Tahoe Fund, CA/NV, Seeks Artists to Paint Murals Inside Forest Service Restrooms to Inspire Stewardship The Tahoe Fund, CA/NV, and USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) announced a call for community-based artists to “beautify” the blank interiors of the restrooms at the Stateline Fire Lookout Trail in Crystal Bay, the Logan Shoals Vista Point on Tahoe’s East Shore, and the Tallac Historic Site on the South Shore. “We are excited to rally […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 1, 2024 0 Comments
Alpenglow Gallery, CA, to Donate 100% of Profits to Tahoe Fund During February For the entire month of February, Alpenglow Gallery’s owners Douglas DeVore and Justin Majeczky will donate 100% of their profits to the Tahoe Fund. The fine art gallery, located in downtown Truckee, features stunning mountain and lake landscape prints of the Tahoe-Truckee area and beyond. “The Tahoe Fund has worked with Justin and Doug on a number of projects over […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 1, 2024 0 Comments
Ski Butlers Delivers Donations to the Tahoe Fund, CA This winter, guests who ski or ride in the Tahoe region, California, can skip the rental lines and have equipment delivered directly to their door through Ski Butlers. The rental delivery company is also donating 20% of rental fees for reservations made through the Tahoe Fund portal to support environmental improvement projects. “We love partnering with innovative businesses that give […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 6, 2023 0 Comments
Tahoe Fund, CA, Looking for Project Ideas from the Public for 2024 The Tahoe Fund today announced the opening of its annual call for projects. The nonprofit is seeking projects for its 2024 portfolio that will increase the pace and scale of forest restoration, improve lake clarity, expand sustainable recreation, provide innovative solutions to transportation challenges, and create more stewards of Lake Tahoe. Public agencies, nonprofits and environmentally focused businesses are invited […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 14, 2023 0 Comments
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, NV, Offers Guests a New Way to Give Back to the Tahoe Environment Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Nevada, is giving skiers and riders a new way to give back and help improve the Tahoe environment for all to enjoy. With the purchase of every lift ticket during the 2023/24 winter season, guests will have the ability to add a $1 donation benefitting the Tahoe Fund through the nonprofit’s $1 for Tahoe program. In […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 2, 2023 0 Comments
Campaign Launched For Major Trail Restoration Work in Desolation Wilderness, CA TAHOE CITY, Calif. (July 12, 2023) – Nineteen miles of trail that travel through Desolation Wilderness from Echo Lakes to Lake Aloha are in desperate need of extensive restoration work due to high use, erosion, and extreme weather events. To address this critical need, the nonprofit Tahoe Fund is partnering with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association to launch a $50,000 […] SnowBrains | July 11, 2023 0 Comments
Construction of New 2.3-Mile Tunnel Creek Singletrack Trail Begins in Lake Tahoe, CA INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. (July 6, 2023) – Construction of the new 2.3-mile Tunnel Creek Singletrack Trail is now underway, thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Tahoe Fund, a Recreation Trails Program grant from Nevada State Parks, and trail-building efforts by Great Basin Institute and the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA). This new trail will reduce conflicts between hikers […] CycleBrains | July 6, 2023 0 Comments
Tahoe Fund Launches Initiative to Prevent Cold Water Shock Drownings in Lake Tahoe, CA Every year, an average of seven people drown in Lake Tahoe due to cold water shock. A new safety education campaign from Take Care Tahoe is encouraging those who spend time in Lake Tahoe to wear a life jacket and “think before you sink.” Envisioned by local Girl Scout and South Lake Tahoe high school student Sadie Beall, the campaign […] Julia Schneemann | June 30, 2023 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan Introduced to Address Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Challenges Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – An unprecedented group of Lake Tahoe destination management, land management, and non-profit organizations launched the Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan today with the signing of an agreement to create the first destination stewardship council for the greater Tahoe region. The plan outlines a comprehensive framework and sets in motion action priorities to better manage outdoor recreation and […] SnowBrains | June 20, 2023 0 Comments
Free Yard Signs Encourage Drivers to Take it Slow in Tahoe Take Care Tahoe’s traffic safety campaign has free signs available to the public Summer in Tahoe means warmer weather and wildflowers, but it also means more cars driving around the lake. Take Care Tahoe is taking on traffic safety by distributing free yard signs to the public that encourage drivers to “Take it Slow, Tahoe.” The message of “Take it […] SnowBrains | May 24, 2023 0 Comments
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Accepts Nominations for the 2023 Lake Spirit Awards Until April 28, 2023 Sometimes large restoration projects can overshadow the daily efforts of everyday people working to protect Lake Tahoe. From hosting trash cleanups to installing erosion control measures, individuals’ actions can collectively have a huge impact on the environment. Awards recognizing people exhibiting a special dedication to conserving the lake are now open for nominations. The 2023 Lake Spirit Awards will honor […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 22, 2023 0 Comments
Tahoe Trails March Madness: Vote For Your Favourite Tahoe Trail Today When it’s not buried in snow, Tahoe is home to an incredible network of trails. Whether it’s the one right in your backyard or the one that requires a permit to access, everyone has their favorite Tahoe trail. Related: The Tahoe Fund and Earthviews Release First-Ever “Street View” Style Map of Lake Tahoe’s Entire Shoreline This March is already one […] SnowBrains | March 15, 2023 0 Comments
As Mosquito Fire Burns, Forest Health Partners Deploy New Technology to Help Reduce Wildfire Threats Across 1.5M Acres in the Tahoe Region Land Tender™ uses high-resolution imaging and artificial intelligence to modernize planning for forest health treatments As the Mosquito fire burns, and one year after the Caldor fire burned into the Lake Tahoe Basin, the Tahoe Fund and Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation announced the deployment of Land Tender™, a powerful new software tool developed by Vibrant Planet, that will allow land […] Fire Firebrains | September 23, 2022 0 Comments
The Tahoe Fund and Earthviews Release First-Ever “Street View” Style Map of Lake Tahoe’s Entire Shoreline TAHOE CITY, Calif. (Sept. 15, 2022) – Today, the Tahoe Fund and EarthViews released the first-ever “Street View” style map of all 72 miles of Lake Tahoe’s shoreline. This new, interactive Lake Tahoe ShoreView Map offers a 360-degree view of the shoreline, as well as underwater views and water quality data. “This map allows people to see Tahoe like never before,” said […] SnowBrains | September 15, 2022 1 Comment
The Tahoe Fund and Friends of Ski Run Launch $75,000 Matching Campaign to Build Ski Run Community Park New Community Park Will Bring Outdoor Access to Thousands The Tahoe Fund and Friends of Ski Run today announced a $75,000 matching campaign for a new community park in South Lake Tahoe. Ski Run Community Park will transform an empty lot in a neighborhood with no nearby park access into a gathering place for families and kids. Related: Tahoe Fund […] SnowBrains | April 4, 2022 0 Comments
Tahoe Fund Partners with Raleys to Launch A New Way to Donate with Photos Brought to you by the Tahoe Fund Partnership with PixlBank’s new I Love Tahoe campaign will support efforts to lessen the impacts of plastics in Tahoe The Tahoe Fund and Raley’s have partnered with the social good platform PixlBank to launch a unique social campaign designed to promote responsible tourism and inspire residents and visitors to reduce plastics in Lake […] SnowBrains | February 1, 2022 0 Comments
Tahoe Has Already Received 71% of Seasonal Snowfall | 3 Snowiest Months Still to Come Brought to you by The Tahoe Fund December’s record-breaking snowfall across the Sierra Nevada took snowfall in the Tahoe area to 71% of its seasonal average. The even better news is that the three snowiest months are still to come! Today’s Fun Fact: According to our friends at @findopensnow, Tahoe has already picked up 71% of its seasonal snowfall average. Even […] SnowBrains | January 7, 2022 1 Comment
Tahoe Fund Provides Tools to Improve Search and Rescue Teams’ Effectiveness Brought to you by Tahoe Fund Over $30,000 in grant funding will help regional volunteer search and rescue organizations with critical equipment upgrades The Tahoe Fund granted $30,250 to Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Hasty Team for critical equipment upgrades. These two regional volunteer search and rescue teams, who collectively responded to over 120 […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 10, 2021 0 Comments
Don’t Miss Backcountry Safety Awareness Week, December 13-18th, Presented By Take Care Tahoe Brought to you by The Tahoe Fund Whether you’re a backcountry rookie or professional ski mountaineer, keeping your skills sharp is a life-long process. For the second year running, Take Care Tahoe is hosting Backcountry Safety Awareness Week, December 13-18th. It’s a mix of online programming and in-person events to promote backcountry safety and education, and best of all, it’s […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | December 8, 2021 0 Comments
Tahoe Fund Launches Caldor Trails Restoration Fund After the Caldor Fire devastated some of Tahoe’s favorite trails, extensive restoration work is required. While firefighters were able to successfully keep the Caldor Fire from claiming homes and businesses in South Lake Tahoe, the fast-moving wildfire laid waste to some of the region’s favorite trails. As the U.S. Forest Service, Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA), and the Tahoe […] SnowBrains | November 18, 2021 0 Comments