Keep Tahoe Blue

06/18/2026

Join Tahoe Resource Conservation District on Saturday June 20th for a morning of stewardship in Johnson Meadow. Help pull invasive weeds, learn more about the ongoing restoration efforts, and enjoy a morning in the meadow!

Please meet at 9am at the end of Winnemucca Ave. in South Lake Tahoe. Tools will be provided. Please come prepared for work and to be in the sun with closed toed shoes, sunscreen, and water.

RSVP at [email protected]

Join us on June 20th for a morning of stewardship in Johnson Meadow. Help us pull invasive weeds, learn more about the ongoing restoration efforts, and enjoy a morning in the meadow!

Please meet at 9am at the end of Winnemucca Ave. in South Lake Tahoe. Tools will be provided. Please come prepared for work and to be in the sun with closed toed shoes, sunscreen, and water.

RSVP at [email protected]

06/18/2026

In a new opinion piece in the , Keep Tahoe Blue’s Natural Resource Director Laura Patten explains why the threat of invasive golden mussels demands strong, statewide action.

Read the op-ed at keeptahoeblue.org/news or sfchronicle.com/opinion.

Lake Tahoe — and all of California's waterways — face a growing threat from this harmless-sounding but ecologically disastrous aquatic invasive species.

A boat carrying golden mussels was recently stopped before launching at Tahoe, highlighting just how close this invasive species is to reaching Big Blue.

If golden mussels get in, they could exponentially accelerate the Lake’s slow shift from blue to green.

Read the full op-ed, and be sure to Clean, Drain, and Dry all your water gear before it touches the Lake. 💙

Golden Mussel Image provided by: US Fish and Wildlife Service

06/17/2026

Summer's in full swing in Tahoe, and if Emerald Bay is on your list this season, now’s the time to plan ahead. 💙

The Emerald Bay Shuttle returns in mid-June, offering an easier, less stressful way to visit one of Tahoe’s busiest destinations while helping reduce traffic and pollution to the Lake.

Last summer showed why it matters: CHP issued 248 parking citations and towed 10 vehicles along the Emerald Bay corridor. Skip this mess of parking tickets and take the shuttle instead.

🚌 Daily service begins mid-June
📍 Pickups from the West Shore and South Shore
🎟️ $10 roundtrip for adults / $5 for kids / discounted fares available
🗓️ Reserve tickets online

🛑 Roadside parking restrictions will be enforced

Less driving. More time to enjoy the view.

Learn more: emeraldbayshuttle.com

06/16/2026

This Summer Solstice, we’re proud to highlight two of our Tahoe Blue Businesses that are helping protect Lake Tahoe through their commitment to sustainability. 💙🌲

OMNI Tahoe and Black Bear Lodge are going beyond business as usual by reducing single-use plastics, supporting community cleanups, and giving back directly to our lake-saving work.

On June 20, these community-minded partners are coming together for a special Summer Solstice celebration featuring movement, meditation, music, and connection beneath the pines.

📅 June 20 | 4–8 PM |📍 Black Bear Lodge
Event Info: Tahoe Yoga Festival

Thank you to businesses like these that show up for Lake Tahoe.

Interested in becoming a Tahoe Blue Business? Find out how: keeptahoeblue.org/bluebusiness

06/16/2026

The Tahoe community came together this weekend to help restore Marlette Creek and protect Lake Tahoe’s clarity for generations to come. 💙🌲

Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day is one of our favorite annual events because of the lasting impact it creates and the incredible partners and volunteers who make it possible.

Together, volunteers planted native vegetation, stabilized streambanks, and supported restoration efforts that improve wildlife habitat and protect Lake Tahoe’s world-famous clarity.

Thank you to our partners, project leaders, and volunteers for making this East Shore work possible. Nevada Tahoe Conservation District U.S. Forest Service - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Looking for another way to get involved?

💙 13th Annual Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue Beach Cleanup

📅 July 5, 2026 | 8 am–11:30 am

Join hundreds of volunteers as we help refresh Tahoe’s beaches after the Fourth of July holiday. Sign up at keeptahoeblue.org/events.

06/14/2026

Here’s a look at Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day in action at Marlette Creek 💙🌲

From planting native vegetation to stabilizing streambanks, every restoration project completed by volunteers today helps protect water quality, improve wildlife habitat, and support a healthier Lake Tahoe.

Thank you to the Nevada Tahoe Conservation District, US Forest Service Lake Tahoe, and everyone who spent their Saturday giving back to Tahoe. More event highlights coming soon!

06/12/2026

A sustainable future starts with everyday decisions. Plant-based Bike L**e is a simple way to care for your bike while helping protect the Lake we love. 🚲🤝🌎

🌱Biodegradable
🌱Petroleum-free

Every purchase supports our mission to protect and restore Lake Tahoe.

Tap to shop, or visit our Kerrigan Family Boutique, Thursday-Saturday, 11 am-5 pm.
📍2877 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe

06/12/2026

🚠 Join us for a Car-Free Care-Free Booth Fair on Wednesday, June 17 from 2-5 pm at Heavenly Village.

Celebrate community, connection, and a Car-Free Care-Free future for Lake Tahoe with Heavenly Mountain Resort, Vail Resorts Epic Promise, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Tahoe Transportation District, Lake Tahoe Bike Coalition, and Keep Tahoe Blue.

Enjoy interactive exhibits, meet local transportation experts, take advantage of complimentary bike valet service, and learn how small transportation choices can make a big difference for Lake Tahoe.

June is Bike Month in Tahoe! Challenge yourself to get to the event without driving. Walk, bike, bus, carpool, take Lake Link, or hop on a scooter.

Every car-free trip helps reduce pollution, ease congestion, and move Tahoe closer to a Car-Free Care-Free future.

Event info: keeptahoeblue.org/events

06/11/2026

Picture this... Tahoe without traffic. Beautiful, isn't it? 💙

Introducing Car-Free Care-Free Tahoe, Keep Tahoe Blue’s vision for Lake-friendly transportation.

Imagine parking your car once and spending the rest of your Tahoe adventure exploring by bike, e-scooter, shuttle, or bus. It’s easier on you, easier on traffic, and better for the Lake.

By choosing alternative transportation, you can reduce pollution, erosion, and runoff that impact Lake Tahoe’s legendary clarity.

With the Emerald Bay Shuttle returning this summer, expanded Lake Link microtransit service arriving in July, and more local partners supporting sustainable transportation, exploring Tahoe without a car is getting easier by the day. 💙🌲

Check out all the ways you can get around the Lake while skipping the stress of traffic and the search for parking. Embrace Tahoe's pace, enjoy a slower experience, and let someone else do the driving. 🚍✨🚲

Learn how you can go Car-Free and Care-Free today: keeptahoeblue.org/summer

06/09/2026

“If we lose the clear water of Tahoe, we lose everything we love about it.” — Dr. Darcie Goodman Collins, CEO of Keep Tahoe Blue.

Today’s 2025 Lake Tahoe Clarity Report shows Tahoe’s water clarity remains stable, continuing a decades-long trend underpinned by restoration projects, stormwater improvements, and pollution reduction efforts as part of Tahoe’s Environmental Improvement Program.

Stability is good, yet protecting — and improving — Tahoe’s famous blue waters will require new scientific research, continued conservation work, and community action to address invasive species, algae, climate change, and other factors impacting Lake clarity.

The good news? Everyone can help.

🚲 Choose car-free transportation.
🛶 Clean, Drain, and Dry all watercraft and gear.
♻️ Reduce single-use plastics.
🌿 Volunteer for restoration projects that protect Tahoe’s natural pollution filters.

Together, we can keep Lake Tahoe beautiful and blue for generations to come.

➡️ Read more: keeptahoeblue.org/news

🎥: Katy Jo Photo