We're wrapping up the year with significant progress and renewed determination.
From removing decades-old underwater cables, to advocating for the federal support this national treasure deserves, we're proud to work alongside our community for Lake Tahoe's protection. Read on to catch up with the key updates from the League’s latest achievements, advocacy, and opportunities to make a difference. Our work is funded by donors just like you: individuals who believe that Tahoe should be lead, traffic, and trash free for
all to enjoy. Please consider supporting our Lake-saving mission with a tax-deductible gift this holiday season. |
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Cable Removal: The Project's Successful Conclusion |
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Eight miles of lead-sheathed cables have finally been removed from below Lake Tahoe's pristine waters. The cable removal took careful planning – from securing numerous permits and conducting biological surveys, to coordinating logistics with agencies, contractors, and partners. The focused efforts helped the expected month-long process to finish in almost half the time.
The League is proud to have played an instrumental role in this collaborative success by acting as environmental watchdog, project facilitator, and partner to AT&T in the removal process. We are very grateful to AT&T, local organizations, and the community who came together to protect the Lake. We continue to remain vigilant as the Lake's watchdog. |
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Village at Palisades Tahoe Project Update: The Fight Continues |
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Photo Credit: Pete Forsyth, Wiki Strategies, CC by 4.10 |
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Earlier this week, the League joined Sierra Watch in filing a lawsuit challenging the recent approval of the Village at Palisades Tahoe Project by the Placer County Board of Supervisors. The League worked collaboratively with Alterra and Placer County for a decade to find a solution that would modernize Olympic Valley without negatively impacting Tahoe. But Alterra wasn’t willing to acknowledge or mitigate its impacts to the Lake. Here's why we're taking a stand:
- Harm to Tahoe’s air and water: Thousands of new car trips would increase tailpipe emissions, road erosion, and runoff that pollute Tahoe’s air and water.
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Environmental impacts ignored: Despite over a decade of our advocacy, thousands of letters and comments from the concerned public, rejection by local community groups, and a 2021 legal ruling against the plan,, the project still fails to acknowledge, prevent, or offset its significant environmental impacts to Tahoe.
The League is taking legal action as a last resort to protect Lake Tahoe. We have proposed project alternatives to Alterra, yet our suggestions were dismissed. We are not against development. The League can support modernization in Olympic Valley that respects and preserves the Lake. We remain open to working with Alterra and Placer County to find a productive, beneficial solution.
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Winter Transportation: Go Blue this Season! |
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Photo Credit: Ryan Salm & Visit North Tahoe Nevada |
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With the winter season upon us, it's time to consider how we can enjoy Tahoe while reducing our footprint. Alternative transportation options like microtransit shuttles, public buses, and carpooling are easy and effective ways to get around while minimizing the pollution that threatens our beautiful Lake.
Learn more about the sustainable winter transportation solutions available in Tahoe, and join us in helping Keep Tahoe Blue and the air clean during our favorite snowy season. |
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Prop 4 Passes: A Victory for Lake Tahoe |
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Photo Credit: Yes On Prop 4 |
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California's voters have spoken, and Prop 4 has passed – bringing significant funding to improve forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and help Keep Tahoe Blue!
The League is proud to have thrown our support behind this ballot measure that allocates critical resources to the Lake Tahoe Basin to tackle wildland fuel management, safeguard wildlife habitat, and restore sensitive ecosystems. Thank you to everyone who supported this important measure – it's a big step forward for Tahoe's future.
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Help Protect Tahoe's Future |
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Photo Credit: Chris Allan |
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As 2024 draws to a close, we're grateful for everything we've achieved together this year. From removing underwater cables to advocating for the federal support Tahoe deserves, your generosity made it all possible.
We've achieved significant milestones in 2024, but Tahoe's threats aren't ending with the calendar year. Every dollar raised in December goes directly to the effort to Keep Tahoe Blue. With your support, we can ensure Tahoe is protected for generations to come. Please donate today to help us prepare for the work to come in 2025. We need to raise $750,000 by December 31 to be ready for anything that comes. Can we count on you to be part of the solution? |
Interested in making a gift of stock, through a donor advised fund, or in honor/memory of a loved one? |
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The New Keep Tahoe Blue Store is Open! |
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Our store is open for online and in-person shopping! Head to our website or visit our brick-and-mortar store at 2877 Lake Tahoe Blvd (use the Lake Tahoe Blvd entrance) in South Lake Tahoe, Wednesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 6 PM!
Discover unique gifts that are perfect for the holiday season while supporting our mission to Keep Tahoe Blue. Shop now and make a difference! |
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