So far, 33 miles of the Tahoe Trail have been completed, with 38 more miles planned for future completion. The Tahoe Trail is a multi-use path that will one day go around the entire Lake. Planning is now underway for 8 more miles from Sand Harbor to Spooner Summit.
Tahoe Fund and Nevada State Parks Secure Funding to Reimagine Spooner Lake State Park
Renovation of 35+ year old facilities at the park will commence this year
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. (Feb. 3, 2020) – A successful collaboration between Nevada State Parks, Nevada State Lands and the Tahoe Fund will allow for the renovation and reimagination of the over 35-year old facilities at Spooner Lake State Park, with construction to begin as soon as May 2020. The fundraising campaign spearheaded by the Tahoe Fund to generate $300,000 in contributions from private donors for a new amphitheater has been met, leveraging $2.9 million in public funding for Nevada State Parks to complete the park renovations.
The fundraising goal was met by a lead gift of $100,000 from the E.L. Cord Foundation and major gifts from six other local foundations and philanthropists. The amphitheater will not only provide a place for high quality interpretive programming and community events, it will also act as the southern bookend to the planned Sand Harbor to Spooner Junction section of the new Tahoe East Shore Trail and a major portal for public access to 60+ miles of paths and trails in 13,000 acres of spectacular non-motorized primitive wilderness.
“We are so grateful to the E.L. Cord Foundation and all of our donors for helping make this much-needed restoration possible,” said Amy Berry, CEO of the Tahoe Fund. “Once again we are seeing the power of philanthropy to improve the Tahoe environment for all to enjoy.”
“Spooner Lake Nevada State Park is the perfect setting for an interpretive center that will benefit both the local community and impress the many tourists from around the world who visit the Lake Tahoe basin every year,” said Bradley Crowell, Director of the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. “I want to thank the Tahoe Fund, the Nevada Division of State Parks, and all of the dedicated community supporters for coming together to enhance Spooner Lake State Park and solidify the entire east shore of Lake Tahoe as a world-class recreation destination.”
Expected to take place during the 2020 and 2021 construction seasons, improvements at Spooner Lake State Park will include construction of a new amphitheater and visitor center that will be at the heart of the park. Designed to serve as a base for natural and cultural history programs, ranger-led hikes and tours, and an outdoor science venue for students, the Spooner Lake Amphitheater will be a key connector between the world-renowned backcountry trail systems and the developed area at Spooner Lake that provides recreation facilities to support backcountry activities.
Nevada State Parks has issued a bid package for project construction and hopes to select a contractor and begin construction as soon as May 2020. The project is estimated to be completed by Fall 2021.
Project updates and details related to how visitors can navigate construction-related impacts will be available at parks.nv.gov/spooner.
Lake Tahoe Fun Fact: 24 Eagles!
According to our friends at Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, 24 Eagles were seen in their annual bald eagle count. This is up from 19 last year. The trend had been steadily holding in the low 20s since 2014 until decreasing to just 19 in 2019. Over 90 volunteers showed up this year to help the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science around the Basin. To learn more about T.I.N.S. visit: tinsweb.org
Tahoe Fund Reaches $30,000 Funding Goal in Support of Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care Outdoor Learning Center
TAHOE CITY, Calif. (Jan. 28, 2020) – A new Outdoor Learning Center will be built this summer at the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care’s spectacular new 27-acre property in South Lake Tahoe thanks to the support of the Tahoe Fund and a $15,000 matching grant from Tahoe Blue Vodka, bringing the total grant to $30,000. Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) has a long history of rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing over 16,000 of Tahoe’s injured and orphaned wildlife. The new Outdoor Learning Center will expand LTWC’s ability to educate local residents and area visitors and increase wildlife stewardship.
“The work that the team at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care does to rehabilitate and ultimately release animals back into the wild is commendable and aligns perfectly with the mission of the Tahoe Fund,” said Cory Ritchie, Tahoe Fund board member. “We are pleased to support the efforts of LTWC and are so grateful to Tahoe Blue Vodka and generous donors like the Mathman family who have made this funding effort possible.”
“It is our pleasure to once again support a Tahoe Fund project,” said Tahoe Blue Vodka CEO Matt Levitt. “Since the start of our business we have committed to giving back to the Tahoe environment with every bottle we sell. We are thankful to the Tahoe Fund and Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care Center for creating a great new environmental education learning opportunity in the community.”
In addition to building an amphitheater, LTWC is also expanding the “education animals” in their care to enrich the experience for the visiting public. Currently, LTWC is working with a beaver who has a promising future in education and cannot be released back into the wild due to a neurological problem.
“We’re thrilled to have the support of the Tahoe Fund and the generous donors who made this grant possible,” said Morgan Amsden, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care board president. “The new facility we’re moving forward with is not only going to allow us to improve the care we’re able to provide to animals who need it the most, it will create new experiences for Tahoe area residents and visitors to learn how to co-exist with wildlife and help keep them wild, with programming to be offered by appointment during the summer months.”
Learn more about LTWC and schedule summer programs by appointment at ltwc.org. Learn about projects supported by the Tahoe Fund at tahoefund.org.
Lake Tahoe Fun Fact: No Poop Left Behind
Dogs go with Tahoe like peanut butter goes with jelly. After a fun time romping with Fido, it’s important to make sure you don’t leave any poop behind. Here’s a fun tip on what to do with your dog’s poop after your hike is over. Thanks for being #1 at picking up #2!
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