Protect Tahoe by Volunteering Today

Join hands-on projects that safeguard our lake’s beauty, health, and wildlife. Help keep Tahoe blue for generations to come.

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Welcome to the community of Tahoe-lovers making an impact

From cleaning Tahoe’s shores to educating visitors, find a program that matches your passion. Each is an opportunity to protect the lake you love.

Find the right way to help. We’ll make it easy!

Volunteering should feel simple and rewarding. Browse current opportunities on our volunteer hub and save your spot in minutes. If you have questions or would like more information, our Volunteer Coordinator, Julie Lytle, is here to help you find a volunteer opportunity that matches your interests, skills, and schedule — from one‑time cleanups to ongoing citizen science.

Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator by:

Phone: (530) 541-5388 Ext.242
Email: julie@keeptahoeblue.org

Not quite ready? Keep scrolling to see the kinds of projects volunteers tackle, real impact stories, and easy ways to stay in the loop.

Watch the video to learn how to sign up for volunteer opportunities and help Keep Tahoe Blue.

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Events

Events

Keep Tahoe Blue doesn't happen without you. Find the volunteer opportunity for you.

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Citizen Science Tahoe App

Citizen Science Tahoe App

Share your environmental observations using the free web app, and protect while you play.

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Tahoe Blue Crew

Tahoe Blue Crew

Adopt your Tahoe happy place to keep it clean and litter-free.

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Eyes on the Lake

Eyes on the Lake

Report sightings of aquatic invasive species. Help survey streams and lakes for potential threats.

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Pipe Keepers

Pipe Keepers

Monitor water quality and maintain infrastructure to protect Lake Tahoe from stormwater pollution.

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Tahoe Forest Stewardship Days

Tahoe Forest Stewardship Days

Get your hands dirty restoring Tahoe’s streams, meadows and forests.

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Snapshot Day

Snapshot Day

Sample, test and analyze water quality at sites across the Lake Tahoe Basin.

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Tahoe Blue-Gooder

Tahoe Blue-Gooder

You want to protect the Lake, but your free time is scarce. Here are easy actions to make a difference.

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Beach and Community Cleanups

Beach and Community Cleanups

Tahoe’s outdoors can get used and abused. Keep them clean by joining a cleanup event.

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Core Volunteers

Core Volunteers

Our most dedicated volunteers are recognized with exclusive gear and an esteemed title. Join them.

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Tahoe Boating App

Tahoe Boating App

A free resource for boaters and paddlers to enjoy their time on the water safely.

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Protecting Tahoe takes all of us. Your gift today powers cleanup crews, protects wildlife, stops invasive species before they spread, and ensures Lake Tahoe stays clear and blue for generations to come. Tahoe’s future is in your hands.

The League to Save Lake Tahoe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Since 1957, our success in preserving the Lake has relied upon the generosity of Tahoe-lovers like you.

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