Every donation will be matched up to $75,000!

This summer, the Tahoe Fund is teaming up with the California Tahoe Conservancy to support major accessibility improvements at Waterman’s Landing beach in Carnelian Bay. Thanks to the generosity of a Tahoe Fund donor, every donation to the campaign will be matched up to $75,000 to help make this popular recreation site a more accessible place for all people to enjoy Lake Tahoe. 

“Everyone deserves the chance to experience the magic of Lake Tahoe, and now you can help make this a reality for so many, especially those with mobility challenges,” said Amy Berry, CEO of the Tahoe Fund. “This amazing matching opportunity means that your donation will go twice as far to transform this beloved beach into an accessible hub for summer activities.” 

Patton Landing Beach, often referred to as Waterman’s Landing, is one of the most visited beaches on Tahoe’s North Shore. It’s a popular spot for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and is home to adaptive paddling programs run by the Tahoe Waterman Foundation. As part of this project, the California Tahoe Conservancy will be installing a new boardwalk and picnic area, and making upgrades to the facilities. 

“Not enough opportunities exist at Lake Tahoe for people with disabilities to access the water and experience paddling on the Lake,” said Jason Vasques, executive director of the Conservancy. “With the Tahoe Waterman Foundation running adaptive paddling programs from this beach, we know that the improvements we make are going to directly benefit this community and make it easier and safer for everyone to enjoy time out on Lake Tahoe.” 

In addition to doubling every donation, the Tahoe Fund is also offering a limited number of engraved bears for a $25,000 donation, and every gift of $1,000 or more will be recognized on site.

Rendering of proposed bear plaques at Waterman’s Landing

Donate today at tahoefund.org/watermanslanding.

Tom Baxter, Chris McNamara, and Tom Seeliger bring extensive professional experience and deep passion for Lake Tahoe to the board

The Tahoe Fund welcomes Tom Baxter, Chris McNamara, and Tom Seeliger to its Board of Directors. Each of the three bring valuable professional experience plus deep connections to the Tahoe region that will help advance the efforts of the organization to improve the Lake Tahoe environment for all to enjoy.

“I’m pleased to welcome Tom, Chris, and Tom to the Tahoe Fund Board of Directors and excited about the invaluable experience and leadership each brings to our efforts,” said John Jones, Tahoe Fund board chair. “All three have strong histories of supporting the Lake Tahoe environment that will be beneficial as we continue to pursue opportunities aligned with our mission.”

An attorney who specialized in finance and was a partner at O’Melveny & Myers in Los Angeles and New York for 30+ years, Tom Baxter formed several nonprofit organizations for clients and friends. A resident of Glenbrook, Nevada, Baxter’s appreciation for the Sierra and the Tahoe region was fostered through summer visits to his grandparents’ cabin on Upper Echo Lake, built by his grandfather in the 1920s. A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, he has hiked the entirety of the John Muir Trail, climbed the California 14ers, worked summers in Alaska, and taken mountaineering trips to Mexico, Peru and Europe.

“A dedicated trail advocate and outdoor entrepreneur based in Zephyr Cove, Nevada, Chris McNamara has taken a hands-on approach to transformational local infrastructure. His leadership helped bring the Ski Run Boulevard revitalization and Ski Run Park to life in South Lake Tahoe, and he and his wife helped establish the Tahoe Fund’s Trail Endowment to create a sustainable funding model for the long-term care of the region’s extensive trail network. McNamara is the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of GearLab, the founder of SuperTopo guidebooks, and the President of Orogenesis Collective, which supports a 5,000-mile trail from Cabo to Canada. An accomplished climber, he is a former world-record-holding big wall climber with over 80 ascents of El Capitan, a pioneering wingsuit BASE jumper with a dozen first descents in the U.S. and Baffin Island, and the founder of the American Safe Climbing Association.

Tom Seeliger is a sixth-generation Northern Nevadan who grew up in a multi-generational family business rooted in the Basin and was raised with a deep appreciation for Lake Tahoe’s community lifestyle and natural beauty. Over the course of his career, Seeliger has worked as a geologist, environmental engineer, and in finance for over 25 years. He served as a director of Edgewood Companies for 12 years, as well as an advisory board member and shareholder. His outdoor pursuits include backcountry skiing, mountain biking, flying and traveling—interests he shares with his sons whenever possible.

250 donors can help unlock a $25,000 matching gift from Barton Health for the Upper Truckee Marsh

The Tahoe Fund and Barton Health have launched an exciting new fundraising campaign to help restore the Upper Truckee Marsh South in South Lake Tahoe—the former site of the Motel 6 property. If 250 community members donate $50 or more to the Match for the Marsh campaign by June 30, Barton Health will unlock an incredible $25,000 matching gift. Every donation will help bring this marsh back to life.

“For years, our partners at Barton Health have worked with us to support projects that improve our local environment,” said Amy Berry, Tahoe Fund CEO. “The public agencies have told us how critical local support is to securing the public funds we need. We hope everyone will jump at the chance to help unlock this generous gift from Barton, because it will have a major impact on one of the most important lake clarity projects in Tahoe.” 

This new opportunity builds on the Tahoe Fund’s recent “Million for the Marsh” campaign, which brought in the first million dollars of private funding to help secure the public funds the California Tahoe Conservancy will need to restore the marsh. After meeting that million dollar goal in under three months, this new campaign provides another chance for the local community to demonstrate how much this project matters to Tahoe. In addition to having a major impact on lake clarity, these restoration efforts will also improve the natural habitat and enhance public access and recreation opportunities.

“At Barton Health, we know a healthy community is directly tied to a healthy environment, and that’s why we care deeply about being good stewards of Lake Tahoe,” said Dr. Clint Purvance, president and CEO of Barton Health. “Restoring this marsh will not only have important benefits to lake clarity, it will also be a space where our local community members can get outside and enjoy Vitamin Nature.” 

Learn more about the benefits of restoring the Upper Truckee Marsh and contribute to the Match for the Marsh campaign today at tahoefund.org/bartonmatch.

Shuttle service to begin mid-June and run daily through Labor Day

With summer right around the corner, Tahoe Transportation District (TTD), in partnership with public transit provider Via, is bringing back the Emerald Bay Shuttle for an expanded second season. Building on a successful 2025 pilot, this service will once again give visitors and residents a safe, affordable way to reach one of Lake Tahoe’s most popular destinations while reducing traffic congestion and protecting the basin’s natural environment.

“The Emerald Bay Shuttle is a key step toward improving access while protecting one of Tahoe’s most visited destinations,” Jim Marino, Executive Director of the Tahoe Transportation District. “By providing an easy alternative to driving, we’re helping ease traffic, enhance safety, and preserve the natural experience for everyone.”

The shuttle will run daily from mid-June (start date TBD) through September 7 along two routes. Riders coming from the North or West Shores can pick up the shuttle at Sugar Pine Point Campground. Riders on the South Shore can pick up the shuttle at the South Tahoe Y Transit Center or get on at Camp Richardson. Both routes stop at the Eagle Falls Trailhead in Emerald Bay. Weekend service begins at 8 a.m., with weekday trips starting at 9 a.m. All routes run until 5 p.m.

Rides are $5 one way or $10 roundtrip. Reduced fares of $2.50 one way and $5 roundtrip are available for children under 12, adults ages 65 and older, veterans, riders with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders.

Parking enforcement will be in place during the duration of the shuttle season. TTD will install nearly 400 feet of temporary barriers to restrict access to illegal and unsafe roadside parking, and California Highway Patrol (CHP) is strictly enforcing parking restrictions throughout the Emerald Bay corridor. During last year’s shuttle season, CHP wrote 248 citations, issued 13 moving violations, and had 10 vehicles towed for illegal parking. 

Both of the Emerald Bay Shuttle’s routes connect with public transit service, making more of Tahoe accessible through lake-friendly, car-free travel. Riders can reach the shuttle from the Stateline casino corridor and much of Tahoe’s South Shore by connecting with Tahoe Transportation District Bus Route 50 at the South Tahoe Y Transit Center. On the West Shore, Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit’s (TART) Mainline Bus Route, as well as on-demand microtransit from TART Connect, link with the shuttle at Sugar Pine Point Campground. Biking — or using a shared e-scooter on the South Shore — is a great way to get to a shuttle stop or connecting bus stop.

Riders will be able to reserve their seats at: www.emeraldbayshuttle.com

Walk-up seats may be available depending on excess capacity.

Th Emerald Bay Shuttle is supported by a project team consisting of transportation planning and implementation experts, local government officials, agencies and organizations including: Keep Tahoe Blue, Tahoe Fund, El Dorado County, Caltrans, California Highway Patrol, California State Parks, Placer County, Tahoe Transportation District, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, City of South Lake Tahoe, Sierra State Parks Foundation, South Shore Transportation Management Association, and Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority.

Key Service Details

Emerald Bay Shuttle

• Season: anticipated to start mid-June – September 7, 2026
• Weekday hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Monday – Thursday)
• Weekend and holiday hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Friday – Sunday)
• Fare: $5 one way / $10 roundtrip
• Reduced fare: $2.50 one way / $5 roundtrip for children under 12, adults ages 65+, veterans, riders with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders
• Routes: West Shore Route (from Sugar Pine Point); South Shore Route (from Y Transit Center, with a stop at Camp Richardson)
• Transit connections: TTD Bus Route 50 at the South Y Transit Center. TART Mainline Bus Route and TART Connect Microtransit service at Sugar Pine Point State Park
• Other connections: Bike or ride a shared e-scooter to the South Y Transit Center or Camp Richardson on the South Shore. Bike or walk to the Tahoe City Transit Center or Homewood to catch the TART Mainline.
• Parking: On the South Shore, keep your car parked where you are staying or park at a paid lot along Lake Tahoe Boulevard, at Lake Tahoe Community College, or Camp Richardson. On the north or west shore, park at the Tahoe City Transit Center, Homewood, or Sugar Pine State Park Campground.
• How to book: Reservations will be available at: www.emeraldbayshuttle.com