LEARNING WHAT WORKS FOR TAHOE |
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Stopping aquatic invasive weeds can come down to following one floating fragment at a time. The Tahoe Keys are ground zero for the Lake's largest aquatic invasive weed infestation. Since 2018, Keep Tahoe Blue and partners have tested ways to contain invasive weeds while longer-term solutions are developed.
This year, the most promising containment technologies are working together. The bubble curtain and Collec'Thor are operating in tandem, UV-C light treatment was used earlier this summer, and diver-assisted hand removal has also supported the effort. Now, researchers are tracking movement of the fragments to see what passes the bubble curtain, what gets captured, and where the system can be improved. Keep Tahoe Blue funded the efficacy study to measure how well these tools work together before deciding what comes next.
Promising ideas only matter if they can be tested, measured, and proven effective. The findings will help refine aquatic weed containment in the Keys and inform future work around the Lake to stop weeds from spreading.
See how the technologies work together in our new project video. |
This Environmental Improvement Program project brings together Keep Tahoe Blue, Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association, Tahoe Keys Marina, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Tahoe Resource Conservation District, ECO-CLEAN Solutions, Marine Taxonomic Services, and Inventive Resources, Inc. |
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DEEPENING CONNECTIONS BASINWIDE |
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For nearly 70 years, Keep Tahoe Blue has worked throughout the region to protect the whole Lake Tahoe Basin. This year, we've been stoked to connect more frequently with the North Tahoe and Truckee communities through our office in Tahoe City. |
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Throughout the summer, our North Tahoe team members Katie Stegemerten and Evie Usich represented Keep Tahoe Blue at 30 community events, worked alongside 24 organizations, and connected with thousands of residents and visitors. Maybe you met them at a farmers' market, community concert, or cleanup.
Katie and Evie host weekly office hours and meet with community members to hear directly about local environmental concerns and where Keep Tahoe Blue's programs can help.
Those connections will continue through the end of the year at our Boatworks Mall office in Tahoe City. A Keep Tahoe Blue merchandise store is opening inside the office soon, giving folks another way to connect with our work as we look forward to 2027. |
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LAKE TAHOE BECOMES THE CLASSROOM |
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A lesson lands differently when Lake Tahoe is right in front of you. Keep Tahoe Blue Schools connects local and visiting students from pre-K through college with hands-on, place-based environmental education.
Our educators build Tahoe-focused lessons, lead environmental science field trips, host groups at the Spurlock/Evers Environment & Education Center, and partner with local organizations to provide outdoor curriculum. The goal goes beyond learning facts about the Lake. Experiencing Tahoe while studying it helps students build appreciation and respect — and become the next generation of stewards that the Lake needs. Teachers and youth group leaders can plan a curated experience at the Education Center or a field trip. |
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Thoughtful essentials made for the newest generation of Lake Tahoe lovers. -
Baby Onesies: Made from soft, hypoallergenic organic cotton and featuring nickel-free snaps. Available in both short and long-sleeve styles, they’re perfect for your littlest Keep Tahoe Blue Supporters.
- Swaddle Blanket: Made from buttery-soft organic cotton jersey and perfect for keeping little ones cozy. The adorable bear print and embroidered logo make this the perfect addition to any nursery.
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Knotted Baby Hat: Made from ultra-soft organic cotton, this adjustable Knotted Baby Hat is one adorable essential for a little one’s first months.
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