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Complexities of Managing Sewage in the Tahoe Basin

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./ Nev. – Tahoe's clarity report card just came out, yet two sewage spills occurring within less than two weeks of each other have minds on murkier matters.

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Lake Clarity Topic of State of the Lake

UC Davis TERC
UC Davis TERC will host the annual State of the Lake Report presentation at Granlibakken Tahoe on Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. with TERC interim director Alex Forrest. The event will also be offered virtually and will …

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Placer County Issues Health Advisory for Carnelian Bay Area Following Sewage Spill

Placer County has issued a health advisory in the Carnelian Bay area of Lake Tahoe following a sewage spill that reached the lake yesterday evening.

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No Harmful Algal Bloom Detected at Lake Tahoe Sites Purported to Be Responsible for Dog’s Death

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The agencies that sampled water at El Dorado Beach and Nevada Beach last week have detected no toxins associated with harmful algal blooms in the lake. These are sites viral social media posts purported could …

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Lake Tahoe Restoration Act 10-Year Extension Passes in the Senate

Washington, D.C. – Senator Catherine Cortez Masto's (D-Nev.) legislation to extend the authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act for 10 years passed the Senate on Wednesday. Cortez Masto's legislation is cosponsored by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), …

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BioBlitz to Be Held at Sagehen Creek Field Station on July 13

TRUCKEE, Calif. — For those who love plants, bugs and other animals and have a sense of exploration and a thirst for discovery, participating in a bioblitz is the perfect opportunity. A bioblitz is a one-day event where participants explore …

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Report of Dog Death on Social Media Triggers Investigation Into Harmful Algal Booms in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Social media posts mourning the death of an owner's beloved dog has had many re-posting the incident with warnings about cyanobacteria in the water at certain beaches in Lake Tahoe.

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Help Fund Hotel Demolition

California Tahoe Conservancy
Tahoe Fund is launching a fundraising campaign to fill a $200,000 funding gap in California Tahoe Conservancy’s efforts to demolish the Motel 6 building, restaurant and parking lot that sit within the Upper Truckee River watershed in …

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Forest Service Begins Restoration Activities at Burke Creek

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – In April 2024, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit in partnership with the Nevada Tahoe Conservation District, issued the final decision for restoration activities to restore the natural function of Burke Creek …

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Tahoe Conservancy Awards $220,000 to Support Washoe Tribal Involvement in Environmental Planning, Restoration at Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.—At its meeting last week, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board awarded a $220,000 grant to help fund the creation of a new Lake Tahoe Basin liaison position for the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. The Washoe …

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Beach Managers and Operators Prepare to Keep Tahoe Blue This Summer

LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. – There is no better place than Lake Tahoe during summer. Clear skies, warm sand, and clean, blue water greet hundreds of thousands of fun-seekers. But it doesn't stay that way all by itself. Nonprofits, public agencies, …

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Tahoe Fund Launches Fundraising Campaign to Demolish Former Motel 6

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Fund is launching a fundraising campaign to support one of the most important restoration projects in Lake Tahoe's history. The nonprofit is seeking donations to fill a $200,000 funding gap in the California …

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Lend a Hand a Tahoe, Truckee Cleanup

League to Save Lake Tahoe
Volunteers are needed to help with cleanups throughout the community in Tahoe and Truckee.
North Shore
June 1 | Keep Tahoe Blue and Tahoe Rim Trail Association will host a National Trails Day. Meet at …

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El Dorado Water Agency’s Spring Plenary Focuses on Strengthening Partnerships, Investment

At its recent Countywide Plenary for Water, El Dorado Water Agency (EDWA) brought together water and utility managers, business and community leaders, non-profit organizations, and staff from local, state, and federal agencies to collaborate on sustainably managing our watershed. Rebecca …

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LISTEN: Tahoe TAP Podcast With Amy Berry

Mike Peron and Rob Galloway, the vibrant hosts of Tahoe TAP, are back to whisk listeners away on another enthralling journey. Today, they embark on a mission to spotlight an individual whose efforts have left an indelible mark on the …

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South Yuba River Citizens League Launches Phase 2 of Van Norden Meadow Restoration Project With $2.5M Grant

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The South Yuba River Citizens League is beginning Phase 2 of the Van Norden Meadow restoration work this summer. Phase 2 of the Van Norden Meadow Restoration Project will focus on reconnecting the Lytton Fan by completing …

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Lake Tahoe Expected to Fill for First Time Since 2019

GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, Calif./Nev. – For the first time in nearly five years, Lake Tahoe is expected to fill this spring. Although the water year continues through September, The Natural Resources Conservation Service is already confident about this year's …

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Truckee Donner PUD Approves Electric Bill Credit for Customers

TRUCKEE, Calif. — At Truckee Donner Public Utility District's May board of directors meeting, the board approved an electric bill credit under the new Power Cost Adjustment rate, approved a crucial water infrastructure maintenance project in Tahoe Donner, and held …

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Lake Tahoe Boating Season Begins With New Protocols to Prevent Spread of New Zealand Mudsnails

LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. —Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection stations are open for the season to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species and boaters can now book an appointment for this summer online, announced the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and …

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Casting Call: Volunteers Needed for Educational Film Projects

Clean Up the Lake is embarking on a light-hearted and comedic journey to develop creative content that promotes boating safety, in collaboration with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. Clean Up The Lake's ‘Make A Difference Media' initiative has crafted a …

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