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Tahoe Fund Expands Advisory Council

April 19, 2018 by Amy Berry

The Tahoe Fund has expanded its Advisory Council to include the Forest Supervisor of the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Jeff Marsolais, and the Executive Director of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Joanne Marchetta. Marsolais and Marchetta add federal and regional agency representation to the council that already includes Patrick Wright, Executive Director of the California Tahoe Conservancy and Jim Lawrence, Deputy Director of Nevada’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

“The role of the Advisory Council is to provide counsel and advice to the Tahoe Fund Board as we develop and prioritize our initiatives,” said Board Chair, Art Chapman. “By adding these representatives to the council, we are rounding out the breadth of advice we receive from our important public agency partners.”

“With the ecological challenges we face around the Basin, the Tahoe Fund is a model in bringing together the public-private partnerships that can address those challenges,” said Marsolais. “The Tahoe Fund has been a wonderful partner and I look forward to serving on the Advisory Council.”

“The Tahoe Fund plays an important role in the work everyone is doing to help improve the Tahoe environment,” said Marchetta. “It is an honor to serve in advisory capacity to help the organization as it continues to grow into a major source of funding for critical environmental improvement projects around Lake Tahoe.”

It’s Not Too Late to Ski for Free “Plates for Powder” program ends April 1, 2018

March 7, 2018 by sdbx

TAHOE CITY, Calif. and INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – March 7, 2018 – Tahoe received more than four feet of new snow in the past week. Now is the time to come enjoy the conditions with a free lift ticket. Thanks to the popular “Plates for Powder” program, closing April 1, 2018, individuals who purchase a new Lake Tahoe license plate in either California or Nevada will receive a free lift ticket to one of the Tahoe resorts participating in the program.

“It is not too late to take advantage of this amazing snow and offer,” said Amy Berry, CEO of the Tahoe Fund. “Buying a California or Nevada Tahoe plate supports the environment and gets you on the hill for free.”

Plate sales and renewal fees generate proceeds that go directly to the California Tahoe Conservancy and Nevada Division of State Lands to fund hiking and biking trails and watershed restoration projects. The Tahoe Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to helping complete more environmental improvement projects, is organizing the program on behalf of the public agencies.

Tickets still available for participating resorts are Diamond Peak, Heavenly, Homewood Mountain Resort, Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Northstar, Sierra at Tahoe, Squaw Valley|Alpine Meadows, Tahoe Cross Country, Tahoe City Winter Sports Park and Tahoe Donner’s Downhill and Nordic.

Information on how to purchase a plate and redeem free tickets is available at http://www.tahoeplates.org.

Photo caption: Tahoe Big Mountain Skiers Cody Townsend and Elyse Saugstad are featured in the “Plates for Powder” Campaign

About the California Tahoe Conservancy
Established in 1984, the mission of the California Tahoe Conservancy is to lead California’s efforts to restore and enhance the extraordinary natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin. For more information, visit http://tahoe.ca.gov.

About the Nevada Division of State Lands
The Nevada Division of State Lands provides land and land use planning services to the state, its agencies and its people. The agency holds title to state lands and interests in land and issues leases, easements, permits and other authorizations for the use of state land. The land office also keeps records of all lands that have ever been owned by the state, and provides land records information upon request.

Tahoe Fund Seeks Innovative Solutions to Tahoe’s Environmental Challenges

November 7, 2017 by Amy Berry

Organizations invited to submit project ideas online

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. and Nev. – November 7, 2017 – The Tahoe Fund has opened its online project submission portal for projects that will help solve the environmental challenges facing Lake Tahoe. Organizations are invited to submit project ideas by January 31, 2018 at http://www.tahoefund.org/our-projects/submit-a-project/.

The Tahoe Fund seeks projects for its 2018 Signature and Premier Project Portfolios that will improve Lake Tahoe’s environment, reduce the risk of wildfire, and address climate change by enhancing water quality, restoring watersheds, creating healthier forests, improving transportation and fostering outdoor recreation. The Tahoe Fund also seeks to build a greater sense of stewardship in the Tahoe Basin.

“The Tahoe Fund is looking for ideas and projects that will have a real impact on the Basin’s environment,” said Tahoe Fund Projects Committee Member and Clear Capital President, Kevin Marshall. “With the support of the private community, the Tahoe Fund has the passion and ability to get high return projects done.”

Since 2010, the Tahoe Fund has raised funds from private donors for more than 25 environmental improvement projects including new bike paths, watershed restorations, removal of aquatic invasive species and environmental stewardship programs. The Tahoe Fund is actively raising funds for two 2017 Signature Projects: the Sugar Pine Reforestation project and the Aquatic Invasive Species Bottom Barrier Challenge.

Eligible projects must be able to demonstrate that any necessary environmental permits will be obtained, enjoy strong community support, and have other sources of funding identified. Further details can be found at http://www.tahoefund.org/our-projects/submit-a-project/

“Plates for Powder” is Back: Buy A Tahoe License Plate And Ski For Free

November 1, 2017 by Amy Berry

TAHOE CITY, Calif. and INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – November 1, 2017 Ski season is almost here, and with it returns the popular “Plates for Powder” program. Individuals who purchase a new Lake Tahoe license plate in either California or Nevada can receive free lift tickets to one of nine Tahoe resorts participating in the program. With snow in the forecast for this weekend, now is the time to buy a Tahoe license plate so you can ski for free in Tahoe.

“It is great to see the ski resorts come together to offer free tickets to help raise funds for important environmental improvement projects,” said Amy Berry, CEO of the Tahoe Fund. “You can ski for free and help make a big difference for Tahoe.”

Plate sales and renewal fees generate proceeds that go directly to the California Tahoe Conservancy and Nevada Division of State Lands to fund hiking and biking trails and watershed restoration projects. The Tahoe Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to raising money for environmental improvement projects that support lake clarity, recreation and stewardship in the Tahoe Basin, is organizing the program on behalf of the public agencies.

The resorts participating in the promotion include Diamond Peak, Heavenly Valley, Homewood Mountain Resort, Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Northstar California, Sierra at Tahoe, Squaw Valley|Alpine Meadows, Tahoe Cross Country, and Tahoe City Winter Sports Park.

Information on how to purchase a plate and redeem free tickets is available at http://www.tahoeplates.org. The promotion is available from now until April 1. Some restrictions apply.

Tahoe Fund Helps Open New Taylor Creek Overlook

October 10, 2017 by Amy Berry

Tahoe Fund Helps Open New Taylor Creek Overlook

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – October 10, 2017– The Tahoe Fund helped the US Forest Service open a new boardwalk and overlook at the Taylor Creek Visitors Center on Thursday morning, just in time for the annual arrival of the spawning Kokanee salmon. The new overlook was designed to provide a great viewing area for the thousands that visit each fall, while keeping everyone a safe distance from the bears who also visit Taylor Creek this time of year.

“This is a great project and a great community partnership,” said Tahoe Fund Board Chair Art Chapman. “It was great to hear the excitement from the school children and families as they watched one of nature’s incredible shows. We are so thankful to our donors for helping to make this happen.”

A large part of the Tahoe Fund’s $25,000 grant for construction of the project came through a matching donation from Matt Levitt of Tahoe Blue Vodka. “I live right down the street from Taylor Creek and my children just love coming here, “ remarked Levitt as he stood on the new boardwalk. “Taylor Creek and the Kokanee are an integral part of Tahoe living, and I am honored and excited to be part of the improvements.”

The salmon, that are not native to Tahoe, have learned to spawn up Taylor Creek each fall because of the consistent flows from Fallen Leaf Lake. Forest Service interpretive rangers estimate between 20,000 to 80,000 fish spawn each fall. The bears have only recently learned to catch the fish, creating a wonderful wildlife experience for visitors but also a potentially dangerous one. With the new overlook, the bears will left in peace and away from selfie-taking visitors. The overlook was built with help from the summer work program, Generation Green, and the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.

“People were getting too close to the bears and it was creating an issue,” said Jeff Marsolais, Forest Supervisor of the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. “This project would not have been possible without the leadership of the Tahoe Fund and the partnership of the many others who worked on it.”

The Tahoe Fund supports environmental improvement projects that restore lake clarity, improve outdoor recreation and inspire greater stewardship of the region. Through the generous support of private donors, the Tahoe Fund has supported 25 environmental improvement projects since its founding in 2010. The projects include new sections of the Lake Tahoe Bikeway, restorations of watersheds, removal of aquatic invasive species, public beach improvements, and stewardship programs.

To learn more about the Tahoe Fund and how you can get involved in other projects, please visit tahoefund.org or email info@tahoefund.org.