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Letter Regarding Environmental Threshold for “Vehicle Miles Traveled”Managing the amount of automobile traffic in the Tahoe Basin is one of the most impactful ways to protect the Lake from pollution and degradation. The League weighs in.Read More
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March 2024 Advocacy UpdateOur advocacy experts keep a watchful eye on projects in Lake Tahoe. Here's what we're working on now.Read More
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A big leap forward for Upper Truckee restorationThe League supports acquisition of important lands to restore and protect Upper Truckee River, marsh, and Lake TahoeRead More
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Tourist Core Area Plan Amendments LetterThe League urges the City of South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission to reject the rezoning of the Colony Inn parcel at the base of the Van Sickle park.Read More
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Updated Letter Regarding the Elks Point and the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Management PlanThe league agrees with the TRPA's special conditions regarding the AIS Management Plan.Read More
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Letter Regarding the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Threshold StandardThe league weighs in on the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Threshold standard proposed by the TRPA.Read More
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Letter Regarding the MVT and the League’s Recommendation to the TRPAThe league weighs in on the VMT and League recommendation to the TRPA Governing Board.Read More
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Letter Regarding the Dredging at Elks Point and the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Management PlanThe League weighs in on the dredging at Elk's Point as part of the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Management PlanRead More
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December 2023 Advocacy UpdateOur advocacy experts keep a watchful eye on projects in Lake Tahoe. Here's what we're working on now.Read More
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Letter Regarding TRPA Proposed Housing Amendments (Updated December 2023)The League weighs in on their concerns over coverage, density, and transportation impacting Lake Tahoe’s natural environment, updated for December 2023.Read More
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Letter Regarding TRPA Proposed Housing Amendments (Updated November 2023)The League weighs in on their concerns over coverage, density, and transportation impacting Lake Tahoe’s natural environment.Read More
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Letter Regarding Placer County Tahoe Basin Area Plan (TBAP) AmendmentsThe League weighs in on their concerns of Placer County's Tahoe Basin Area Plan (TBAP) amendments.Read More
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October 2023 Advocacy UpdateOur advocacy experts keep a watchful eye on projects in Lake Tahoe. Here's what we're working on now.Read More
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Letter Regarding TRPA Proposed Housing AmendmentsThe League weighs in on their concerns over coverage, density, and transportation impacting Lake Tahoe’s natural environment.Read More
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Comments regarding US EPA’s plastic pollution prevention strategyThe League supports a nationwide initiative to prevent plastic pollution, but suggests several improvements to make the program more consistent and effective.Read More
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Letter Regarding Amendments to Washoe County Area PlanThe League's land use professionals weigh in on proposed zoning changes for Washoe County's jurisdiction inside the Tahoe Basin.Read More
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Letter Regarding the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management ActThe League supports the act as a source of revenue for projects that are part of Lake Tahoe’s Environmental Improvement Program.Read More
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Support for TTUSD Energy Efficiency Climate ResolutionThe League supports a student-led resolution to enhance energy efficiency for Tahoe Truckee Unified School District.Read More
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March 2023 Advocacy UpdateOur advocacy experts keep a watchful eye on projects in Lake Tahoe. Here's what we're working on now.Read More
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Letter to Lahontan Water Board Regarding Aquatic Invasive Species ControlA note about insufficient environmental monitoring for a project that could create aquatic invasive species impacts for Lake Tahoe.Read More
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Legislation to extend the authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration ActA bill to extend the authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act was recently introduced. Since first passed in 2000, the law has delivered hundreds of millions of dollars to protect and restore Lake Tahoe.Read More
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Comments to Placer County on Proposed Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific PlanThe League's public comment letter on the Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report for the proposed development plan in Olympic Valley.Read More
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Comment Letter on Re-Submitted Palisades PlanThe League opposed the same project when it was proposed in 2012 and continue to oppose it now because of its lack of concern for Lake Tahoe.Read More
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Tahoe Conservancy Continues to Pursue Acquisition of 31-acre Motel 6 PropertyThe property along the Upper Truckee River holds sensitive habitat key to restoring the marsh-meadow ecosystem on Tahoe's south shore.Read More
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Our 2022 Accomplishments & 2023 ObjectivesIn place of our regularly scheduled Advocacy Update, we wanted to share a few of our biggest wins from 2022, and some goals we've set for 2023.Read More
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Comment Letter on CTC Land Acquisition in South Lake TahoeRead More
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Comment Letter to TRPA on Latitude 39 Development ProjectRead More
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Comment Letter to Placer County Regarding Tahoe Basin Area Plan AmendmentsRead More
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Comment Letter to TRPA on Proposed Amendments to Placer County Tahoe Basin Area PlanRead More
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League founding officer brings early history of organization to lightThe League's beginnings stretch back to the 1950s. Learn the origins of this Tahoe environmental movement and the slogan - Keep Tahoe Blue - that's become its calling card.Read More
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October 2022 Advocacy UpdateOur advocacy experts keep a watchful eye on projects in Lake Tahoe. Here's what we're working on now.Read More
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South Lake Tahoe City Council Candidate SurveyWe distributed a three-question survey to all 11 candidates running for South Lake Tahoe City Council. Read their responses.Read More
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El Dorado County Supervisor Council Candidate SurveyWe distributed a three-question survey to both candidates running for the El Dorado County Supervisor District 5 seat. Read their responses.Read More
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Comment Letter on South Lake Tahoe Plastic Water Bottle Ban – 10.3.2022Read More
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Comment Letter on 2040 Truckee General PlanRead More
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Comment Letter on South Lake Tahoe Plastic Water Bottle Ban – 9.19.2022Read More
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Comment Letter on Meeks Bay Restoration Project Draft Environmental DocumentRead More
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Court directs rescission of project approvals, putting Martis Valley West project to bedRead More
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June 2022 Advocacy UpdateOur advocacy experts keep a watchful eye on projects in Lake Tahoe. Here's what we're working on now.Read More
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March 2022 Advocacy UpdateOur advocacy experts keep a watchful eye on projects in Lake Tahoe. Here's what we're working on now.Read More
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Precedented: Strict regulations on developments in the Tahoe Basin could expand beyond itCourt decisions in 2021 and 2022 paved legal precedent for requiring formal consideration for development impacts on Lake Tahoe, even in non-Basin projects.Read More
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