INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. and TAHOE CITY, Calif.  – May 1, 2018 – The nonprofit Tahoe Fund announced the appointments of Verdi DiSesa, Mike Goar and Stephanie Tyler to the Tahoe Fund Board of Directors. DiSesa, a Vice President and Client Advisor with J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank in San Francisco; Goar, COO of Heavenly Ski Resort and VP of Vail Resort’s Tahoe operations; and Tyler, President of AT&T Nevada, will focus their efforts on expanding the reach and impact of the Tahoe Fund’s mission to complete more environmental improvement projects at Lake Tahoe.

“It is an honor to welcome Mike, Stephanie and Verdi to the Tahoe Fund board,” said newly elected Board Chair, Katy Simon Holland. “Mike will be a great champion in the South Shore community, Verdi will help our efforts to connect with the San Francisco community of strong Tahoe supporters and Stephanie will bring incredible Nevada leadership to our organization.”

 “I’m excited to take a more active role in the Tahoe Fund and help further the great work we’re already doing to improve Lake Tahoe and the Basin,” said DiSesa. “I look forward to working with the rest of the board to bring more ideas and innovation to the Lake, as well as raise awareness in the Bay Area about what we’re doing to preserve this special place.”

“Vail Resorts has been a strong supporter of the Tahoe Fund since its founding,” said Goar. “I am inspired to join this strong group of leaders as we continue to leverage the private community’s support of this beautiful place.”

“Tahoe has been an important part of my life since I was a young girl, said Tyler. “It is a great honor to join this organization’s board after supporting it from its very early days.”

About Tahoe Fund

The Tahoe Fund was founded in 2010 to work with the private community to support environmental improvement projects that restore lake clarity, enhance outdoor recreation, promote healthier forests, improve transportation and inspire greater stewardship of the region. Through the generous support of private donors, the Tahoe Fund has leveraged more than $2 million in private funds to secure more than $40 million in public funds for more than 25 environmental projects. The projects include new sections of the Lake Tahoe Bikeway, restoration of watersheds, removal of aquatic invasive species, forest health projects, public beach improvements, and stewardship programs.

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/

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.