2 Minute Survey for Lake Tahoe, CA, Transportation Needs and Issues by the Tahoe Regional Planning Association Locals, commuters, second-home-owners and visitors of the alluring Lake Tahoe region have the opportunity to voice their comments and concerns regarding the future for transportation projects around the Tahoe region. The TahoeFund Instagram posted with a link to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) release of a “two-minute” survey, asking questions mainly concerning safety while travelling on the basin roads. […] John Cunningham | August 13, 2023 0 Comments
California Senator Alex Padilla to Host 27th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit About Protecting the Lake and Surrounding Areas CALIFORNIA — Today, August 9, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) will host the 27th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit. This year’s Summit will feature Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi as the keynote speaker and will highlight Tahoe’s Environmental Improvement Program, a successful bipartisan, bi-state collaboration among local, state, federal, and private entities. It will also examine the challenges that lie ahead in the face of […] SnowBrains | August 9, 2023 0 Comments
Amidst Litter Crisis: Clean Up The Lake Launches Environmental Dive Center to Protect Lake Tahoe Launch of Environmental Dive Center by Clean Up The Lake is funded by a $125K total matching campaign from Boatworks at Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Community College, Tahoe Beach Club, and Pavel Pragin & Nila Ruslen Clean Up The Lake, renowned for its successful 72 Mile Cleanup project, proudly announces the inauguration of its revolutionary Environmental Dive Center (EDC) at […] SnowBrains | July 28, 2023 0 Comments
2022 Lake Tahoe Clarity: Average Annual Clarity Saw 18% Improvement Over Previous Year The Tahoe Environmental Research Center, or TERC, at the University of California, Davis, just released its annual Tahoe: State of the Lake Report, describing the past year as one of rapid biological change. The 2023 report presents data collected during 2022 and puts it in context with historical records. It also serves as an important resource for restoration, management, and […] SnowBrains | July 24, 2023 0 Comments
Know Before You Go: Heat-Related Illness and How to Prevent It Summer means long days and fun in the sun. After winter melts away, it’s time to hike, bike, and play in the water. With summer in full swing, it’s time to brush up on heat-related illnesses and how to prevent them. Heat-related illness is often avoidable, yet it kills around 600 people per year. Check out what experts say about heat exhaustion […] Katy Shipley | July 22, 2023 0 Comments
Microplastic Concentration in Lake Tahoe, CA, is 3rd Highest of 38 Watersheds Tested Worldwide The majestic and mysterious deep blue water of Lake Tahoe, CA, is well known for its spectacular beauty. However, an extremely high concentration of microplastics is a major concern and growing problem to the lake’s clarity and purity. Microplastics are tiny (<0.2 inches) plastic particles and microfibers from clothing, cosmetics, single-use water bottles, and plastics, and a staggering amount of […] John Cunningham | July 18, 2023 0 Comments
Human-Caused Issues Arise for Lake Tahoe as Area Sees 3 Times More Visitors Than Yosemite National Park in Past Year Lake Tahoe has an apparent people problem. For those who have visited Lake Tahoe or live around the Tahoe Basin, the issue of over-tourism is nothing new. During the summer, as over-crowded beaches vacate for the day, trash litters the shoreline, and overflowing dumpsters spill into adjacent forests. Winter months often bring hours-long traffic jams to reach a destination just […] Industry News John Cunningham | July 7, 2023 3 Comments
A Swath of Heavy Pollen Arrives with a Vengeance to Lake Tahoe, CA After a record-breaking winter filled with an astonishing amount of snowfall and a spring that brought abnormal and prolonged cold weather and rain, a heavy wave of pollen has finally arrived at (and in) Lake Tahoe. It’s visible on cars and on the streets, pools into piles on the shores of the lake, and even creates clouds from strong wind […] John Cunningham | July 7, 2023 0 Comments
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