Category: Environment
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Tahoe Project Madness Advances to Round Two as Community Voting Continues
Tahoe Project Madness 2026 enters its final round as community voting determines which Lake Tahoe project will receive a $10,000 grant. Eight environmental and community initiatives remain in the running. Vote now through April 6th.
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Fireworks Barge Recovery Efforts Move Forward in Lake Tahoe
Recovery of the sunken fireworks barge offshore of Incline Village is underway, with dive teams working in deep, low-visibility conditions to remove debris and prepare for lifting operations. Fireworks have been recovered and secured for disposal. The process remains slow, complex, and focused on safety as crews navigate ongoing challenges.
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Ski Beach Closure Scheduled for Barge Salvage and Fireworks Recovery Operations
During this time, commercial dive teams, marine equipment, and recovery crews will be actively working in and around the area. For everyone’s safety, no public access to the beach or surrounding shoreline will be permitted while operations are underway.
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Recycle Your Christmas Tree & Give Back to the Forest
Incline Village residents can recycle their Christmas trees for free this week through Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID). Trees may be placed curbside January 12th – 16th or dropped off at the Incline Beach overflow lot. Recycled trees are chipped and reused to support local forest health.
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IVGID’s Yard Waste Recycling Program: A Convenient Service for Residents
The last day for summer yard waste collection in Incline Village and Crystal Bay is this Friday. Curbside pickups occur on scheduled service days, and stickers are required for all yard waste bags. The 2025 pick-up periods are Spring: May 5 – July 18, and Fall: September 29 – October…
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Keep the Sky Bright and the Lake Clean: Donate to Incline Fireworks
Incline Fireworks is leading a multi-agency effort to clean up Lake Tahoe after the 4th of July fireworks. From dive teams to data collection, this initiative balances celebration with stewardship. Donations help fund both the show and the cleanup. Learn more and support the cause.
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Public Lands for Sale? The Hidden Dangers of the “Big Beautiful Bill”
A new Senate bill could trigger the largest public land sell-off in U.S. history, putting over 250 million acres, including land near Lake Tahoe, at risk. Pitched as a housing solution, the bill fast-tracks mining, logging, and privatization. Call your Senators now to stop this dangerous attack on public lands.
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Milestone Achievement: Lead-Covered Cables Removed from Lake Tahoe
This achievement underscores the importance of partnerships in protecting Lake Tahoe’s unique ecosystem and serves as a reminder of the ongoing work required to preserve its beauty for future generations.
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Unseasonable Cold and Potential Snow Headed for Lake Tahoe
The cold front will make for chilly mornings and likely rough waters on Lake Tahoe, which also led Incline Spirits to cancel their Friday concert at Incline Beach, disappointing locals and visitors alike.
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Spring Forward Safely
Join hands with the Fire Department to safeguard our community against wildfires. Sign up for your complimentary Defensible Space Inspection, complete with a comprehensive report and photographs. Let’s work together to enhance our understanding of wildfire prevention.
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Pile Burns Continue Along Highway 28
The Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District continues to whittle away at forest fuel and will be pile burning in two areas off Highway 28.
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Help Needed: Clean up Styrofoam at Ski Beach
Teams from IVGID Park and Recreation Department, Clean Up the Lake and other community members have been successful in cleaning up 90-95% of the styrofoam pellets from the water and beach; however, wind and wave action have spread some of the tiny foam pellets across the beach and deeper into…