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OCTOBER 2017 E-NEWSLETTER
ADVOCATE
Can redevelopment help improve Tahoe's clarity?
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Decades old and dilapidated developments are harming Lake Tahoe's clarity. Many were built on sensitive lands that acted as pollution filters for the Lake. Private redevelopment can help get rid of these old buildings and parking lots. Read about efforts to improve the processes to replace Tahoe's blight with new environmentally-friendly projects in a new article by the Sacramento Business Journal.  

EDUCATE
Celebrating 20 years of forest stewardship
Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day

A huge thank you to the 176 volunteers and partners that came out on Saturday to make the 20th annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day a success. Together, we released 2,255 young trees from brush, providing them more sunlight to speed up the forest succession. We also restored nearly 5,000 feet of trail, better enabling the community to access and enjoy Tahoe's forests. Healthy forests act as natural pollution filters for Lake Tahoe, and we're lucky to have such dedicated community members to help Keep Tahoe Blue.  See photos from the event here, and watch the video of their work at Tahoe's largest community restoration event. 
COLLABORATE
Spooky Stormwater Fall Festival
Join us for this fun evening of fall festival games with a spooky twist! Mingle with stormwater experts and earn awesome prizes. This will be a free, family-friendly event. Light bites will be provided.

Spooky Stormwater Fall Festival
Thursday, October 12 | 4 - 7 pm 
Sidellis Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe   

WE ARE HIRING
Land Use Planning Policy Associate
or
 
Senior Land Use Planning Policy Analyst
We are hiring_
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We're hiring! Join our team and put your passion to work protecting a national treasure. 

UPCOMING EVENTS
Pipe Keepers
Pipe Keepers Intro Training
October 19 | 4 - 6 pm
League to Save Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe
Pipe Keepers is a citizen science program to address the threat of stormwater pollution entering Lake Tahoe. Runoff from rain storms and snowmelt is the largest source of pollution that degrades Lake clarity. League staff will train you to survey local neighborhoods and collect stormwater samples during rain and snowmelt events.
RSVP now 

Drop Everything
San Francisco premiere of "Drop Everything"
October 19 | Doors at 6 pm, screening at 8 pm
AMC Van Ness, San Francisco
Do you want to see one of this year's most highly anticipated ski movies, and help Keep Tahoe Blue at the same time? Then join us for the San Francisco premiere of Matchstick Productions' "Drop Everything." Ticket prices for this amazing event includes drinks and refreshments. All proceeds benefit the League's programs to protect Lake Tahoe. Don't miss out! 
LAKE TAHOE NEWS
Scientists blame climate change for loss of pikas in Lake Tahoe
September 14, Tahoe Daily Tribune
The American pika has disappeared from a large stretch of habitat in North Lake Tahoe, the largest pika die-off in the modern age, according to UC Santa Cruz scientists - and the result of climate change.
Read more 

Crews Work to Restore Angora Fire Site
September 23, KTVN 2 News - Reno
A Saturday marked the 20th annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day in South Lake Tahoe, where members of the Save Lake Tahoe as well as residents helped with restoration efforts near the Angora fire site.
Read more 

BE LIKE MIKE
Mike Ross raised almost $10,000 to Keep Tahoe Blue, and so can you!
Be like Mike

This summer, when Mike Ross used our new online fundraising tool to turn his swim in the Trans Tahoe Relay into a fundraising event, he raised nearly $10,000 from friends and family! All those gifts support programs to protect Lake Tahoe.  Now, you can be like Mike and launch your fundraiser for the Lake today! It is easy, fast, and a great way to share your passion for Lake Tahoe.  Follow this link and get started!

MERCH OF THE MONTH
Keep Tahoe Blue apparel for kids
Babies and kids apparel

League volunteers of all ages work hard to protect the Lake and surrounding environment. Grab a tee or onesie for your little environmental steward today! All proceeds benefit efforts to protect Lake Tahoe now and for future generations.
 
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