Tahoe-Baikal Institute

10/04/2016

https://vimeo.com/185199093

My short period of time working for an NGO based in South Lake Tahoe has probably been my favourite work experience so far. Sadly it didn't last long, but at…

07/09/2014

TBI alumni and friends: here is a great job opportunity for Russian-speaking environmental scientists.

The mission of Wild Salmon Center is to promote the conservation and sustainable use of wild salmon ecosystems across the Pacific Rim. We identify science-based solutions to sustain wild salmonids and the human communities and livelihoods that depend on them.

06/29/2014

This time of year, I am always flooded by all my favorite memories from the Summer Environmental Exchange programs: watching the sun set over Tallac during an evening meeting at Fredericks, watching everyone work together on their project presentations, enjoying food at international cook night, talking to donors and other supporters at the Annual Event at Heavenly...
What are your favorite TBI memories?

12/31/2013

In the "spirit" of the New Year, why not treat yourself to a TBI signature cocktail - The Slippery Nerpa: Vodka, lime juice, some good Ginger Beer and a little simple syrup, serve over ice and enjoy! -OR- try a Sour Babushka: Bourbon or Vodka, lime juice and Triple Sec.

11/23/2013

This HAS to be a first...

The Olympic torch’s odyssey around Russia reached new depths as it dived into the world’s biggest freshwater lake, Lake Baikal in Siberia. Divers took the burning torch to the bottom of the lake – another first for the Olympic relay.

10/31/2013

TBI Alumni - don't miss out on this great opportunity for a Fellowship supporting US-Russian relations, something we know a little something about. Time is tight but take a look and see if you qualify!

The US-Russia Civil Society Partnership Program is pleased to announce the inaugural cycle of its fellowships component. This program component will allow Russian and US professionals working on social issues to contribute to deeper and more productive ties between the two countries. Participants…

10/27/2013

“Keep Oakland Fresh” bumper stickers. “Great Lakes” T-shirts, comparing the outlines of Mono Lake, Lake Tahoe and Lake Merritt. Vintage color postcards showing flocks of birds wading in clear blue ...

10/21/2013

The world's largest lake recently became the world's largest canvas for art as well...

The incredible circular forms you see above are neither crop circles nor alien landings — they are part and parcel of the world’s largest artwork, which was created by Jim Denevan and spans nine square miles!

10/13/2013

In the first half of the video US Senate leader Harry Reid talks about lake Baikal, and Tahoe-Baikal Institute. What a treat for TBIers to actually be there at the Tahoe Summit. It is worth to watch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yGrjEwPnaI

US Senate Majority leader Harry Reid talks about the founding of the TRPA in 1968 and how he and Al Gore began the Tahoe Summit in 1997.

10/02/2013

http://gizmodo.com/any-animal-that-touches-this-lethal-lake-turns-to-stone-1436606506

09/16/2013

This Saturday is the Great Sierra River Cleanup! Come join us for just 3 hours 9AM-Noon for this nation-wide clean-up effort! Got a board or a boat? Bring it! For more info and to sign up for a site: http://www.sierranevada.ca.gov/our-work/rivercleanup or you can drop in at Lakeview Commons. Come help us keep our community clean!

During the first four years of the Great Sierra River Cleanup more than 14,700 volunteers have joined together to remove over 550 tons of trash and recyclables from watersheds throughout the Sierra Nevada. Hundreds of community groups have spread across 22 counties and 1,280 river miles to pull appl...

08/30/2013

Elise Robinette from the Eastern Sierra Land Trust discusses how citizens in the Eastern Sierra have come together to protect their natural wonders. Our students then picked apples from a 100 year old orchard! A good day in Bishop!