On August 23, Keep Tahoe Blue hosted oceanographer Jean-Michel Cousteau for a sold-out event at UNR at Lake Tahoe to kick off our 2025 Speaker Series. With over 200 attendees, the evening highlighted why protecting Lake Tahoe is inseparable from protecting the planet's waters.
Jean-Michel emphasized that all waters are connected, and each of us has a responsibility to protect them, including the next generation of environmental stewards. His message of action, education, and global responsibility resonated deeply, especially during the audience Q&A, when several attendees shared how the Cousteau family's work had shaped their lives and career paths.
Backed by the leadership of Keep Tahoe Blue, the event underscored how our local science-to-solutions approach links to a global movement for conservation. |
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Ride Like a Local This Fall |
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Fall is the perfect time to enjoy Emerald Bay without the stress of finding parking. Together with partners, Keep Tahoe Blue is running the Emerald Bay Shuttle pilot program to reduce traffic congestion and environmental impacts, while making access to iconic Emerald Bay easy and fun. Every shuttle trip helps protect the Lake's clarity and health for future generations. Special Offer: Use code "LOCAL20" at checkout for 20% off fares — valid for all riders. |
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The Faces of Keep Tahoe Blue |
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Core Volunteer Spotlight: Nico Chaves |
In just a few months, Nico has supported cleanups, the Tahoe Blue Beach program, and major Keep Tahoe Blue events while lending his data skills and contagious enthusiasm to our mission. He says every day in Tahoe inspires him to protect it. |
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Tahoe Blue Crew Spotlight: OngKar Khalsa |
OngKar Khalsa has been leading Team Uppaway since 2021, channeling her passion for Tahoe to collect thousands of pounds of litter. OngKar calls Tahoe a place filled with Prana — life force. What sets her apart is how she connects litter cleanups with storytelling, often sharing shocking litter finds in her Facebook group Reverse Treasure Hunt. From plastics and car debris to the unexpected, OngKar uses the platform to inspire others to treat Tahoe as the treasure it is. As OngKar says: “Please do your part… whatever it is… every small effort adds up!”
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Featured Keep Tahoe Blue Gear: Trash Isn’t Wild Cap |
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Show your Tahoe pride with a cap that lives the values of Keep Tahoe Blue. The Trash Isn’t Wild Cap is 100% plastic-free, made from organic cotton with a bamboo and cork brim — proving that style and sustainability can go hand in hand.
Every cap you purchase plants two trees through our partner Rustek Collective and Eden Reforestation collaborative project. That’s a win for Tahoe and for the planet. Highlights: - Camp style, unstructured fit
- Organic brushed cotton
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Corkflex brim (bamboo + cork)
- Strap back with a metal adjuster
- Custom embroidered design
🛍️ Shop Online or visit us in person at:
📍 2877 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA |
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Johnson Meadow Weed Pull August 30 | 9 am - 2 pm Johnson Meadow, South Lake Tahoe
Join fellow Tahoe-lovers and volunteers in the removal of invasive weeds from the Johnson Meadow in South Lake Tahoe. |
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Tahoe Blue Crew Training: Echo Lakes August 31 | 10 am - 11 am Echo Lakes, South Lake Tahoe
Attend the Eyes on the Lake training and learn how to identify and report aquatic invasive species and help protect Lake Tahoe. |
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11th Annual Labor Day Cleanup September 1 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am Kings Beach
On holiday weekends during the summer, beaches take the brunt of the impact. The litter that gets left behind can hurt wildlife and the Lake's clarity. Help clean up Kings Beach after the Labor Day festivities. |
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Keep Tahoe Blue Speaker Series: Building Sustainably with Sierra Sustainable Builders and more September 12 | 5 pm
Spurlock/Evers Environment & Education Center
Discover the innovative transformation that brought the League's new Spurlock/Evers Environment & Education Center to life, setting a new standard for green buildings in Lake Tahoe, in this Keep Tahoe Blue speaker series event. |
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28th Annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day – Fall Sept 20 | 9 am - 1 pm
Lam Watah Nature Trail, Stateline, NV
This is the League's longest-running event and Tahoe's largest ecosystem restoration volunteer effort. People of all ages and skill levels join in hands-on, outdoor work like native tree planting, trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and more. |
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Keep Tahoe Blue Speaker Series: Adventures in Limnology at Tahoe and Abroad with Dr. Charles Goldman October 2 | 5 pm
Spurlock/Evers Environment & Education Center
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Dr. Charles Goldman, widely regarded as the “Godfather of Tahoe Limnology”, as he reports on a lifetime of scientific discoveries and a year of pivotal environmental milestones at the Lake. |
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