ACTION ALERT - May 19, 2009
The California State Senate recently passed SCR 13, important legislation related to the protection and conservation of Lake Tahoe. The League strongly supports this bill, which will now move to the Assembly for a vote. If you are a California resident, click here to learn more and submit comments.

WHAT'S GOING ON?
Find out about upcoming League events, meetings, and fun stuff to do in Lake Tahoe on our calendar.

IMPORTANT INFO FOR ALL BOATERS!
The destructive Quagga and Zebra mussels have recently infested 17 different lakes and reservoirs in California and Nevada.  Lake Tahoe is seriously at risk. Click here for more info.

UPPER TRUCKEE RIVER WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP GROUP
The League has developed a community based project, the Upper Truckee River Watershed Stewardship Group. Click here to learn about the group and how you can be involved.

CURRENT NEWS
Click here to read our most recent newsletter, the May 2009 E-News.

LEAGUE RECEIVES 4-STAR RATING FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR
We have received the highest possible rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent evaluator of charities. A 4-star rating demonstrates the League's efficient and effective use of donations. Click here to join the thousands of other donors supporting our work!

 

 

June 15, 2009

Boating on Tahoe This Summer?
Know The Rules

An infestation of invasive mussels is an immediate threat to Lake Tahoe this summer.  These mussels, particularly the zebra and quagga mussels, colonize and reproduce quickly and if introduced to Lake Tahoe would do irreparable damage to our ecosystem.

We urge all users of Lake Tahoe to limit their boating to “dedicated” boats – that is, to use ONLY boats and accessories (including kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and other flotation devices) that are used SOLELY on Lake Tahoe, and not on other water bodies.  We know this is a sacrifice for many, but we think it is the right thing to do – the risk to Lake Tahoe is enormous, and both boating and beach enjoyment could be lost for all if these invaders infest and establish themselves here.

If you plan to launch any boat in the Lake this summer there are a few things you should know.

• All boat launches are now staffed by a boat inspector who will examine your boat for evidence of mussels.  Boat launches are only open when an inspector is present.  Click here for a flier that includes hours of public boat launches.

• Inspection fees range from $10-60 depending on the size of boat.  All funds go directly to the inspection program.

• Inspection seals will be used for the first time. Boats exiting Lake Tahoe will receive a seal between the boat and the trailer such that it must be broken if the boat launches.  If this seal is still intact when the boat next is next launched in Tahoe, then no additional inspection is necessary.

If you aren’t “launching” your boat/board at a boat ramp, please take the following precautions if you have visited another body of water:

All watercraft and accessories need to be cleaned, drained, and dried employing a combination of hot water (140 degrees Fahrenheit from a high-pressure hose), a potassium chloride solution, or a 6% chlorine bleach solution.

For more information, visit www.protecttahoe.org.