In The News – Meet Four Organizations Dedicated to Creating a Sustainable Future for Tourism in the Tahoe-Truckee Region
March 30, 2025 | Member Submitted
Originally published in Lake Tahoe This Week, 03/30/2025, Written by Kirsten Alexis
Spring is officially here, and that means we have a short window to prepare for the high tourist season in the Tahoe-Truckee region. With warmer weather and longer hours of sunshine come more opportunities to explore a vast network of hiking trails, relax on stunning sandy beaches and recreate on our favorite blue lake.
However, summer brings a notorious increase in traffic, air pollution, trash on the trails and lakeshore, and even litter in our beloved lake.
It’s a complex issue, as the region relies heavily on tourism. But the fragile ecosystem can only be pushed to its limits so far, and locals and visitors are worried that we may be coming to a point of no return unless we take swift action.
Photo: TAMBA’s passionate volunteers help create and maintain multi-use trails in the region. Photo Credit: TAMBA