League To Save Lake Tahoe
League To Save Lake Tahoe
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About this organization
Mission
The League to Save Lake Tahoe is dedicated to protecting and restoring the environmental health, sustainability, and scenic beauty of the Lake Tahoe Basin. We focus on water quality and its clarity for the preservation of a pristine Lake for future generations.
About
Climate change, the warming of our planet, has local impacts in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin that dramatically impact this place we all love. For instance, scientist expect that we will see more precipitation falling as rain rather than snow and have more intense and fierce storms. These changes in our historic weather patterns will cause more sediment to runoff from our roads, which in turn will decrease the clarity of our crystal clear lake. In addition, our take-your-breath-away cool waters are warming up. The water temperature in Lake Tahoe has warmed nearly one degree since 1970 and that warming has been 10 times faster over the past four years. That change in temperature is making the climate more hospitable to aquatic invasive plants and algae growth. Both of which threaten our Lakes ecological health and the Lakes clarity. Additionally, scientists project more severe fires wildfires throughout the West and in the Tahoe. Sadly, that trend has continued with the largest wildfire in Californias history burning just an hour and a half east of Tahoe. As outlined above, climate change is a real threat to Lake Tahoe.The League to Save Lake Tahoe is taking a comprehensive and scientific approach to safeguarding Lake Tahoe. We envision a resilient and brilliant Lake Tahoe and are using all tools at our disposal from restoration of native wetlands to taking on a strong leadership role.Our successes through our four focal campaigns are outlined below:Restoration of wetlands and habitat: Healthy forests act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue. We host community restoration days like Tahoe Forest Stewardship Days where volunteers can do hands on work to protect Lake Tahoe. In past years, these events have not only been extremely popular they have also been extremely effective in protecting threatened plants, restoring stream banks and collecting thousands of pounds of trash. In 2018 we:oEngaged 150 volunteers in hands on restorationoRestored/planted 6,100 trees and removed 850 invasive treesoRemoved 404 lbs of invasive weedsostabilized 3,750 feet of stream bank and restored 14.4 acres oSecured state funding for restoration and other environmental projects in Tahoe through:Prop 68 in CA which passed in June of 2019Sponsored Pop 3 in CA which failed to pass the November electionsContinued to lobby for funding through federal Lake Tahoe Restoration ActControlling weeds: Aquatic weeds have already become established in Lake Tahoe and are spreading rapidly. To keep track of these alien-to-our-lake-plants, we created an app that visitors and citizen-scientists can use to help us identify where weeds are taking hold. Our in-house scientists are then able to monitor weed outbreaks and test new technologies to combat their spread. Our hope is to be able to quickly identify problem areas in the Lake and deploy tested technology to control weeds, protecting the Lakes clarity. In 2018 we:oCreated an app that visitors and citizen-scientists can use to help us identify where weeds are taking hold. Our in-house scientists are then able to monitor weed outbreaks and test new technologies to combat their spread.oInstalled a bubble curtain at the mouth of the Tahoe Keys to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive weedsoFound 7 new infestations of weeds that had spread in Lake Tahoe and worked with agencies and volunteers to removeoCertified 532 volunteers who completed almost 900 surveysoIn the Tahoe Keys we:Installed bubble curtain at mouth of TKPOA channel into Lake TahoeFinalized Laminar Flow Aeration project so can be installed in spring 2019Began work on the Tahoe Keys Lagoon Restoration Stakeholder ProcessProtecting our Shoreline: Tahoes shoreline beauty is deteriorating rapidly in some areas. Algae blooms, sediment, water weeds, and non-native clams are big problems. The shoreline ecosystem is rapidly changing. Trash and graffiti mar beaches and boulder areas. In 2018 the League helped to protect our Shorelines by:oEnsuring the adopting of a new Shoreline Plan which:Required agreements between jurisdictions to enable enforcementImproved educational program with smartphone appIncluded regulations for marinas and boat rentals along with incentives for environmental improvementDetailed plans that for climate change adaptationoLead a successful campaign to ban Polystyrene in the City of South Lake Tahoe that was supported by our data from our trash cleanupsoUsed KTB cleanup data to inform and pass a polystyrene ban that went into effect Oct.Fighting pollution: Stormwater runoff is the largest source of pollution that degrades the Lakes clarity. Our in-house scientists train local citizens, school groups and community organizations to be watchdogs in charge of monitoring pollution, so we can stop it before it enters our Lake. We also support efforts to reduce greenhouse gases emissions that cause climate change. Our vision for Tahoe is one where the general public, visitors, core volunteers, community members and better businesses are all an active part of the solution to protecting our Lakes clarity. Most recently, we were able to bring alternative transportation methods like Lime bikes and microtransit like Chariot to South Lake. These smart transportation ideas encourage visitors and locals to use greener methods of transportation. Our transportation and stormwater accomplishments in 2018:oBike and scootershare programs:Our bikeshare service came back and expanded service in the South Shore including electric scooters in the fleet.The program employed 40 local employees218,131 miles were ridden on bikes and scooters which saved 193,481 lbs of CO2oWe trained 17 new Pipe Keepers through our Pipe Keepers citizen science program and completed the first annual Biannual Basin Blitz. We also engaged Pipe Keeper volunteers in new online forms. 40 pipe assessments were conducted and samples analyzed.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “The league to save lake tahoe is dedicated to protecting and restoring the environmental health, sustainability, and scenic beauty of the lake tahoe basin. we focus on water quality and its clarity for the preservation of a pristine lake for future generations. to realize our mission, we have strategically identified four priority campaigns: combating pollution, promoting restoration, tackling invasive species and protecting our shorelines. we advocate for the lake by ensuring strong environmental protections through innovative policy development.we educate and engage the public about how to get involved and take action to protect lake tahoe.we collaborate by working with agencies and organizations to find solutions to environmental challenges facing lake tahoe.we communicate proactively through clear and concise messaging and accessible information to build trust equity and transparency in our actions and strategies to achieve our mission.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “The league to save lake tahoe is dedicated to protecting and restoring the environmental health, sustainability, and scenic beauty of the lake tahoe basin. we focus on water quality and its clarity for the preservation of a pristine lake for future generations.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as CA.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2019 to be 2608 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2019, they have 24 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $77,804.
- The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 20 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1957.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $1,149,347 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $155,891 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.