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NORTHSTAR WOOD ENERGY FACILITY GETS $250,000 BOOST FROM TAHOE FUND & NORTHSTAR, HEAVENLY & KIRKWOOD THROUGH VAIL RESORTS EPICPROMISE

April 2, 2024 by Noah Shapiro

Facility rendering provided by NCSD

The Tahoe Fund and Vail Resorts today announced a contribution of $200,000 in support of the new Northstar Community Services District (NCSD) Wood Energy Facility. This grant is made possible by Vail Resorts’ guest donation program, which supports the Tahoe Fund. The Tahoe Fund is also contributing $50,000 from its Smartest Forest Fund to the facility, which will convert hazardous fuels from local forests into heat for the Village at Northstar.

Through Vail Resorts’ EpicPromise program and the Tahoe Fund’s $1 for Tahoe program, guests of Northstar, Kirkwood and Heavenly can add one dollar to their lift tickets, season passes, golf rounds, accommodations and more. Over the years, those dollars have made a significant impact on Tahoe’s environment.

“We are immensely grateful for the generosity of our guests  who give back every time they ski or ride at our resorts here in the Lake Tahoe region,” said Amy Ohran, Vice President and General Manager of Northstar California Resort. “We are truly honored to make a contribution of this magnitude in service of a project that will help support forest health and protect our community from wildfire – and it’s made possible by our guests who have a love and passion for these beautiful mountains.”

The Tahoe Fund supports innovative projects that increase the pace and scale of forest restoration through its Smartest Forest Fund. NCSD’s new facility will advance those goals by creating a badly needed offtake solution for hazardous fuels. In doing so, it will help land managers meet treatment targets, reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, and improve forest health in the region.

This 6,000-square-foot facility will offer a local solution for excess woody material – such as underbrush, shrubs and dead trees – from overcrowded forests in the Tahoe-Truckee region. This material is normally piled and burned on the forest floor or trucked long distances to be processed outside of the region, producing greenhouse gasses that pollute the environment.

With the new facility, NCSD will be able to process this material locally, cutting emissions and costs associated with using natural gas. In fact, the process will produce heat for 14 buildings in the Northstar community, meeting about 99% of the average thermal demand for those facilities and replacing approximately $700,000 in natural gas costs annually.

“The Tahoe Fund believes that NCSD’s new system will change the game for our forests,” explained Tahoe Fund Board Member John Jones. “Using state-of-the-art technology, NCSD will be putting wood waste to good use right here at home, while also making our forests healthier. We are so grateful to Vail Resorts and their guests for their tremendous support.”

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Forest Health, Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Beach Madness

March 21, 2024 by Noah Shapiro

During summers in Lake Tahoe, our job is beach. Tahoe is surrounded by beautiful beaches. From the boulder fields of the East Shore to the sands of South Lake, each one is unique. Over the past few weeks we ran a March Madness style tournament to determine the most popular beach in Tahoe.

The winner of Tahoe Beach Madness was Sand Harbor! As a state park equipped with sandy beaches, boulders perfect for climbing on, and excellent facilities, it may come as no surprise that Sand Harbor took home the win.

Sand Harbor came out of the strong East Shore region and took down Secret Cove, Skunk Harbor, and Baldwin Beach on the way to the final. It then bested Hidden Beach with 57% of the vote to win the championship.

As we look forward to spending more time on all of our incredible beaches this summer, it’s important to remember to take care of Tahoe. Be sure to pick up all of your trash and encourage others to do the same.

Thanks to everyone who voted all month long! Keep an eye on our social media (@tahoefund) for more contests in the future and visit tahoepublicbeaches.org for all you need to know about Tahoe’s beaches.

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Tahoe Fund CEO honored at the 2023 National Association of State Parks Directors Conference in Lake Tahoe

September 25, 2023 by Noah Shapiro

Nevada State Parks is delighted to announce that its nominee, Amy Berry, has been chosen to be the recipient of the prestigious Rockefeller-Udall Award by leaders of America’s State Parks during the 2023 National Association of State Parks Directors Conference, hosted this year in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Named in honor of Laurance Rockefeller and Stewart Udall, this award celebrates an individual who has a legacy of unwavering dedication to enhancing America’s state parks in a meaningful capacity, be it on the national, regional, or local scale.

As CEO of the Tahoe Fund, Amy has raised more than $20 million from private donors to fund more than 130 environmental improvement projects, working with more than 50 partners. Under Amy’s leadership, the Tahoe Fund has provided vital support for various capital improvement projects, played a pivotal role in the restoration efforts of Lake Tahoe, and generated several strategic planning documents that will guide the Tahoe Basin for decades to come.

The Tahoe Fund’s essential role in the Lake Tahoe Basin stems from its commitment to fostering partnerships, actively engaging with the community, and cultivating innovative ideas centered on problem-solving. Amy’s ability to bring together businesses, non-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to secure funding, formulate plans, and tackle the challenges facing the Lake Tahoe Basin is what has led to the success of these efforts. Ranging from the East Shore Trail to the Spooner Lake and Backcountry Visitor Center & Amphitheater, among other vital projects, the generous funding provided by the Tahoe Fund will have a lasting positive impact on park visitors for years to come.

Nevada State Parks is grateful to the dedication and partnership of Amy Berry and the Tahoe Fund and congratulates her on receiving the much-deserved Rockefeller-Udall Award.

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Take Care Tahoe Makes It Easy To Participate In The Earth Week Challenge

April 13, 2023 by Noah Shapiro

With the sun shining and snow melting, the seasons are finally changing in Tahoe. The onset of spring also welcomes the return of annual Earth Week festivals and events that encourage communities to take care of Tahoe. 

On the North Shore, the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival will take place Saturday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Village at Palisades Tahoe. The South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College. Both of these family friendly events will include educational booths hosted by local environmental organizations, live music, and various food options.

Additionally, Take Care Tahoe will host the annual Tahoe Earth Week Challenge, featuring daily activities from Monday, April 17 through Saturday, April 22. Organized in collaboration with environmental and educational organizations around Tahoe and Truckee, activities are designed to be fun and informative for both kids and adults.

To participate in the Tahoe Earth Week Challenge, take photos or videos throughout the week aligned to the themes below and share the experiences with friends, family, teachers, or on social media using #EarthWeekTahoe. 

Mother Nature Monday: Join the dark sky movement by turning off all outside lights at night, and check-out the Tahoe Nature Activity Books created by the Tahoe Institute for Natural Sciences.

Climate Action Tuesday: To be more mindful of greenhouse gas emissions related to transportation, choose to go for a walk or ride your bike instead of driving for errands.

Clean Water Wednesday: To combat plastic pollution, which never breaks down in the environment and is a major source of litter in Tahoe, stick to reusable water bottles and Drink Tahoe Tap. 

Trash Free Thursday: Download and beta test the new Citizen Science Tahoe App – Get the free app, pick up trash wherever you find it, and report what you removed in the “That’s Not Natural” survey. Your observations help scientists and advocates find solutions to Tahoe’s environmental threats. The app is in a testing phase – you can help make sure it’s perfect! For any questions and concerns, please contact app@keeptahoeblue.org.  
Healthy Forest Friday: Prepare for wildfire season by getting informed and involved with Tahoe Living with Fire. Watch educational videos about forest health and prescribed burns.

Send it Sustainably Saturday: Celebrate Earth Day by spending time outdoors in a new place. Learn and practice Leave No Trace principles on your adventure.

For more details and to get involved in Take Care Tahoe’s Earth Week activities, visit https://takecaretahoe.org/earthweek2023 and tag @takecaretahoe and #EarthWeekTahoe on Instagram and Facebook.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earth Week, Take Care Tahoe

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