Spring has arrived in Tahoe, and plenty of opportunities to protect the Lake came with it! Read on to learn what April has in store.
In Tahoe, every day is Earth Day. But the next several weeks are your chance to embrace the change in seasons and rededicate yourself to protecting this special place. Attend a festival, learn small habits that will boost your sustainability, and attend our 10th annual Earth Day Cleanup! |
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Keep Tahoe Blue on the TEDx Stage |
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Late last year, our CEO Darcie Goodman Collins took the TEDxSouthLakeTahoe stage to discuss the new era of impactful conservation. Now you can watch her talk!
Click the button below and see Darcie bring to life the League’s commitment to harnessing science, cutting-edge technology, and nature-inspired solutions to tackle Tahoe’s unique environmental challenges–from microplastics to invasive species. She emphasizes that we need to embrace change and be bold. At the League, we've always done what's needed to protect the Lake, alongside our donors, volunteers, and partners. The League's innovative approach to protecting the water, trees, and environment we all love is made possible because of your generosity. Thank you for helping Keep Tahoe Blue.
"In the current crazy political environment, we need NGO environmental groups now more than ever! Keep up the amazing work!" - Mike Z, recurring donor |
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Sierra Sustainability Tips |
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To get you started on your Earth Month sustainability journey, here are a few pointers to help you make a difference.
Become a Citizen Scientist and Protect While You Play
April is both Earth Month and Global Citizen Science Month! So, while you enjoy Tahoe’s outdoor wonderland, report what you see—both the good and the bad— using the Citizen Science Tahoe website. You can help researchers by taking a few minutes to submit your sightings from around the Lake, whether it’s an algal bloom, cloudy water, invasive species or litter on the beach. Every report makes a difference. Get started today by watching this quick how-to video, then head to citizensciencetahoe.org.
Refuse, Reduce, Reuse
Sadly, much of what we "recycle" doesn't actually find a second life. To stop pollution, Refuse, Reduce and Reuse instead. Say no to single-use items, especially plastics, and choose reusable items like bottles, utensils and shopping bags in their place. While you do your part, the League is pushing to prevent pollution at the source by using citizen science data to push for bans on commonly littered items.
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South Lake Brewing Earth Day Fest April 12 | noon - 5 pm South Lake Tahoe Join us for a free community celebration with some of the best organizations and businesses in South Lake Tahoe for a fun-filled event featuring music, food, learning, and positive vibes. |
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South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Festival
April 19 | 11 am - 4 p.m. Lake Tahoe Community College
Stop by this free community celebration featuring local organizations, food, and entertainment. Learn about the various environmental issues affecting South Lake Tahoe and how you can help Keep Tahoe Blue! |
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10th Annual Earth Day Cleanup April 22 | 8 am - noon
South Tahoe near Stateline
Warming spring weather causes a season's worth of litter to bloom from beneath the melting snow. Join the League's 9th annual cleanup event to protect the environment and beautify our community. |
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Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival April 26 | 11 am - 5 pm
Village at Palisades Tahoe
This event is a community tradition to learn about sustainable products and services offered by local organizations and businesses, meet with local nonprofits that share Earth Day values (like the League!), and showcase local musicians, artists, and entertainers. Join us! |
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Wašiw Earth Day May 3 | 9 am - 2 pm Woodfords Community Gym
Join members of the Waší∙šiw (Washoe) community—the original stewards of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding lands since time immemorial—to honor, celebrate, and protect our local lands and waters. |
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25th Annual Snapshot Day May 10 | 9 pm - 1 pm Lake Tahoe Community College
Join our annual water quality monitoring event held each May. Groups of volunteers fan out across the Truckee River Watershed to take samples from creeks, streams, and lakes—including Lake Tahoe—to capture a snapshot of Tahoe’s water quality at a moment in time. |
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