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Clean, Drain and Dry to Keep Tahoe Blue and Sparkling |
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Keep Tahoe Blue isn’t just a slogan, it’s the way to enjoy summer in the Sierra. With the Lake totally full, boating season cranking, and the discovery of invasive New Zealand mudsnails last year, we all must take extra precautions to protect those blue waters and each other.
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Be sure to Clean, Drain and Dry all watercraft and gear before you get on the water – each and every time. Whether you’re packing up fishing gear, paddleboards, or even a life-size inflatable unicorn, a thorough cleaning is crucial to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS). CD3 stations, located conveniently around the Lake, give you a free, convenient, and effective way to keep unwanted passengers off your equipment.
Also, download the free Tahoe Boating app and watch this short video to make sure you have the best time on the water and stay safe. |
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Over the past decade, our volunteers have shown the world their commitment to
a healthy, beautiful Tahoe. We’re thrilled to share the impressive statistics we’ve racked up together to combat litter. Since 2014, we've led over 2,000 cleanups and removed just shy of 1,000,000 pieces of litter from the Tahoe Basin! Those are big strides on our way to a litter-free Tahoe.
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When we pick up litter, we also collect data on what we find, so we can get to solutions. A few recent examples are local bans on single-use plastic water bottles and the rollout of beach-cleaning robots to collect trash buried beneath the sand.
This combination of hands-on work, innovation, and advocacy are part of the League’s “science to solutions approach.” Our work is not possible without volunteers and generous donors. We truly appreciate your support. |
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Presenting “Tahoe Blue Beaches" |
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Allow us to introduce Tahoe Blue Beaches, a new pilot program that raises the bar for beach management. Developed in partnership with the USDA Forest Service for their Tahoe beaches, this program focuses on improving education (signage and staffing), engineering (trash facilities and restrooms), and enforcement to protect Tahoe’s shoreline and your enjoyment of it.
As the first Tahoe Blue Beach to be pilot tested, Zephyr Cove and Shoals is making some big changes leading up to July 4th. Additional bathrooms and trash facilities will provide easy ways for guests to leave no trace, while signage and staffing will guide people to do their part to protect the Lake. Ensuring that people park only where it’s allowed and do not litter is critical to the program’s success.
After far too much trash was left at Zephyr Shoals after last July 4th, the League and members of the Destination Stewardship Council are working to ensure it never happens again. We need your help. |
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Protect where you play this summer |
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With just a few small actions, you can do your part to Keep Tahoe Blue.
🧹 Keep the beach clean. Dispose of all trash—even if it’s not yours—in a trash can or dumpster.
♻️ Choose reusables. Reduce waste and prevent single-use plastic trash from getting into the Lake. ⚠️ Food scraps are dangerous for wildlife. Make sure it all goes in the trash.
🚴 Avoid the traffic. Carpool, ride your bike, or take other alternative transportation. 🎒 Pack a Tahoe beach bag with a reusable water bottle and utensils, a trash bag to for waste, and—if you’re bringing your furry friend along—pet waste bags and a leash. These items will make it easy to leave no trace. 📣 Share these tips with friends and family. |
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Bebot Launch Party & Cleanup June 17 | 8 am - 11:30 am Kings Beach State Recreation Area
Join us for the 2024 Bebot beach cleaning robot launch at Kings Beach! Enjoy a man vs. machine cleanup and help sort the debris that the Bebot collects under the sand. Help cleanup the beach and surrounding area to keep Tahoe litter-free. |
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Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day June 22 | 9 am - 1:30 pm Tallac Historic Site
It is one of the League's longest-running events and Tahoe's largest ecosystem restoration volunteer effort. People of all ages and skill levels participate in hands-on outdoor work, such as native tree planting, trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and more. |
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Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival June 23 | 12 pm - 6 pm
Tahoe Paradise Park See us at the Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival at Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers. We're hosting a table with all your favorite Keep Tahoe Blue merch. So pedal in, say hi, and get your favorite summer merch. |
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Live at Lakeview June 27 | 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm Lakeview Commons Catch us at Live at Lakeview this summer for awesome music, good vibes, and your favorite Keep Tahoe Blue merchandise. We will be hosting a table in the vendor area, so stop by and say hi and pick up some summer gear. |
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Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue July 5 | 8 am - 11:30 am Multiple Beach Locations After July 4th festivities, our beaches can be left peppered with trash, endangering wildlife and the Lake's clarity. Join residents and visitors on July 5th for the largest cleanup of the year at multiple beaches ringing the Lake. |
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Tahoe Blue Crew Training (Virtual) July 10 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Zoom
Join our Tahoe Blue Crew training via Zoom and get started creating a litter-free Tahoe! Learn how to become a Tahoe Blue Crew Leader, adopt a litter hotspot, and collect data for your site. We will also help you develop your personal approach for planning and executing your Blue Crew efforts. |
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Eyes on the Lake Training July 13 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Tahoe Keys Marina
Learn how to identify Tahoe’s various native and invasive aquatic plants, and how to report observations that allow the League and our partners to control new populations of aquatic invaders before they do lasting damage to Lake Tahoe. |
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"Popular Lake Tahoe beach will soon require reservations June 13 | Las Vegas Sun
Starting August 17, day-use reservations will be required for weekend and holiday visits as part of a pilot project to increase the joy of your day at the beach and decrease traffic.
Why the change? Huge lines of cars back up on Highway 28 everyday in summer, and when the lots fill up, cars park dangerously on the side of the highway.
Traffic solutions for Tahoe must balance public access and safety with protecting the Lake. Trying out possible solutions, like this one at Sand Harbor, is a smart approach to keep Tahoe blue and enjoyable. |
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| Keep Tahoe Blue National Trails Day April 26 | 2 Nevada News The team at channel 2 Nevada News captures the great work from the recent National Trails Day cleanup in Tahoe City. |
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| Lake Tahoe Full For First Time in 5 Years June 4 | Newsweek
Lake Tahoe is completely full for the first time in five years, according to U.S. officials. It means it is now full for the first time since 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Nevada Water Outlook Supply Report, which was also released by the department, predicted on May 1 that the lake would fill.
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| Tackling Tahoe's tiny invaders: aquatic threats at Lake Tahoe June 7 | News 4 Environmental experts and community members are gearing up to tackle aquatic invasive species threatening Lake Tahoe's pristine water.
As part of California Invasive Species Action Week, the training was hosted by the League to Save Lake Tahoe in collaboration with ECO-CLEAN Solutions, Tahoe Keepers, Clean Up The Lake, the Lahontan Water Quality Control Board and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency at the Tahoe Keys Marina. |
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| 'Demand is almost endless': These Tahoe shuttles are giving out free rides
June 2 | SF Gate
Most of the time, Gavin Feiger rides his bike to get around South Lake Tahoe, even in the middle of winter. But sometimes, when the weather is exceptionally bad, or he needs to get to a meeting for work, he opts for another way to get where he needs to go. He opens up an app on his phone and orders a ride from South Lake Tahoe’s free microtransit service, Lake Link. |
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| Lake Tahoe full for first time since 2019 June 2 | ABC News 10 Back-to-back snowier-than-average winters have boosted the water level of the lake to just below the legal limit. The natural rim at Lake Tahoe sits at 6,223 feet, but the maximum legal limit is 6,229.1 feet. On Sunday, the water level was at 6,228.94 feet, just below the maximum legal limit. |
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