On October 1, Tahoe boat inspections will move to select launch ramps and winter hours will begin. Tahoe RCD inspectors will be performing inspections and decontaminations at Cave Rock and Lake Forest boat launches from 6am to 4pm seven days a week, and inspections only (no decontaminations) are available at Sand Harbor, Thursday through Monday from 6am to 2pm.

Boats with attached wire seals and valid Tahoe inspection stickers will be permitted to launch during these times, but any new inspections and decontaminations are required to take place during daylight hours. Boats with intact seals will still be permitted to launch at Obexer’s and Tahoe Keys Marina, but no inspections or decontaminations will take place at these locations.

“It is more efficient to move inspections back to the boat ramps with the decrease in boater traffic during the slower fall and winter months,” said Ted Thayer, Aquatic Invasive Species Program Manager at TRPA, “but we expect to continue operations of roadside inspection locations for the 2012 summer boating season. We appreciate the continued cooperation from Lake Tahoe boaters in helping to protect our amazing recreational resources from the growing threat of aquatic invasive species.

Inspection and boat ramp hours are weather permitting, and may close during winter storm conditions. Boaters are encouraged to arrive Clean, Drained and Dry and to confirm hours and inspection locations online at TahoeBoatInspections.com or by calling the Tahoe Boat Inspection Hotline toll-free at 888-824-6267. Private launch facilities should be contacted directly for hours and closures.

“Inspecting boats for aquatic invasive species (AIS) at the off-highway stations will help to avoid delays and congestion at the boat ramps,” said Carlos Leonzo, Watercraft Inspection Program Manager at Tahoe RCD. “New high capacity equipment will also make decontamination of high risk vessels more convenient and expedient.”

“The Lake Tahoe AIS Program is fortunate to be able to fund invasive species protection and control projects here in the Tahoe Basin,” said AIS Program Manager Ted Thayer of the TRPA. “We’d like to extend a thank you to boaters, visitors and residents for supporting the program and the efforts of Tahoe RCD, TRPA and our partners in protecting the Lake Tahoe Region’s amazing resources. We’d also like to thank US Fish & Wildlife Service, which provides major funding for Tahoe’s boat inspection program.”

Do your part on every craft – kayak, canoe, sailboat, motor boat, jet ski, even a raft. Please CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY, AND FLUSH your boat and toys in between every body of water, every time.

Who said ski resorts don’t care.

Most of the Lake Tahoe ski resorts have launched ride sharing programs to reduce emissions including Kirkwood’s K-Pool.

And, who knows – you may meet a new friend.

Here’s how it works.

Click here for the Carpool Forum and sign up. Through the K-Pool online forum you can find other skiers and Kirkwood employees with similar schedules and plan your carpool to the resort. You can search by date, time, departing destination and other details in order to contact drivers or riders with similar schedules. You can also personalize your profile so you’ll be sure to ride with your kind (i.e. smoker/non-smoker, early-riser/noon club, skier/snowboarder, likes to leave @ noon/Last Chair!, etc.)

And, if stopping global warming isn’t cool enough, Kirkwood will be giving incentives all season long to those who sign up.

Kirkwood’s entire Share the Road program is expected to take 1,000 cars off the highway each season. In 2007, Kirkwood invested $425,000 to subsidize daily employee shuttles from South Lake Tahoe, provided employee carpool incentives, and leased vehicles for carpooling eliminating 500 cars from the road.

Sign me up!

Shop Green

You can support local green businesses this holiday season by shopping with the participants of the “Keep the Sierra Green” Program. Need a unique gift; a fun specialty item? How about a gift card to a local coffee shop or restaurant? Need lift tickets, a demo package or more gear? Massage, manicure or pedicure more your speed? KSG businesses can provide you with whatever you need, and you will feel great knowing your purchases support businesses who are community leaders in waste reduction and sustainability.

Simply go to www.KeepTheSierraGreen.org to search the database of area businesses who are participating in this regional green business certification program.

Green Actions

Forget the paper or plastic bags and use cloth bags, every time. It seems more and more of us are remembering our cloth bags when shopping at the local grocery store. Now it’s time to keep those bags with you when shopping for other retail items. Reusable shopping bags also make great gifts.

Purchase gifts with minimal packaging. Although not always an easy task, do what you can do to purchase items that don’t come overly protected in huge amounts of plastic, paperboard, or styrofoam. Keep in mind that the plastic and paperboard packaging is recyclable, however Styrofoam and plastic wrap is not. Gift cards are a great alternative if you are not positive what someone on your shopping list really desires.

Purchase durable gifts that can be reused and/or made from recycled content material. For people on the go – a great gift is a stainless steel water bottle or reusable coffee mug placed in a reusable cloth bag.

Recycling, Recycling, Recycling

How about giving the gift of free recycling to a friend, neighbor or relative by purchasing them a case of blue bags? Blue bags are used in all the Lake Tahoe and Truckee recycling programs – a universal gift for the planet and community members!

The following items can be recycled curbside by utilizing blue bags:

• Paper – newspapers, magazines, catalogues, junk mail, paperboard (remove liners and plastic film), computer paper, paper towel rolls, toilet paper rolls, office paper, colored paper, non-foil wrapping paper.

• Aluminum, steel and tin cans. Clean aluminum foil.

• Glass bottles and jars – all colors.

• Plastics numbered 1-7 with the exception of Styrofoam and plastic bags. Plastics bags can be recycled at Safeway, and Raleys. Styrofoam is not accepted for recycling.

• Unnumbered Rigid Plastic – this includes hard plastic packaging and hard plastics (such as snow sleds) where the number is absent.

• Cardboard – break down and cut up the boxes to place in blue bags, or tie in a secure bundle. If you have a large amount of cardboard, break it down and take it to one of several area drop-off locations.

Don’t Forget:

• Please make sure you have clean materials. Rinsing off food residue is very important!

• Fill your blue-bags with all your mixed recyclables. TIE the blue bag securely.

• Curbside blue bag recycling is picked up free and in unlimited quantity.

• Call your area solid waste provider if you have any questions.

Free Christmas Tree Recycling

Several programs are operating including curbside and drop-off programs – please contact your local solid waste service provider for more information.

Free Recycling of Old Electronics & Christmas Lights

Electronics including batteries, televisions, computers, DVD players, stereos, iPods, cell phones and even old strands of Christmas lights may be dropped off for free recycling at area HHW and Electronics Collection Programs -please contact your local solid waste service provider for more information.

Remember Our Bears:

The bears remain active in the winter, especially if they can get food or garbage. Never place food related garbage outside–except on service day or in a bear resistant container. Keep the garage doors and dumpster locked except for immediate use. It only takes one incident to get a bear hooked on garbage and condemn it to an early death.

These nasty mussels are a few of the destructive Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) that threaten to ruin the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe, and our surrounding lakes and streams.  AIS can also ruin our favorite boating and fishing pastimes, our gear and economy. Thanks to the watercraft inspections and education efforts implemented by the TRPA, Tahoe RCD, USFS, and other agencies and community folks we’ve been able to ward off the mussels, and fight the further spread of existing AIS.  But everyone must do more.

Learn how you can help and how to become a Tahoe Keeper at a free public forum on November 16th in Kings Beach.

Our area’s smartest scientists and planners will present an update on the Lake Tahoe and Truckee watercraft inspection programs, aquatic invasive plant and Asian clam control efforts, the Tahoe Keepers self-inspection program for paddlers, as well as national and regional AIS prevention and control efforts.

Light refreshments will be served from 5pm to 5:30pm, with presentations following from 5:30pm to 7:30pm with a Q and A period.

“A great deal of collaboration, hard work and funding goes into protecting Lake Tahoe and nearby waterbodies,” said Steve Chilton, Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada’s Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordinator for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. “This forum is a chance for the public to learn about what’s happening on the ground, ask questions and deliver important feedback.”

We’ve all seen the destruction that Eurasian watermilfoil has caused in the Tahoe Keys, entrance to Emerald Bay and the Upper Truckee River and it’s time we all help to stop the further spread of this nasty weed and other AIS. Currently, the most serious threats to the streams and lakes in the Lake Tahoe Rrgion and Truckee waterbodies are Zebra and Quagga mussels, New Zealand mudsnails, and Eurasian watermilfoil and Curlyleaf pondweed. Each of these invaders is spread through the transport of water and/or debris that can collect in cockpits and hatches, bilges, cling to outer hulls, rudders, and paddles, and even hide out on your gear.

The award-winning Tahoe Boat Inspections program has been so successful it is often used as a model for other states. In fact, the state of Maine’s largest lakes organization visited Lake Tahoe in October to seek advice for their AIS management programs from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.

Mark you calendar to learn about the most important issue threatening our livelihood and environment and the effective  program developed by the TRPA, TRCD, USFS and other agencies. You’ll be impressed and proud.

Aquatic Invasive Species Community Forum

FREE

Wednesday, November 16, 2011
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Refreshments provided – 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Presentations 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

North Tahoe Events Center
8318 North Lake Tahoe Blvd., Kings Beach

Here’s your chance to learn more and submit feedback regarding the future of the Truckee Boat Inspection Program, which is currently a voluntary program operated by the Tahoe Resource Conservation District, but may become a mandatory inspection program in the near future.  Portions of the AIS Fall Forum will be videotaped and available online after the event.

To learn more about the entire Lake Tahoe and Truckee boat inspections program, visit www.TahoeBoatInspections.com

Two winners (one from the North Shore and one from the South) were honored for going above and beyond the call of duty to protect the beauty and clarity of Lake Tahoe and the Basin environment.  “They represent the many unsung heroes tirelessly working to protect this special place,” explained TRPA Executive Director, Joanne Marchetta, in announcing the awards.

Ruth Dworsky was the Lake Spirit Award winner from the North Shore.  She was nominated for her work creating defensible space on the 88-acre Carnelian Woods Townhouse Association (CWTA) where she has been instrumental in organizing her neighbors around community fire protection.  Together they accomplished the removal of 222 dead and dying trees, created 30-foot areas of defensible space around 118 homes, organized community “rake-offs” to clear out brush and debris, inspired 30 people to contribute 250 hours towards creating defensible space, and was affectionately dubbed, “Queen of the forest” by her neighbors. 

According to the townhouse association Board President, Lee Shuff, Ruth personally commits approximately 200 hours each year to raking up debris in her community, which she says “is great exercise.”  In accepting the Lake Spirit Award and gift certificate from McBride’s Nursery, Ruth thanked her neighbors and vowed to use the gift certificate to purchase flowers to plant around CWTA’s community pool.

TRPA also awarded a Lake Spirit Award to Mahmood Azad from the South Shore.  Azad previously worked as a Douglas County Engineer and currently works for the Nevada Tahoe Conservation District.  As a County Engineer, he led Douglas County to a heightened level of engagement on Tahoe water quality and clarity.  His committed leadership has benefited Lake Tahoe by encouraging the Douglas County Board of Commissioners and County staff to support the Lake Tahoe Restoration with both action and funding.   He was instrumental in Douglas County’s “Warrior Way” water quality improvement project developed to ensure the use of public funds in the most effective manner possible to maximize water quality benefit for Lake Tahoe.

Honorable Mention was awarded to Timothy Rowe, a US Geological Survey hydrologist who has worked in the Tahoe Basin as both a professional and volunteer for over 20 years.  His undying passion and commitment have earned him the unofficial title of “The Face of USGS at Lake Tahoe,” for providing the best science to help make improvements in the Basin, and by communicating this information in a manner that informs and inspires others.

In addition to Lake Spirit Awards, the winners were honored with Certificates of Appreciation from Senator Harry Reid’s representative, Matthew Tuma, “in appreciation of their commitment to preserving Lake Tahoe.”

The Lake Spirit Award Ceremony was held during TRPA’s first-ever Community Appreciation Day event which included bluegrass music by local band, Bison, a free BBQ dinner, activities for the kids, an ice cream social hosted by members of TRPA’s Governing Board and Advisory Planning Commission, and demonstration booths explaining TRPA’s mission, as well as partner participation by the Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships, and Tahoe Resource Conservation District.

In welcoming the community, Marchetta said the purpose of the event was, “to honor all those in the Tahoe Basin working to protect our environment.  Because, when it comes to creating environmental gain on the ground, everyone has a role to play,” she said.  “We would like to thank you all for your efforts, large and small, at protecting the beauty and clarity of Lake Tahoe.”  TRPA plans to hold a similar event each year.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency cooperatively leads the effort to preserve, restore, and enhance the unique natural and human environment of the Lake Tahoe Region now and in the future.

In addition to doing good for the local environment, this annual South Lake Tahoe event builds momentum heading into winter for those most loyal to Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, including team riders Jamie and Nora Anderson.

Friends, family, local ski and snowboard teams, and dedicated passholders turn out to show their love for the mountain by giving their time and effort to keep it beautiful.

This year’s collection effort will cover some of the most impacted trails and base area locations, as well as spread out across areas that have not been covered by previous year’s events. All of the trash will be weighed and collected, with prizes given in a variety of categories. There will be a BBQ with live music by Acoustic MoJo at the end of the day to celebrate Keepín Sierra Clean.

“This event has been growing and gaining momentum and just generally getting more awesome every year,” said Kevin Mitchell, Director of Ski & Snowboard School and the event organizer. “We are so proud to have such a loyal group of Sierra lovers who are eager to lend a hand to keeping the mountain clean.”

Participants should come prepared to navigate steep and sometimes rocky terrain with sturdy footwear. Work gloves are recommended. To help keep the event low-impact, participants should also bring their own water bottles.

After the conclusion of the event, there will be a tailgate ski swap in “B” Lot, where participants are invited to buy and sell ski and snowboard gear. There is no fee to participate in the swap, which will end at 3:00 p.m.

The mission of Project: Green Sierra is to involve skiers and riders in initiatives that will increase appreciation, awareness and, most importantly, action toward conservation of our environment so that we may all see tangible results from our behaviors.

By signing the Project: Green Sierra pledge, Sierra-at-Tahoe season passholders promise to take tangible steps toward reducing their personal impact on the environment.

If 1,000 passholders sign the Project: Green Sierra pledge, Sierra Resort will donate $1,000 to the Sacramento Tree Foundation in support of its goal to plant 5 million new trees in the region by 2025.

Click here to learn what you can do, and to take the pledge.

Paddlers all over are joining the Tahoe Keepers stewardship community to help protect Lake Tahoe from aquatic invasive species that can ruin our pristine waters and their gear.

A new voluntary online training program will teach you how to guard against inadvertently transporting aquatic invasive species to water bodies within the Lake Tahoe Basin by self-inspecting and decontaminating your boats and gear after each use.  It’s easy.  It’s free.  And, it matters.

TahoeKeepers.org provides video training on how to properly Clean, Drain and Dry watercraft and gear after each use, and Dispose of any plants or debris away from lakes and streams.

“Tahoe Keepers is an exciting new program that helps paddlers and non-motorized boaters help to protect our treasured resources and recreational privileges by preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species at Lake Tahoe,” said Pete Brumis, spokesman for the Tahoe Resource Conservation District.

The program is free and voluntary in 2011.

Non-native species, such as zebra and quagga mussels, and the New Zealand mudsnail could irreparably damage the Lake Tahoe watershed and their transport is illegal. These invasive species are spread through the transport of water and debris that can collect in cockpits and hatches, cling to outer hulls, rudders, and paddles, and even hide out on your gear long after a paddling outing.  Invasive species like Asian clams and watermilfoil are already changing Tahoe’s ecosystem, but these invaders are not yet established in Fallen Leaf Lake, Echo Lake and Spooner Lake.  Thorough boat inspections will help prevent spreading invasive species to Tahoe’s smaller lakes.

In addition, the destructive quagga mussel is not established in Tahoe, but it is now on the lake’s doorstep, having been discovered in reservoirs in Northern Nevada.

“Preventing the introduction and spread of invasive species is a top priority among all agencies and stakeholders at Tahoe,” said Rochelle Nason, executive director for the League to Save Lake Tahoe. “Tahoe Keepers engages the non-motorized community in the important boat inspection programs underway at Tahoe. It’s now more important than ever for boaters to be vigilant.”

Paddlers can learn more about becoming a Tahoe Keeper online at TahoeKeepers.org. The new web site offers instructions on how to properly Clean, Drain, and Dry watercraft and gear after each use, and properly Dispose of any plants or debris away from lakes and streams. Taking these few minutes before and after paddling will help protect Lake Tahoe, your gear, and your freedom to launch at undeveloped sites. Paddlers are encouraged to spread the word to other paddlers about the Clean, Drain and Dry method and to join the Tahoe Keepers stewardship community.

A simple 10-minute online training program that demonstrates self-inspection and decontamination techniques is also available at TahoeKeepers.org. Paddlers who successfully complete the free program will become members of the Tahoe Keepers stewardship community, and will receive “Proof of Training” credentials. The self-inspection training program for kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards is free and voluntary in 2011. Widespread participation in this voluntary training program can help to protect recreational opportunities and privileges in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Aquatic invasive species inspectors will be providing education and may request to inspect your watercraft. Identifying yourself with Tahoe Keeper credentials will help to demonstrate that your watercraft is not high risk.

Free kayak, canoe, paddle board, and non-motorized watercraft inspections and decontaminations are available at each roadside watercraft inspection station located at Meyers, Spooner Summit, Homewood Mountain, Northstar-at-Tahoe, and Alpine Meadows. Directions to these roadside stations, a list of water bodies containing aquatic invasive species, and answers to frequently asked questions, are also available at tahoeboatinspections.com.

Tahoe Keepers is a collaborative project of many organizations, led by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Tahoe Resource Conservation District, and U.S. Forest Service. The California Tahoe Conservancy, California State Parks, Nevada Department of Wildlife and California Department of Fish & Game have also been integral agencies.

The League to Save Lake Tahoe helped to plan and implement the outreach and education portions of the program. Funds came from the Lake Tahoe Quagga Mussel Prevention Fund, which the League formed in conjunction with the Tahoe Lakefront Owners Association.

Find Tahoe Keepers on Facebook.

The Tahoe Expo will highlight attractions, entertainment and mobility that expands knowledge of, and a connection with land, water, wildlife, culture, art and the local business community. This is Lake Tahoe Geotourism at its best.

The fun begins Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 9am, and continues with a party from 3pm to 8pm at Sand Harbor.

From 9am to 2pm, attendees can choose from 15 stewardship organizations; kayak into the mouth of the upper Truckee river, blaze a legacy bi-state trail, climb for sugar cones, understand water monitoring with scientists, hike into wildlife habitat for a photo safari, see the butterfly garden or the tiniest basket in the world, try paddle boarding…all accessible by bus, boat or bike.  Most activities are free of charge.

Here is a list of the activities happening around Lake Tahoe as well as the Tahoe Expo sponsors and the public transportation system pick up spots:

• Bear League will guide critter tracking (TART or Nifty Fifty PDQ Market)
• Gatekeepers Museum will engage weaving the eco-system (TART Fanny Bridge Tahoe City)
• Historical Society will share 1860 to 1960 (TART Starbucks Incline)
• Demonstration Garden to see the butterfly and community garden (TART SNC Incline )
• UC Davis will host 3D video of the lakes formation (TART SNC Incline )
• League to Save Lake Tahoe hosting Forest Stewardship Day (TART Hyatt Incline )
• Water Assoc 3rd creek water monitoring (TART Hyatt Incline)
• Water Trails guided kayak tour to Thunderbird Lodge (Expo Sand Harbor Shuttle)
• UC Davis water monitoring at the lakes edge (Expo Sand Harbor Shuttle)
• Tahoe Rim Trail legacy trail blazing to Van Sickle park (BlueGo Stagecoach Stateline)
• Sugarpine Foundation climbing for Sugarpine cones in the Van Sickle (BlueGo Heavenly SLT)
• Lake Tahoe Heritage Museum a history hunt thru time (BlueGo El Dorado SLT)
• Tahoe Institute Natural Science Avian delight at Cove East Marsh (BlueGo Tahoe Keys Blvd SLT)
• Tahoe Kayak biologist guided kayak into upper Truckee river (BlueGo Timber Cove SLT)
• Tahoe Kayak paddle boarding 9 to 10am at Timber Cove (BlueGo Timber Cove SLT)
• Taylor Creek Rainbow walk to see Lahonton migration into Lake (BlueGo Taylor Creek SLT)

After a low impact day, the Kick-Off party, “Shake for the Lake,” takes place from 3pm to 8pm at Sand Harbor and will showcase local talent diversity like you’ve never seen before. The common theme is a passion for the water, from Washoe ceremonies, to Rappin Rats, Leafy Gaga, African and belly dancing, King Tide (the music on the PSA) and Sol Jibe, to a new game show ‘TAHOE – This is Jeopardy’. Plus a beer garden, local food and ZERO WASTE.

FREE shuttles starting at 2pm take you to the 3pm to 8pm celebration:

FREE Expo Shuttle in Incline at Sierra Nevada College, Country Club Blvd and Hwy 28

FREE Expo Shuttle at Kingsbury Transit Center (Park and Ride), on Hwy 50, in front of the Visitor Center.
Note: Parking at Sand Harbor is $12, so take the bus!

While admission is free to most of the activities, a $10 donation is suggested for the stage entertainment at Sand Harbor. For more information, please visit www.TahoeExpo.com.  Lodging and other geotouristic attractions can be found at www.sierranevadageotourism.org – a major sponsor of the Tahoe Expo.

Many of the activities will be accessible via the Tahoe Basin’s public transit system and water taxi, fulfilling another geotourism goal of reducing auto traffic. These provide visitors and locals alike the opportunity to experience the natural amenities in the area while also sustaining them. For transit updates click here.

Tahoe Expo

Volunteers are needed to help keep our waterways clean and blue by participating in the 27th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day at Lake Tahoe on Saturday, September 17, 2011.

What a great excuse to go to the beach!

In 2010, over 80,000 volunteers picked up over 1.3 million pounds of debris — from small cigarette butts and plastic pieces to refrigerators, pianos, and automobiles.  Pianos?  Sad…but true.

Come out for a few hours to help preserve the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe, and know your efforts add to this global event of action and awareness on combating marine debris. Volunteers are needed on foot and in the water (in boats, kayaks, etc.) to collect trash from Tahoe’s north, south and east shore beaches. Trash bags will be provided. Please bring work gloves. This event is sponsored locally by the Tahoe Water Suppliers Association, IVGID Waste Not, Clean Tahoe Program and the League to Save Lake Tahoe.

North Lake Tahoe – 2 locations

Trash bags will be provided. Please bring work gloves. All volunteers should wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle and snack.

Incline Village and East Shore beaches, 9am to noon
sponsored by the Tahoe Water Suppliers Association, IVGID Waste Not

Meet at IVGID Recreation Center (980 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV) For more information:  IVGID Waste Not Program – call (775) 832-1284.

Kings Beach, California – 9am to noon
sponsored by the League to Save Lake Tahoe
Kings Beach Recreation Area
For more information or to sign-up, contact the League to Save Lake Tahoe at (530) 541-5388 or events@keeptahoeblue.org.

South Lake Tahoe:

Six regional organizations have joined together to put on the Cleanup Day in South Lake Tahoe. You can either choose to help at one of the 13 clean up sites, or you can drop by El Dorado Beach in South Lake Tahoe to be assigned a location at 9am on Saturday morning. Click here to see a list of locations and to register now.

Please bring your own bag (or bucket), gloves and water. All volunteers are invited to a Cleanup celebration afterward with food and drinks, live music and raffle prizes.

For more details, call Ellen Nunes at Clean Tahoe at (530) 544.4210.

From Baltimore to Bangladesh, Coastal Cleanup is the world’s most astounding grassroots cleanup effort. Every year in September, more than half-a-million people in 100 countries remove millions of pounds of trash from beaches and waterways all over the world—and collect data on what they find— the world’s largest volunteer effort of its kind.

In 2009, over 80,000 volunteers came out to their beaches, lakes, rivers, creeks, and streams to show their support and help clean up trash on their shorelines. These dedicated volunteers picked up over 1.3 million pounds of debris — from small cigarette butts and plastic pieces to refrigerators, pianos, and automobiles. The results are impressive, and are accomplished only through the dedication of thousands of volunteers and the hundreds of non-profit organizations and local government agencies that help organize individual cleanups in community after community around California.

Please come out for a few hours to help preserve the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe, and know your efforts add to this global event of action and awareness on combating marine debris.

Sailing photo by Mark Edwards, Tikiglow Media Services