The beauty of Tahoe takes our breath away, but it can also take our minds away too. Take Care is the antidote to the “vacation brain” we all experience from time to time. It is a series of small reminders that poke fun at the mistakes we all make when we’re not paying attention. It is meant to inspire everyone, from the young and the old to residents and visitors, to be more responsible when living, working, or playing in this mountain treasure. Read More…
Welcome to Tahoe! Over 20 Organizations Team Up to Launch “Take Care Tahoe”
Website Provides Visitors with 100s of Local Events and Opportunities in Time for Summer
With one click, the unique natural environment of Lake Tahoe is now available to visitors through TakeCareTahoe.org, a collaboration of more than 20 organizations in the region. The new website, funded by AT&T and the Tahoe Fund, provides fun and educational resources designed to involve and connect visitors with the area’s natural beauty. This resource is made available as more than 250,000 visitors are expected in the Lake Tahoe Basin over this next week in celebration of the Fourth of July holiday.
“In 2017, our volunteers removed more than 1,700 pounds of trash left behind after the July Fourth holiday, including more than 5,000 cigarette butts,” said Marilee Movius of the League to Save Lake Tahoe and a Take Care Tahoe Partner. “We hope this site will help connect more people to Tahoe so they can learn why it’s important to take care of it.”
“Identifying this project and the long-term benefits to Lake Tahoe and the entire Basin is vitally important to us as locals and as a company,” Stephanie Tyler, president of AT&T Nevada, said. “The need for a collaborative website that houses the unique opportunities to connect to the community, the lake and its resources was evident, as was the passion behind the teams involved with Take Care Tahoe. That spirit and desire to instill a sense of place to our visitors will go a long way in ensuring our resources are here for generations.”
“There are so many wonderful ways for visitors and residents to connect with Tahoe, and now these opportunities are all in one place,” said Heather Segale, education and outreach director at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center and a Take Care Tahoe Partner. “If you’ve ever wondered how to learn more about Tahoe’s environment, history, and science, the website is the perfect tool to help you fill your Tahoe days with fun and engaging activities.”
From cleanups to nature walks to family-friendly hikes and more, those who know and love Tahoe can participate in efforts to care for the Tahoe area, including an annual beach cleanup on July 5. The site also includes information on more than a dozen visitor, science, and historical centers around the region.
The website also offers tips on how you can take care of Tahoe while visiting. Subjects include litter, dog waste, living with bears, fire safety, and invasive species.
To participate, visit www.TakeCareTahoe.org or spread the word on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
The website was funded through Access to AT&T and a grant from the Tahoe Fund.