League to Save Lake Tahoe on LinkedIn: #keeptahoeblue #bebot #innovationinaction #environmentalprotection… (2024)

🌊 Dive into the latest insights from the recent Litter Summit at Lake Tahoe! 🌲 Our community came together with one mission: to eliminate litter and preserve the pristine beauty of this natural wonder. Discover the innovative strategies, collaborative efforts, and tangible results that are charting a course for change in our beloved Tahoe Basin. 💙Ready to join the movement and make a difference? Read the full article now! 👇#KeepTahoeBlue #LitterSummit #EnvironmentalProtection #CommunityEngagement #CleanUpLakeTahoe

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“Lake Tahoe is too important, too special to have 8 miles of trash at the bottom of it.”- Jesse Patterson, League to Save Lake TahoeDefunct, lead-wrapped telecommunications cables are sitting on the bottom of Lake Tahoe. For years, our team at the League has been working through a convoluted web of agencies, companies, scientists, and lawyers—mainly behind the scenes—to get them out as quickly as possible. And we’re not alone.While there are roadblocks to clear, the League is committed to getting the cables out to Keep Tahoe Blue, whatever it takes.Read the story 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_iSn5QB

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🌿Exciting News from the California Landscape Stewardship Network Retreat!🌿Recently, the League’s CEO, Darcie Goodman Collins, participated in a crucial retreat with the California Landscape Stewardship Network, collaborating with top environmental leaders to push for expansive ecosystem restoration across the state.The retreat focused on streamlining regulatoryprocesses, called “cutting green tape,” by making regulation and approval processes more efficient and speedy. When great minds come together in the same place, magic happens by enhancing communication among key agencies. This pioneering approach fosters essential interagency cooperation and aligns with Gov. Newsom’s directive to expedite environmental restoration.Moments like these underscore the importance of leadership in environmental stewardship. We are proud of our ongoing commitment to fostering partnerships that lead to tangible solutions for California’s diverse landscapes. Ideas and lessons learned at the California Landscape Stewardship Network Retreat help build relationships between agencies and people to preserve and restore California’s natural beauty. Learn more about how we're advancing the pace and scale of ecosystem restoration. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gA9EnfEp.

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Cutting edge science AND community engagement is a winning combo

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Today, Earth Day 2024, the League to Save Lake Tahoe stands proudly behind the groundbreaking single-use plastic water bottle ban in South Lake Tahoe and Truckee—a significant step in our ongoing mission to protect and preserve our beloved Lake. This transformative policy wasn't an overnight accomplishment; it is the fruit of a decade's worth of litter data collection, community engagement, and science-led initiatives.The League's approach has always been data-driven. From 2014 to 2023, through countless cleanup events, our volunteers have gathered substantial evidence of the plastic problem in the Basin, collecting over 20,100 plastic bottles, 31,300 plastic caps, and 163,800 pieces of unidentifiable plastic debris. Armed with this compelling data, we have raised awareness and crafted a narrative that spurred action and policy change.The League prepared for this transition by focusing on education and readiness. Our incredible Community Engagement team hit the streets, ensuring residents, visitors, and commercial vendors were prepared for the switch. Their hard work encouraged the adoption of sustainable alternatives and amplified the League's message that small changes in our daily habits can have a profound impact on our environment.Let's raise a glass (of clear and delicious Tahoe tap water) and join us in celebrating this pivotal movement. Support the cause, spread the word, and embrace the alternatives.#EarthDay2024 #PlasticFreeTahoe #DataDrivenChange #EnvironmentalEducation #KeepTahoeBlue #TahoevsPlastics

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At the League to Save Lake Tahoe, our "Science to Solutions" approach exemplifies how scientific insight and community engagement converge. This Earth Month, our journey in science-driven environmental advocacy is marked by the integration of high-tech solutions and grassroots participation. From deploying innovative technologies like the BEBOT—a solar-powered, beach-cleaning robot that efficiently removes tiny bits of trash from our beaches—to empowering the community through our citizen science programs, every step is calculated and impactful."Science to Solutions" isn't just about employing advanced technology; it's about creating a broad, inclusive platform for change. Our efforts have catalyzed significant policy shifts, such as local bans on single-use plastics and polystyrene, stemming from our rigorous data collection and analysis. This approach has allowed us to tackle not only the symptoms but the sources of environmental degradation.As we move forward, the League remains committed to this dual approach of cutting-edge science and community involvement. We will continue refining our methods and expanding our reach, proving that the possibilities are endless when we unite science with community action. Let's keep pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve for our beloved lake and beyond.

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Today, the League to Save Lake Tahoe marks its 67th anniversary! We celebrate a legacy of significant environmental milestones that have shaped the preservation of Lake Tahoe since our founding in 1957. With our supporters' energy and generosity fueling our work, the League has been instrumental in pivotal environmental achievements over the decades: In the 1950s and 60s, we successfully campaigned against a proposed bridge over Emerald Bay. We prevented plans for excessive regional development that would have overpopulated the area, preserving the Lake's natural state and beauty. Throughout the 1970s and 80s, our efforts helped establish urban growth boundaries, contributing to long-term environmental planning and protection. We also played a key role in stopping sewage runoff from being dumped into the Lake, which was a significant victory for water quality. The 1990s brought further triumphs, including the influential 1997 Tahoe Presidential Summit, which brought federal attention and funding for Tahoe's environmental restoration. During this time, we also successfully advocated for banning polluting two-stroke marine engines.In the 2000s & beyond, our focus has expanded to include innovative technological solutions and citizen science initiatives. We've pioneered programs like Eyes on the Lake and introduced cutting-edge technologies like beach-cleaning robots, which help manage and mitigate pollution and invasive species. These initiatives support our ongoing mission to maintain Lake Tahoe's ecological health through hands-on community involvement and science-based solutions.Our journey from 1957 to today proves our commitment to conservation, powered by community support and scientific research. As we look ahead, the League remains dedicated to advancing our mission to protect the Lake and ensure that Tahoe doesn't get loved to death.On the League's 67th anniversary, we honor the League's past achievements, the pioneers who came before us that kept Tahoe blue, along with the donors, volunteers and partners who helped make it all possible. Their hard work has allowed us to enjoy Lake Tahoe's beauty, just as they did generations ago. Today, the Keep Tahoe Blue spirit lives on in us stronger than ever, so in another 67 years, that generation will experience Lake Tahoe as we do today. #KeepTahoeBlue #ClimateAction #SustainableTahoe #LakeTahoeLove

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Tune into an electrifying discussion! 🎙️ Hailey Hawkins and Marilee Movius from our team recently lit up the airwaves on Lotus Radio's Community Connection. They dived deep into our exciting Earth Month plans and unveiled our latest projects. Don't miss out on their insights—click the link to listen now! 🌍🎧Listen Here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gK6XsGhF

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💧🥤🥊Tahoe Vs. Plastics: Will you be on the winning side? 🥤🥊 💧#EarthMonth is here, and it's time to step up for #LakeTahoe. Your help is needed to overcome one of the most pressing threats facing our beloved Lake. It's the battle of Tahoe vs. Plastics. 🌎From 2014 through 2023, the League has collected litter data from community cleanup events, and it's become clear that plastic litter is far too common in the Basin. Volunteers like you helped clean up:🔹20,100 plastic bottles🔹31,300 plastic caps🔹163,800 unidentifiable plastic pieces.Because of your support, the League helped ban single-use plastic water bottles in South Lake Tahoe, and Truckee recently made the same move. But, the battle is far from over. We need your help at our #EarthMonth events to #KeepTahoeBlue.Check out the lineup of events:🔹 April 10, 2024 | 4 pm - 6:30 pm | North Shore Volunteer Kick-Off Open House @ Alibi Ale Works - Incline Public House🔹 April 16, 2024 | 5 pm - 8 pm | South Shore Volunteer Kickoff Open House - Valhalla Tahoe🔹 April 17, 2024 | 5 pm - 8 pm | Sierra Day - Sacramento🔹 April 20, 2024 | 11 am - 5 pm | Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival | The Village at Palisades Tahoe🔹 April 22, 2024 | 8 am - noon | Earth Day Cleanup | Stateline🔹 April 27, 2024 | 10 am - 3 pm | South Tahoe Earth Day Festival | Lake Tahoe Community College🔹 May 4, 2024 | 10 am - 2 pm | Washoe Earth Day | Carson Colony GymTo register, go to 👉 keeptahoeblue.org/events

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