According to the scientists at the United States Geographical Survey, three major fault lines run beneath Lake Tahoe. The West Tahoe Fault is the largest of the three and defines the West Shore of the lake while the Incline Village and Stateline faults run through Incline and into the Lake. Last Sunday, Tahoe experienced a 3.9 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake hit nearly dead center in the middle of Tahoe and was felt by thousands. Did you feel it?!
Tahoe Fund Earns Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency
We are excited to announce that the Tahoe Fund has earned Guidestar’s highest honor, the Platinum Seal of Transparency.
To earn the platinum level seal, Tahoe Fund provided metrics that showed progress towards our mission to use the power of philanthropy to improve the Lake Tahoe environment for all to enjoy.
Through GuideStar, we are confident that every potential donor will find all of the information that they need to make an informed decision about where their money goes, how it’s helping Lake Tahoe, and what programs we’ve supported in the last decade.
Lake Tahoe Fun Facts: Boat Inspections
Boating season is on the way. You can now book a watercraft inspection appointment online for a convenience fee of $15. All inspection stations will also take drop-ins. Inspections are available May 1 – September 30. Reserve your inspection appointment today at www.tahoeboatinspections.com.
April Fool’s!
No, officials will not be adding goldfish to Taylor Creek.
It is never a good idea to add non-native fish to Lake Tahoe.
In 2013, researchers found a goldfish that came in at 1.5 feet long and 4.2 pounds in the Tahoe Keys. The goldfish likely found its way into the water when someone emptied their goldfish aquarium into the local water. Goldfish are invasive and wreak havoc on the natural ecosystem by preying on native fish or interfering with their food supplies. Researchers believe that the increase in goldfish can contribute to a decrease in lake clarity, as goldfish waste produces nutrients that feed algae, causing algal blooms.
Goldfish are not the only species of fish that have been introduced to Lake Tahoe. Surveys of streams in the Tahoe Basin have shown that brook trout, rainbow trout, brown bullhead and blue gill make up a large number of non-native fish in the lake.
The Kokanee Salmon that spawn up Taylor Creek are also non-native. They were accidentally introduced into Lake Tahoe in the 1940’s when a fish hatchery on the North Shore flooded into the Lake. Each October the Kokanee Salmon make their way back to Taylor Creek for spawning. Interestingly, the salmon return to Taylor Creek because the scent of it is imprinted on their senses. It is important to note that these fish are not invasive and actually provide benefits to the ecosystem and economy.
Rainbow trout, another non-native species, were introduced in Lake Tahoe in the 1940s and are responsible for the near extinction of the native Lahontan cutthroat trout. Rainbow trout even cracked the list of top 100 worst invasive species in the world. These fish dominate their habitat by displacing native trout and altering the invertebrate community. Rainbow trout can hybridize with other species of trout, leading to a different species of fish.
Tahoe Fund Partners With Adventure Risk Challenge to Connect Kids to the Outdoors
Program’s unique outdoor learning courses foster leadership, literacy, environmental stewardship and connection with nature among high school students
TAHOE CITY, Calif. (March 30, 2021) – Iran Pacheco, an eleventh grade student at North Tahoe High School, will tell you that the Adventure Risk Challenge (ARC) program she participated in last summer changed her life. In her words, “being outside more and staying active has made me more energetic, focused and happy.” The program also helped her build new friendships, gain confidence and get more involved. Reasons like these are why the Tahoe Fund has partnered with ARC to offer support for its programs.
“The goals of the ARC program are well aligned with those of the Tahoe Fund, and on behalf of our donors, we are pleased to contribute to their efforts to inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts and environmental stewards,” said Meg Sandman, Tahoe Fund board member. “It is incredibly rewarding to support opportunities for local students to spend time outdoors learning and experiencing things they can’t get in a traditional classroom atmosphere.”
Designed to provide immersive outdoor and academic programs for underserved youth, ARC courses introduce first-generation students, English-language learners and all students who are motivated to experience a challenging outdoor and academic adventure in the Sierra Nevada mountains to outdoor recreation including backpacking, rock climbing and more. Paired with a curriculum focused on reading, writing and public speaking, students develop a broad understanding of what they’re capable of doing.
“Contributions from generous donors like the Tahoe Fund are critical to our ability to provide year-round outdoor and academic programs to young people who might otherwise not have access,” said Will Fassett, Adventure Risk Challenge associate director. “We are grateful that they share our commitment to inspiring environmental stewardship in the next generation.”
Since 2004, ARC has had over 300 summer graduates and 2,500+ year-round participants. A three-site organization that started in Tahoe, the program’s success is highlighted by the fact that 81% of participants go on to attend a two or four-year college. In addition, they experience growth in seven important developmental assets including positive identity, social competencies, and commitment to learning.
The summer 2021 ARC program is accepting applications now until April 23, and will take place in Tahoe from July 5 through August 7. For students who have been spending significant time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the ARC summer course will offer a month of outdoor adventures. Visit www.adventureriskchallenge.org/apply to learn more about the program and to submit an application. Visite https://adventureriskchallenge.org/es/programacion/ para obtener más información sobre el programa y enviar una solicitud.
Learn more about the Tahoe Fund and the programs it supports at www.tahoefund.org.
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