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Our fight to Keep Tahoe Blue is not over.

We work every day to Keep Tahoe Blue – so we can all keep loving it.

News

The latest and next up

November 14, 2024

Opinion: Palisades Development Impacts Don’t Care about Lines on a Map

The League's CEO and Board Chair share why the current Village at Palisades Tahoe plan would do the opposite of Keep Tahoe Blue.

November 17, 2024

Governor Lombardo renews Nevada’s commitment to shared stewardship with a five-year extension of the multi-agency agreement

State/Federal partnership works to restore critical landscapes while protecting Nevada’s communities, economy, and environment against the threat of wildfire.

November 15, 2024

Aquatic Invasive Species Program Confronts New Threats

The agencies leading the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program are tallying up the 2024 watercraft inspection season and taking stock of the growing threat of AIS in the Tahoe Region. Learn more about the 2024 totals and vessels intercepted with AIS.

October 27, 2024

Lahontan cutthroat trout were once wiped from Tahoe. Scientists have them spawning again

Researchers are studying Lahontan cutthroat trout spawning patterns in Lake Tahoe to learn about other species.

October 12, 2024

Who We Are

Environmental experts and Tahoe-lovers, just like you

We are the donor-funded organization of environmental experts and Tahoe-lovers who have been keeping Tahoe blue since 1957.

What We Do

Tackle Invasive Species

01 / 01

We tackle invasive species to protect and restore the delicate ecology of Lake Tahoe.

Preventing new infestations with an engaged, informed community
Crowdsourcing solutions through citizen science
Deploying innovative technologies to put the threat in check

Learn More

105+

Acres of aquatic invasive weeds in Tahoe's largest infestation
8

Lakes in Tahoe-Truckee surveyed for aquatic invaders in 2021
600

Volunteers trained and certified through our Eyes on the Lake program
0

Introductions of new invasives since boat inspections began
1,470

Surveys submitted by Eyes on the Lake volunteers

What We Do

Combat Pollution

01 / 01

We combat pollution to Keep Tahoe Blue, healthy and pristine.

Improving transportation to prevent erosion and emissions
Shaping environmental policy and recruiting public funding
Fostering stewardship to create a litter-free Tahoe

Learn More

124

Tahoe Blue Crews fighting litter around Tahoe-Truckee
43k+

Pounds of litter removed through League events and programs
172k+

Cigarette butts picked up since 2014
529k+

Miles traveled on Lake-friendly Lime scooters since 2018
125

Cigarette butt disposal canisters installed around Tahoe

What We Do

Advance Restoration

01 / 01

We advance restoration to ensure Tahoe is resilient in the face of the climate crisis.

Healing forests, streams and meadows through hands-on work.
Removing red tape to accelerate important initiatives.
Collaborating with partners to get restoration done.

Learn More

24

Years of hosting Tahoe’s largest volunteer restoration event
59k

Acres on Tahoe’s west shore slated for restoration
$36m

Secured for wildfire and climate change readiness in 2021
10

Stream sites being monitored for Caldor Fire impacts
10k

Acres in the Basin burned in the Caldor Fire, needing restoration

What We Do

Tackle Invasive Species
We tackle invasive species to protect and restore the delicate ecology of Lake Tahoe.
- Preventing new infestations with an engaged, informed community
- Crowdsourcing solutions through citizen science
- Deploying innovative technologies to put the threat in check
Learn More
- 105+
  
  Acres of aquatic invasive weeds in Tahoe's largest infestation
- 8
  
  Lakes in Tahoe-Truckee surveyed for aquatic invaders in 2021
- 600
  
  Volunteers trained and certified through our Eyes on the Lake program
- 0
  
  Introductions of new invasives since boat inspections began
- 1,470
  
  Surveys submitted by Eyes on the Lake volunteers
Combat Pollution
We combat pollution to Keep Tahoe Blue, healthy and pristine.
- Improving transportation to prevent erosion and emissions
- Shaping environmental policy and recruiting public funding
- Fostering stewardship to create a litter-free Tahoe
Learn More
- 124
  
  Tahoe Blue Crews fighting litter around Tahoe-Truckee
- 43k+
  
  Pounds of litter removed through League events and programs
- 172k+
  
  Cigarette butts picked up since 2014
- 529k+
  
  Miles traveled on Lake-friendly Lime scooters since 2018
- 125
  
  Cigarette butt disposal canisters installed around Tahoe
Advance Restoration
We advance restoration to ensure Tahoe is resilient in the face of the climate crisis.
- Healing forests, streams and meadows through hands-on work.
- Removing red tape to accelerate important initiatives.
- Collaborating with partners to get restoration done.
Learn More
- 24
  
  Years of hosting Tahoe’s largest volunteer restoration event
- 59k
  
  Acres on Tahoe’s west shore slated for restoration
- $36m
  
  Secured for wildfire and climate change readiness in 2021
- 10
  
  Stream sites being monitored for Caldor Fire impacts
- 10k
  
  Acres in the Basin burned in the Caldor Fire, needing restoration

How You Can Help

Tahoe can’t protect itself

All of us must do our part to Keep Tahoe Blue. Whether you have five minutes or five hours, you can make a difference.

Learn more

01

Donate

Our Lake-saving work depends on the generosity of people like you. Support our efforts today.

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02

Join the Tahoe Blue Crew

Adopt your Tahoe happy place and keep it free of pollution.

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03

Put your Eyes on the Lake

Protect Tahoe from aquatic invasive species through our citizen science program.

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04

Become a Pipe Keeper

Monitor water quality and critical infrastructure to protect Tahoe’s health and clarity

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