The League plays a leading role in advocating for adequate and appropriate public investment in restoration projects included in the Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program (EIP). The EIP was established in 1997 as a coordinated effort designed to protect and restore Lake Tahoe’s natural resources. The program includes a list of erosion control, land acquisition, watershed, and forest ecosystem restoration projects. The League views the funding of this program, and the identification of priority projects, as key components in saving Lake Tahoe.
Since the development of the EIP, the League has strongly supported and promoted the program. It is estimated the total cost of the ten-year program is over $1 billion, and the League works diligently with our private sector partners and land management agencies to assure necessary funding for EIP projects – and to assure that such funding is spent as wisely and efficiently as possible. When the EIP was developed, it was determined that projects would be funded by state, federal, and local revenue sources and the League has worked to promote the program at each level.
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Update -- September 2009
Senate Concurrent Resolution 13 (SCR 13)
California's SCR 13 recently passed the state legislature! The resolution, authored by Senate President Pro tem Darrell Steinberg, creates a joint legislative committee to oversee California's active role in the budgetary and policy matters related to the protection of Lake Tahoe. The creation of the Joint Committee provides us all with the assurance that the state of California, through hands-on involvement by the state legislature, will follow through with its commitment to protect the clarity and health of Lake Tahoe. The League was a strong supporter of the bill and we are thrilled about its passage. Thanks to all of you who submitted comments throughout the legislative process!
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