After thousands of votes from across the Basin, one project rose to the top. Congratulations to the Wildfire Alert Camera!

From the very first round of the Sweet Sixteen, this project stood out as a clear favorite, and there’s a good reason. Over 100 Tahoe area fires have been stopped before reaching one acre thanks to the ALERTWildfire camera network, run by the University of Nevada, Reno’s Nevada Seismological Laboratory. This camera, funded in partnership with Tahoe Prosperity Center, is helping to close a major gap in the detection network. 

This winner is a powerful reflection of the community’s shared priority of reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire and the critical role early detection plays in protecting Lake Tahoe.

While this project is taking home the additional $10K, thanks to our generous donors, all 16 featured projects received a combined $700k in funding this past year.

Thank you to everyone who voted, shared, and supported our Tahoe Project Madness. We saw record participation this year, inspiring us to do even more to improve the Lake Tahoe environment for all to enjoy.

Learn more about our winner here. 

	Wildfire Alert Camera Early detection stops small fires before they become catastrophic. More than 100 Tahoe fires have been contained under one acre thanks to the ALERTWildfire camera network! Help cover blind spots in the network with another camera.

You showed up and we listened! The incredible outpouring of support for the work going on in the Basin has been huge. We kicked things off with the Sweet Sixteen, featuring standout projects from some of the most dedicated organizations working to make a difference for the Lake we all love. Every matchup was a nail-biter, and it’s all led to this: The Wildfire Showdown! 

Will Caldor Fire Reforestation with the Sugar Pine Foundation take the crown? Or will the Wildfire Alert Camera from the Tahoe Prosperity Center come out on top?

The number one priority of the Tahoe Fund is to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire. It is no surprise that two wildfire projects are the finalists, but the choice is yours.

Championship voting is open for just 24 hours and will close at 4 PM PDT on April 7. Help decide which project takes home an extra $10,000!

	Caldor Fire Reforestation Help The Sugar Pine Foundation reforest 100 acres within the Caldor Fire burn scar by planting 10,000 native pine trees along heavily used mountain biking and hiking corridors near South Lake Tahoe.
	Wildfire Alert Camera Early detection stops small fires before they become catastrophic. More than 100 Tahoe fires have been contained under one acre thanks to the ALERTWildfire camera network! Help cover blind spots in the network with another camera.

We’re down to the FINAL FOUR of Tahoe Project Madness! Thanks to your votes, we’ve narrowed the field to four outstanding projects and we’re officially in the home stretch.

Will you support TAMBA’s trail crews as they clear and improve your favorite trails, or help the Sugar Pine Foundation plant native pine trees in the Caldor Fire burn area? Will you bring another watchful eye to detect wildfires early with Tahoe Prosperity Center’s wildfire alert camera, or help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species like the Golden Mussel with TRPA’s aquatic invasive species prevention stations?

The competition is tighter than ever, and every vote truly counts. The winners of this round will advance to the Championship Round, where the final two projects will go head-to-head for the extra $10,000.

Learn more about each project and cast your vote below!

	Caldor Fire Reforestation Help The Sugar Pine Foundation reforest 100 acres within the Caldor Fire burn scar by planting 10,000 native pine trees along heavily used mountain biking and hiking corridors near South Lake Tahoe.
	Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention To help keep aquatic invasive species at bay, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is installing three new “Clean, Drain, and Dry” roadside units to make it easier for people to clean their paddle boards, kayaks, floaties and more. Help prevent the spread of invasive species like the Golden Mussel by supporting more units.
	TAMBA Trail Crew Give the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association’s trail crew the boost they need to get your favorite trails ready to ride this season. This crew will be clearing downed trees, improving drainage, restoring trail tread, and enhancing sight lines to ensure safe, accessible trails throughout the Tahoe Basin.
	Wildfire Alert Camera Early detection stops small fires before they become catastrophic. More than 100 Tahoe fires have been contained under one acre thanks to the ALERTWildfire camera network! Help cover blind spots in the network with another camera.