In The News – Tahoe boating season kicks off with stronger protections
May 7, 2025 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 05/07/2025, Staff Report
Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection stations, boat launches, and marinas are opening for the 2025 boating season and aquatic invasive species management agencies are encouraging boaters and paddlers to stay up to date with strengthened procedures to protect the lake from the spread of aquatic invasive species. Changes this year include mandatory decontaminations and additional processing time for motorized boats traveling from other areas, as well as more roving non-motorized inspectors at popular recreation areas.
As of May 3, all three regional watercraft inspection stations, at Meyers, Calif., Spooner Summit, Nev., and Alpine Meadows, Calif., are open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Due to longer inspection times, boaters are encouraged to take advantage of the optional appointment system, at TahoeBoatInspections.com/appt. Walk-ins and appointments are accepted until 4:30 p.m. to allow adequate time for decontamination.
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