Originally published in Moonshine Ink, 04/09/2026, Written by Megan Ramsey
Editor’s Note April 9: Corrected depths in the pilot project and clarified amounts of litter collected.
On a clear and calm Thursday morning, a group of six meets on a pontoon boat at the Tahoe City Marina for a dive. Though everyone there is a return volunteer, Clean Up the Lake Operations Manager Klemen Robnik reviews the plans, everyone’s tasks, and boat and high-altitude-dive safety. After the safety debrief, volunteer Roman Versch, who serves as the group’s boat captain, navigates the boat to the last marked GPS location in Hurricane Bay where the previous divers left off.
Most of the lake’s litter and debris is never seen by people who recreate here, but it is quietly collected by Clean Up the Lake, a volunteer-based (1,300 strong) nonprofit organization. CUTL is on its second circumnavigation of Lake Tahoe’s 72-mile shoreline — this time at a greater depth.
Photo: NITROX and diver propulsion vehicles allow scuba divers to more efficiently search for debris between 35 and 55 feet deep, a more taxing depth than the 25 feet of the first circumnavigation cleanup. Photos courtesy Clean Up the Lake
In The News – Building Tahoe housing from local wood: Workshop demonstrates path from forest restoration to workforce housing
April 9, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Sierra Sun, 4/9/2026, Staff Report
As Tahoe continues to face a growing housing shortage alongside escalating wildfire risk, a hands-on workshop is bringing these two challenges together – offering a practical, local solution.
On Friday, April 24, in the “Building Tahoe Housing From Local Wood: Hands-On Panel Workshop,” regional partners will demonstrate how thinned trees from forest restoration projects can be transformed into structural mass timber building materials for housing in the Tahoe region.
Say Good-bye on Saturday to Sunshine Deli owners John and Debbie Sullivan and say hello to new owner Marley at their farewell party from 2-4. When John and Debbie Sullivan took over Sunshine Deli 12 years ago, they brought new life to this local restaurant on Incline Way. In the early years, they took their lunch business to local businesses, bringing sandwiches and salads to people who couldn’t leave for a lunch hour. Their catering business was a labor of love, including service to Rotary lunches and TBX breakfasts, among others. They were my “go to” caterer for numerous IVCBA events too. The new owner has Laotian heritage and New Zealand roots, where she lived for many years. She will bring new international flavors to the Deli, including signature dishes like “Andaz biscuits (cookies)” and sausage rolls. The IVCBA staff sampled them on Monday, and we approve.
Are we thrilled to be Dancing with Daffodils?! Thanks to everyone who planted daffodil bulbs last October. I want to give a shout-out to:
IPM – daffodils at Raleys Incline Center and Natural Grocer
IMS students with direction from Mary Danahey of Incline Education Fund
IVGID – thanks to Steve Phillips and his grounds crew
Christmas Tree Village and property manager Tony Robinson
Tahoe Immo and property manager Scott Dutcher
Steve Blaney and friends
Lori Bard and the Tahoe Trekkers
And all of you who either picked up some bulbs from IVCBA or supplied your own!
FUN LEARNING EVENTS
I so appreciate all the “big city” events right here in our little Village. UNR is rolling out the Tahoe Discovery Lab and Innovation at Tahoe, thanks to UNR Professor Chris Jeffrey. The Tahoe Series features him this Thursday at 6pm at the Prim Library on the Lake Tahoe campus. Title of the talk: Learning from Resilience: Nature’s Innovation and Multidisciplinary Discovery. Watch for the one on May 7 as well.
Probiotics…do you take them “just because your mother told you to”? Alina at Natural Grocer will explain WHY they are so important on Saturday at 11 am. Pretty sure you will get a recommendation on which ones are actually effective! It’s a good reason to shop healthy and stock up on your other supplement needs. See you there!
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In The News – Pet Network Lake Tahoe launches ‘Tahoe Tailblazers’ Summer Camp
April 7, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 04/07/2026, Staff Report
Pet Network Humane Society is turning summer into a movement with the launch of its Tahoe Tailblazers Summer Camp, an immersive, high-energy program designed to empower youth, strengthen community connection, and bring its mission of “radical good” to life.
Held July 20–24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Pet Network’s campus (401 Village Blvd., Incline Village), Tahoe Tailblazers is designed specifically for children ages 6–8, offering a unique, age-appropriate opportunity to engage, learn, and give back.
At a time when families are seeking meaningful, enriching summer experiences, Tahoe Tailblazers fills an important community need, creating space for young children to connect with animals, build empathy, and understand the power of helping others. Through hands-on shelter experiences, crafts, games, and interactive learning, campers won’t just hear about animal rescue, they’ll actively participate in it.
In The News – Incline Village locals teamup on Welcome Center remodel
April 7, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 4/3/2026, Written by Katelyn Welsh
The white and green-trimmed clock greets an average of 50,000 visitors each year as they enter the front doors of Travel North Tahoe Nevada’s Welcome Center. The interior that greets guests on the other side of those doors will soon look different once the current remodel is complete.
“Knowing that the building is going to be seen by a lot of tourists,” remodel architect Dale E. Smith, at Smith Design Group, explained, “I wanted it to be an excellent representation of North Tahoe.”
Travel North Tahoe Nevada (TNTNV) felt the best way to do that was to hire local companies that are not only familiar with North Tahoe, but can also keep dollars circulating in the local economy.
In The News – Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe welcomes pass holders from other resorts with discounted lift tickets
April 7, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 4/7/2026, Staff Report
Starting today through the end of the season, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is offering discounted lift tickets to season pass holders from other resorts. With presentation of a 2025/26 season pass from another resort at any ticket window, an adult ticket can be purchased for $60, and a ticket for kids ages 15 and under is $30. This discount is not valid with any other offer.
Following last week’s late season storm that delivered 21 inches of fresh snow to the mountain and cold temperatures that allowed the resort to fire up its snowmaking system for three straight days, Tahoe’s best spring snow conditions are at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe.
“The snow conditions are really fun right now, and there’s no time like the present to take advantage of it and get in some great skiing and riding,” said Mike Pierce, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe marketing director.
With yard waste stickers just getting mailed out and not going into effect until May, Waste Management will offer Incline Village and Crystal Bay residents an alternate yard waste (pine needles, pinecones, leaves, etc.) disposal option. Over the next four (4) weeks a yard waste bin will be placed at different locations around the District for the public to dispose of their yard waste.
To ensure everybody has the ability to access the bin, please use the bin when it is in your dedicated zone.
3/30 – 4/3: Properties below SR 28. Bin located at the Overflow Parking Lot, 958 Lakeshore Blvd (across from Incline Beach)
4/6 – 4/10: Properties below SR 431, but above SR 28. Bin located in the Chateau Parking Lot, 955 Fairway Blvd.
4/13 – 4/17: Upper Tyner/Jennifer/Apollo neighborhoods. Bin located at intersection of Barbara St. and Jennifer St. (Wood Creek trailhead)
4/20 – 4/24: Lower Tyner/Tumbleweed/Crystal Bay neighborhoods. Bin located on Loma Ct. (off Tumbleweed Cir.)
This program is for yard waste only. Do not place garbage, rocks, soil, dog waste, or construction debris in the bins.
Questions? Contact the IVGID Public Works – Waste Not Team at 775-832-1284.
Kicking Off Summer in Incline Village: A Day for Our Community
April 6, 2026 | Kristin Derrin
Summer in Incline Village doesn’t just arrive. It’s something we create together.
On Saturday, June 13, our community comes together for a full day of connection, starting with the Incline Green Clean and continuing into the Incline Village Block Party and Summer Reading Kickoff at the library.
Start the Day: Take Care of Our Community
From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Incline Green Clean invites residents, local businesses, and visitors to spend the morning caring for our town. Check-in begins at the Incline Village Library, 845 Alder Ave., where volunteers can pick up supplies and get oriented.
This is a simple and meaningful way to be part of something bigger. It’s neighbors showing up, families working together, and younger community members learning what it means to take pride in where they live.
Whether you join for an hour or the full morning, every effort helps keep Incline Village looking and feeling its best as we head into summer.
Keep the Energy Going: Block Party at the Library
As the morning wraps up, the energy naturally shifts into celebration right at the same location.
From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the library becomes a hub of activity for the Incline Village Block Party and Summer Reading Kickoff.
This free, family-friendly event is designed to bring people together in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Expect games, fun activities, hot dogs, music from a live DJ, community information booths, and a graffiti art demonstration that adds a creative and engaging element to the day.
It’s a great opportunity for families to spend time together, for kids to play and explore, and for community members to connect in a meaningful way.
Supporting the Next Generation
The afternoon also marks the start of the Summer Reading Challenge, encouraging kids to stay curious, engaged, and learning throughout the summer months.
It’s about building confidence, creating positive habits, and giving young people something to be part of during the season. Events like this help create a sense of belonging and connection that lasts well beyond the day itself.
A Day That Reflects Our Community
At its core, June 13 is about showing up and being part of something local.
It’s a day that brings together care, connection, and celebration in a way that feels natural to Incline Village. From the morning cleanup to the afternoon gathering, it’s an opportunity to spend time with neighbors, meet new people, and enjoy the start of summer together.
So come out, bring your family, invite a friend, and make a day of it.
Start the morning by taking care of our community. Stay for the celebration. Be part of what makes Incline Village feel like home.
Nevada Legislative Committee to Meet in Lake Tahoe April 10
April 6, 2026 | Member Submitted
The next meeting of the Nevada State Legislative Committee for the Review and Oversight of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and the Marlette Lake Water System is scheduled to be held Friday, April 10 at 12:30 p.m. at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency office in Stateline, Nev.
The committee, comprised of eight state legislators, holds meetings every other year during interim sessions to discuss the work of TRPA, the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program, and Nevada state agencies in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
During the April meeting, speakers will provide informational presentations on transportation and transit improvements, corridor management plans, and destination stewardship initiatives.
This is the third of six meetings scheduled through August of this year. Other priority topics to be heard this year include aquatic invasive species, housing, economic development, and more.
Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or online and to provide input in writing or during scheduled public comment times.
Meeting information:
April 10, 2026, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency 128 Market St., Stateline, NV 89449
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency leads the cooperative effort to preserve, restore, and enhance the unique natural and human environment of the Lake Tahoe Region, while improving local communities and people’s interactions with our irreplaceable environment.
In The News – Spring arrives in Nevada and bears begin to emerge
April 6, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, Written by NDOW, 4/6/2026
Spring has already arrived in Nevada, and with several days of temperatures reaching into the high 80s in some areas, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is reminding residents that bears are already out of their dens.
With snowpack still in the mountains, many bears will likely move down into lower elevations as they emerge, often following creeks to the fresh green grasses as they search for natural food sources. As they travel, neighborhoods are often some of the first places they pass through.
Now is a good time to take a look around your home and make sure a bear will not see your property as a food source. A few simple steps can make a big difference in preventing conflicts and keeping bears wild.
