Stepping up for Tahoe
June 22, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published by Keep Tahoe Blue – E-Newsletter
Summer in Tahoe brings sunny days, more people on the water, and more opportunities for aquatic invasive species to spread.
Golden mussels remain one of the most urgent threats facing Lake Tahoe. These tiny invasive mussels can spread rapidly, disrupt ecosystems, damage infrastructure, and turn Tahoe’s iconic blue water to a murky green. They have not been found in the Lake, and boat inspectors recently stopped an infested boat before it entered the Basin, showing that Tahoe’s prevention system is working. We highlighted this threat in a recent op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle.
One of the most effective defenses is also one of the simplest. Clean, Drain, Dry EVERY boat, paddleboard, kayak, piece of fishing gear, and water toy before hitting the water.
This month, we’re highlighting two Tahoe Blue Businesses that turn support for the Lake into sustained action. Through donations, cleanups, community events, and partnerships, Black Bear Lodge and Omni Tahoe are helping strengthen the shared effort to stop threats early and protect Lake Tahoe.