What runs deeper than Lake Tahoe? Our desire to preserve it.
Please enjoy these photos from the 5th Annual Tahoe Fund Founders Circle Dinner on the beach at Sand Harbor. The only thing shining brighter than the incredible sunset was the wonderful display of philanthropy and support for our efforts to restore lake clarity, improve outdoor recreation, and inspire stewardship.
Photos by Jarvis Photography are now available on our Facebook page for all to see. Please click here to view. Please don’t forget to “like us” while you are there.
TAHOE CITY Calif. (Thursday, July 8, 2015) – The Tahoe City Rotary presented a check for $5,000 to the Tahoe Fund for the Tahoe City Aquatic Invasive Weed Removal Project. The funds will be used to remove Eurasian watermilfoil at the mouth of the Tahoe City Dam and down the Truckee River. The grant award comes on the heels of a successful public forum on the issue of aquatic invasive species hosted by the two organizations in May.
“It was clear to us from the experts who joined us at the forum that these weeds are a big deal for our watershed,” said Roger Rempfer, president of the Tahoe City Rotary. “We are pleased to help with the efforts and to support the wonderful collaborative effort that is taking place to address this important issue.”
“We are very grateful to the Tahoe City Rotary for their support,” said Tahoe Fund CEO Amy Berry. “With this grant, we have now raised almost $40,000 through the generosity of the private community to help the Tahoe Resource Conservation District restore the clarity of the watershed.”
Founded in 2010, the Tahoe Fund inspires the private community to support environmental projects that will improve lake clarity, enhance recreation and inspire environmental stewardship in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Tahoe Fund donors have provided funding for more than a dozen projects including watershed restoration, new bike paths, state park improvements, and environmental education initiatives. The Tahoe Fund welcomes donations of any size to help sustain the organization and the extraordinary natural environment of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Information about the Tahoe Fund is available at www.tahoefund.org, or by calling 775.298.0035.
Attention yoga lovers! We have the chance for you to win a 4-day pass to Wanderlust at Squaw on July 16-19! Wanderlust “brings together a remarkable group of yoga and meditation instructors, musical performers, speakers, artists and chefs for a transformational retreat at Squaw Valley Resort. This is an experience that will get into your mind, body and soul.”
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Attention yoga lovers! We have the chance for you to win a 4-day pass to Wanderlust at Squaw on July 16-19!
Community rallies behind new campaign to “Take Care” of the Tahoe Region
LAKE TAHOE Calif. and Nev. – July 1, 2015 – This time last year, Tahoe made headlines around the world for an embarrassing amount of trash left on the beaches after the Fourth of July festivities. To prevent that from happening again, the community is rolling out a secret weapon: a humorous new campaign that aims to remind folks to take care of the Region.
Through the use of funny headlines and endearing illustrated characters, the campaign tackles litter, dog waste, proper dousing of campfires, bear awareness, and aquatic invasive species prevention. Headlines include, “If it’s your dog then it’s your doody” and “Hide trash here, please.”
Residents and visitors are invited to visit takecaretahoe.org where they can pledge to Take Care, watch a short video that brings the characters to life, learn more about how they can help, and download digital goodies.
“We hope we can make people laugh at their mistakes so they don’t repeat them.” said Heather Segale of UC Davis-Tahoe Environmental Research Center and a member of the organizing committee. “With Take Care, we are reminding everyone to help take care of what they love.”
More than 50 organizations across the Region are planning to use the campaign in their outreach efforts. This includes the local towns, counties, and businesses. Already, the campaign can be seen around the Region in places like the trashcans in Tahoe City, in the park at Spooner Lake, being taught at summer camps, and throughout Raley’s Supermarkets. More will be rolling out across the area in the next few weeks.
Take Care trash bags will be distributed on most of the beaches on July 4thand beach clean up events are scheduled on July 5th and throughout the summer.
The Take Care campaign was developed by Meg Siegal and Nate Laver in collaboration with designers Adam and Company. The creative talents of Richard Perez and Jessie Rauch were teamed up with stand-up comedians Ryan Sickler and duo Jesse Federman & Jerren Lauder to bring the campaign to life.
The effort was led by the Lake Tahoe Outreach Committee, made up of the Lake Tahoe Sustainability Collaborative, League to Save Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Fund, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Tahoe Resource Conservation District and UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center.
Funding for Take Care was provided by Tahoe Fund, South Tahoe Alliance of Resorts, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Martis Fund, California Tahoe Conservancy, Tahoe Marina Owners Association, League to Save Lake Tahoe, South Tahoe Refuse and Barton Health.
For more information please visit www.takecaretahoe.org
LAKE TAHOE Calif. and Nev. (Tuesday, June 30, 2015) – High above Lake Tahoe at Heavenly Mountain Resort, the Tahoe Fund received a donation of $64,650 from Vail Resorts to help further its mission to restore and enhance the Lake Tahoe environment. The donation is a result of contributions from guests at Northstar, Heavenly and Kirkwood, who generously gifted a dollar when purchasing online lift tickets, season passes, lodging and rounds of golf during the 2014-2015 ski and ride season.
“Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood are very proud to support the Tahoe Fund in its goal of preserving and enhancing Lake Tahoe,” said Pete Sonntag, vice president and chief operating officer at Heavenly and Tahoe Fund board member. “These efforts are critical to maintaining this area as a top year-round destination for guests around the world, and we are pleased to provide a program where our guests can help in that mission.”
“The visitors to Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood all enjoy epic outdoor adventures in Tahoe,” said Cindy Gustafson, volunteer board member and chair of the Tahoe Fund development committee. “Their dollar donations and the support of Vail Resorts provide tremendous support for our efforts to preserve this extraordinary mountain environment. We are so grateful.”
Founded in 2010, the Tahoe Fund inspires the private community to support environmental projects that will improve lake clarity, enhance recreation and inspire environmental stewardship in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Tahoe Fund donors have provided funding for more than a dozen projects including watershed restoration, new bike paths, state park improvements, and environmental education initiatives.
The Tahoe Fund welcomes donations of any size to help sustain the organization and the extraordinary natural environment of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Information about the dollar donation program and the Tahoe Fund is available at www.tahoefund.org, or by calling 775.298.0035.
