for the next 10,000 years
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 10:33am
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.
Public invited to help clean up South Lake Tahoe with #IRunWithMaud group
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 11:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join volunteers who are helping to clean up South Lake Tahoe, one region at a time. There are three clean up Sundays scheduled starting with August 9. #IRunWithMaud, a local anti-racism group, will be cleaning Sierra Boulevard from Barbara Avenue to US50 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Their goal is to help underserved areas by helping to keep them trash free.
Volunteers spend Tahoe Forest Stewardship day restoring Johnson Meadow
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 11:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Johnson Meadow was once used as a post-Gold Rush dairy farm, became a place for summer cattle grazing, and is now being restored as part of the Upper Truckee River watershed. The Tahoe Resource Conservation District (TRCD) purchased the Johnson Meadow in 2018, a critical step in restoring the river's watershed that contains significant wildlife habitat, including river, riparian, meadow, and upland habitat areas.
Sign up for July 25 Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day- Summer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 12:58pm
A few spots are left in the this summer's Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day on Saturday, July 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join the League to Save Lake Tahoe for a small, RSVP only and physically distanced restoration event. The deadline to sign up is coming quickly - 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24.
By pitching in, you are improving ecosystem health and the wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe. Healthy forests and meadows act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue.
Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration day.
Tahoe Bike Challenge riders log over 45,000 miles
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 10:17am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Over 300 locals and visitors took part in the 15th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge, biking 45,442 miles during the month-long event. The Tahoe-basin wide challenge was a friendly competition that annually encourages individuals and teams to track trips and miles completed on their bikes.
“Congratulations to all of the winners and riders,” TRPA Transportation Planner Kira Smith said. “Although this year looked a little bit different, we hope the Challenge inspires people to bike and walk through the rest of the year.”
New study investigates link between clothes dryers and microplastic pollution in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 12:24pm
Last year, Desert Research Institute (DRI) and the League to Save Lake Tahoe detected microplastics in Lake Tahoe for the first time ever, many of which were microfibers. This discovery revealed that microplastic pollution is not just present in oceans, but also in mountains and lakes, including highly protected areas like Lake Tahoe.
Letter: Every one of us needs to do what we can to Keep Tahoe Blue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/14/2020 - 6:19pm
On June 10 the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center released findings from its annual Lake Tahoe Clarity Report, which showed average Lake clarity for 2019 was 62.7 feet, the second-smallest annual average depth recorded since systematic annual measurements began in 1968.
20th anniversary of Snapshot Day at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 12:00am
Friday evening brought thunderclaps and patchy showers to Lake Tahoe, adding to the flow of streams and rivers the following day as 40 participants collected water quality samples across Tahoe’s South Shore as part of Snapshot Day. This citizen science water quality monitoring event takes place every May and provides a moment-in-time look at the water quality and environmental health of the Tahoe-Truckee watershed.
Letter: A Lake-friendly kick-off to boating season
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 7:54am
Whether you live here in Tahoe or can’t wait until it’s safe to visit, we’re all anxious for a return to normalcy. This time of year, that means getting boats on the Lake's beautiful blue waters - while ensuring that you, me and Lake Tahoe stay healthy. To Keep Tahoe Blue, we must protect it from harmful invasive species. Weeds, fish and other invasive organisms can cloud the Lake’s clear waters, encourage toxic algae blooms, and damage Tahoe’s ecological balance. In short, invasive species turn Tahoe green.
Final webinar on the future of transportation in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 8:42am
Event Date:
May 18, 2020 - 12:00pm
Through its four-part webinar series, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has offered a window into the future of Lake Tahoe’s transportation system. Each part in the series – from trails and transit, to technology and communities – explored a different aspect of the Regional Transportation Plan, the vision that will guide transportation in the Tahoe Basin for the next 20 years.
Local boaters to be first allowed on Lake Tahoe; Future phases to allow out-of-area boats
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/08/2020 - 3:34pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - Local boats will soon be able to get into Lake Tahoe, but boaters from out of the area will have to wait until COVID-19 reopening phases allow them.
On Friday the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) announced a phased approach to boating that discourages out-of-area visitation as part of state and local coordination on recreation guidelines for Lake Tahoe this season.
TRPA approves 6,000 seat Tahoe South Event Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 6:28pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board today unanimously approved the Tahoe Douglas Visitor’s Authority Tahoe South Event Center planned for the parking lot area of Montbleu Casino Resort in Stateline. Edgewood Tahoe has donated the 13.3 acres at the corner of Lake Parkway and Highway 50 needed for the center.
South Lake Tahoe plastic bag ban to meet state regulations
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 8:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since the adoption of a ban in January 2014, South Lake Tahoe has not allowed single-use plastic bags in grocery stores and at food vendors. The ban was to apply to all other retail outlets after one year, but that ban was delayed by the City Council at that time and then later amended to remove that portion.
Volunteerpalooza 2020
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 8:54am
Event Date:
April 1, 2020 - 5:30pm Join the League to Save Lake Tahoe for a Keep Tahoe Blue volunteering extravaganza on Wednesday, April 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at their offices, 2608 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
All ages of volunteers who want to learn more about the League’s programs, volunteering opportunities and upcoming events in a fun, social atmosphere are welcome to attend.
Attendees will walk away with a volunteering gameplan for the coming months as well as the ability to help League staff outreach at upcoming events.
Location
League to Save Lake Tahoe Offices
2608 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Letter: YES on Measure B to Keep Tahoe Blue and Safe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 10:57am
If you live in Tahoe, the threat of fire is constantly ping-ponging around in the back of your mind – a dull nagging feeling that’s tough to pin down.
Vail awards $2.8 million in grant support to 76 Lake Tahoe area nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 3:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Vail Resorts EpicPromise has selected 76 local nonprofits in the Lake Tahoe area to receive one of their 2019-20 community grants, totaling $2.8 million in grant support.
Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood recently held a breakfast to honor the recipients. The followed with a similar celebration at Northstar, the third area Vail resort.
Column: 2019 Highlights from South Tahoe Public Utility District
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 4:15pm
Every day we wash our dishes, fill our water glass, and flush the toilet, likely without thinking much about the systems required to make this all possible. I’d like to think we are doing our job so you don’t have to think too much about it.
Science of Cocktails next presentation at TERC in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 5:32pm
Event Date:
January 31, 2020 - 6:00pm
The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC), together with support from community partners, will host the 4th annual Science of Cocktails with proceeds directly supporting the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center and innovative science education programs.
Shake things up at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center on Friday, January 31, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. when they hold "The Science of Cocktails," a unique evening event where mixology and science meet.
TRPA honors 29th annual Best in the Basin award winners
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 6:01pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Six projects were given Best in the Basin awards Wednesday by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). The presentation of the 29th annual winners was made before their board meeting at Stateline.
The TRPA Best in Basin awards program showcases projects around the lake that demonstrate exceptional planning, implementation, and compatibility with Tahoe’s natural environment and communities.
South Lake Tahoe nonprofits participate in #GivingTuesday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/29/2019 - 11:13pm
Event Date:
December 3, 2019 (All day)
Now that the Thanksgiving holiday is over, as is Black Friday, and Small Business Saturday is here, time can shift to nonshopping activities like volunteering and charity donations.
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world on December 3, 2019, and every day. There are several South Lake Tahoe nonprofits participating in GivingTuesday this year.
Volunteer mapping of invasive plants along Upper Truckee River completed
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 9:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A three-year effort to survey the Upper Truckee River for aquatic invasive plants has wrapped up. Community members, supported by staff from the League to Save Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Resource Conservation District, and California State Parks joined together to map the plants in order to prevent their spread during major upcoming restoration projects along the river, Lake Tahoe’s largest tributary.
Column: The Road Ahead: Redevelopment, Collaboration, Community, and Climate
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/21/2019 - 8:21am
I recently had the pleasure of speaking to several hundred Tahoe City residents on a warm summer evening in August. I was there for a celebration that has been a long time coming.
Residents gathered in the parking lot of the blighted Henrikson Building to take a ceremonial swing of the hammer — to say goodbye to an eyesore of a building whose useful life came to an end years ago. They were also there to celebrate what will soon take shape as Tahoe City’s first new hotel in more than 60 years.
Public comment sought at South Lake Tahoe US 50 Main Street Open House
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/26/2019 - 8:41pm
Event Date:
August 27, 2019 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next public US Highway 50 Main Street Management Plan open house will be held on Tuesday, August 27 at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel Tallac Room from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The event will consist of a series of informational stations where residents can give input on the planning stages of this transformational project. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) are seeking comments as different options for the design of the corridor come into focus.
Keep Tahoe Blue volunteers pick up over 1,200 pounds of litter after fireworks
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 9:14pm
7/10/19 Update - The stats in this story are updated with recalculated totals.
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Today, 402 people volunteered along the shoreline of Lake Tahoe to protect this national treasure. As part of a lakewide cleanup organized by the League to Save Lake Tahoe (Keep Tahoe Blue), participants removed 1240.25 pounds of litter that would have harmed the Lake’s ecology.
How everyone can help Take Care of Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/02/2019 - 9:09am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Keeping beaches from feeling the after effects of Fourth of July celebrations is one goal of Take Care Tahoe, a group of more than 30 agencies and organizations dedicated to protecting Lake Tahoe. Take Care is working to address the behaviors that impact Tahoe’s amazing natural environment, and the one big message for the upcoming holiday: please pack out what you pack in.
South Lake Tahoe native to sing anthem at S.F. Giants game on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 12:06am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Those attending League to Save Lake Tahoe night at the San Francisco Giants game Saturday will have a special treat, even before the first pitch is thrown.
20-year-old Aurora Gooch from South Lake Tahoe will open the game by singing the national anthem.
Many in town already know of the talented Aurora through her starring roles on the South Tahoe High Theatre stage, by hearing her sing at the school's football and basketball games, and years of Miss Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio recitals.
20,000 miles pedaled during Lake Tahoe Bike Challenge
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 4:27pm
During the first two weeks of June, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition teamed up to lead the 14th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge. 285 people took the challenge and biked 20,420 miles at Lake Tahoe.
The basin-wide challenge is a friendly competition that encourages individuals and teams to track trips and miles on their bikes. Starting June 1 and running through June 14, Tahoe Basin bikers prevented an estimated 6,945 pounds of carbon dioxide from escaping into the atmosphere.
Miss Hooters International contestants help out in South Lake Tahoe before pageant
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 8:01pm
STATELINE, Nev. - After a week of women’s empowerment seminars, community outreach and preliminary events on the South Shore, Briana Smith from Fort Lauderdale, Florida was crowned Miss Hooters International 2019.
There were 80 Hooters Girls from around the world competing for the title during the 23rd annual pageant. The winner was crowned Thursday night during the Lee Brice concert at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena.
Public meetings to discuss control of aquatic invasive weeds in the Tahoe Keys
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 10:23pm
Event Date:
June 25, 2019 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.- The problem of aquatic invasive weeds and nuisance plants in the Tahoe Keys continues to grow, even with the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) investing time and money to control the problem. The aquatic invasive species (AIS) continue to spread and the costs continue to grow.
Keeping Tahoe Blue at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 7:32am
Event Date:
August 14, 2019 - 6:00pm Find out how the League to Save Lake Tahoe has advocated for lake-wide protection since its inception in 1957. Learn how innovative new programs are currently helping ensure that Lake Tahoe remains resilient in the face of threats like climate change and traffic. Marilee Movius, the League’s Community Engagement Manager, will be speaking directly about the effectiveness of direct actions like volunteer cleanups and restoration days, and highlighting actions everyone can take to help protect our beloved Lake. Free and open to all. Presented by the Friends of the Library.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Having a voice in the Lake Tahoe Main Street Management Plan
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 9:01am
STATELINE, Nev. - Dozens of residents from both sides of the state line on the South Shore attended the Main Street Management Plan workshop Wednesday to participate in planning the future of Lake Tahoe Boulevard from Pioneer Trail/Raley's area to MontBleu.
Public invited to US50 Main Street Management Plan Open House
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 11:04am
Event Date:
May 29, 2019 - 5:30pm
The next phase of the Highway 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project (SSCRP) begins with an open house on its Main Street Management Plan on Wednesday, May 29 at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) office from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome to drop in any time.
SSCRP, commonly referred to as the Loop Road Project, will include seven more key components to be completed by the TRPA and Tahoe Transportation District (TTD). The first of those components is the Main Street Management Plan.
Annual Lake Tahoe report: 10.5 more feet of clarity in 2018
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 5:19pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - What a difference a year can make! In 2018, the annual test of Lake Tahoe's clarity value made a drastic change and improved to 70.9 feet. This is 10.5 more feet than was seen in 2017.
In the release of their annual report, the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) in Incline Village said a return to more normal weather and streamflow conditions was responsible for this change.
Bike Path Cleanup
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 5:08pm
Event Date:
June 3, 2019 - 5:00pm Monday, June 3 | 5 - 8 pm
Help get South Tahoe's bike paths clean for the summer biking season, and prevent litter from entering our streams and Lake Tahoe.
Earn points for the Tahoe Bike Challenge.
Ride your bike to the event & receive a raffle ticket.
Free to attend & all ages welcome.
Hosted celebration for volunteers to follow at the League to Save Lake Tahoe with Oskar Blues beer, Robert Mondavi wine and Hors d'oeuvre.
For more information and to RSVP go to https://www.keeptahoeblue.org/news/events/bike-path-cleanup-2019.
Location
Multiple locations in South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Lime scooter launch party in South Lake Tahoe Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 3:04pm
Event Date:
May 17, 2019 - 1:30pm
Lime scooters are returning to South Lake Tahoe as soon as weather permits, but in preparation of that day they are holding a Lime Launch Day on Friday, May 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lakeview Commons.
At the launch party, Lime staff members will be on hand to meet the community and introduce them to the Lime app. They will also be giving out helmets and promoting safety, as well as letting the public know the routes through South Lake Tahoe where the popular mode of transportation is permitted.
The party is being held, rain or shine (or snow).
League to Save Lake Tahoe earns nonprofit transparency award
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 1:24pm
The League to Save Lake Tahoe today earned a 2019 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. By sharing metrics that highlight progress the League is making toward its mission, the organization is helping donors move beyond simplistic ways of nonprofit evaluation such as overhead ratios.
19th annual Snapshot Day to unveil conditions in Lake Tahoe and Truckee River
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 9:34am
For the past 18 years, volunteers have been monitoring water quality conditions across the Lake Tahoe and Truckee River watersheds, collecting data at a single point in time to better understand the area as a whole. It is a bi-state collaborative that can achieve a larger watershed approach to successful data collection.
On May 17 and 18, 2019, volunteers will once again head out and perform a variety of tests including temperature, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, algae, and nitrogen.
Lake Spirit Awards highlight ways to protect Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 8:27pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nevada – Five people were recognized at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) meeting Wednesday for their commitment to protecting and enhancing Lake Tahoe’s unique natural environment.
Since 2011, TRPA has awarded the Lake Spirit Awards to individuals from both the North and South Shores who are either citizens or agency representatives/environmental scientists.
Building trails, promoting climate change awareness, organizing beach cleanups, and preserving cultural resources are some of the ways this year’s award winners show their dedication to Lake Tahoe.
Keep Tahoe Blue Earth Day Cleanup and Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 10:08pm
Event Date:
April 22, 2019 (All day) SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. The League to Save Lake Tahoe is celebrating Earth Day with a movie, presentation, and festival on April 22, 2019 and the public is invited to join them at the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe.
Make a difference, learn more and win fun prizes!
The day starts with a clean up of the area from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Now that the snow has melted trash is showing and help is needed to keep things clean. Meet at the village at 9:00 a.m.
Then, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. visit environmental non-profit booths at Heavenly Village. Visit all booths and win prizes.
Location
The Loft at Heavenly Village
1001 Heavenly Village Way
United States
See map: Google Maps
