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Annual Report 2015–2016 ANNUAL R E P O R T 2015–2016 Together Creating a Legacy CONTENTS 1 Letter from the CEO & Chair of the Board 4 Tahoe Fund Project Portfolio 5 Aquatic Invasive Species Removal 7 Watershed Restoration 9 Recreation Improvements 15 Environmental Stewardship 17 License Plate Program 20 Dollar Program 21 2015 Founders Circle Dinner 23 2015 Lake Tahoe Summit 26 Dawn Patrol 27 2015/2016 Board of Directors 29 Stewardship Circle Program 31 Founders Circle Donors 34 Friends of Tahoe Donors 39 Incline Bike Path Donors 2014–2016 47 Financials Cover image courtesy of Abe Blair DEAR TAHOE FUND FRIENDS, the 2015/16 annual report summarizing around the Lake and has helped raise over $425,000 the Fiscal Year that ended on March 31, 2016 is for our efforts. The Stewardship Circle campaign a celebratory one. This Annual Report commemo- continues to grow our support base with multi-year rates the first five years of operations of the Tahoe commitments from individuals and organizations. Fund and the work we have been able to accomplish We also commend the group of donors that preceded with the generous support of our many donors. all others, the Founders Circle members who chari- This brief look back applauds the projects that tably donated over $1 million to lay the foundation have been completed, while serving as a reminder of the Tahoe Fund. of the work that still needs to be done to help restore and enhance Lake Tahoe. Thank you to all of the individuals, businesses and foundations who have invested in the efforts of the Since 2010, the generous donors to the Tahoe Tahoe Fund to restore the Lake’s famed clarity, Fund have raised over $4.5 million and helped improve outdoor recreation, and inspire greater complete 17 environmental improvement projects. stewardship. There is still much work to be done, These projects have removed harmful aquatic and with your long-term support we will create a invasive species, restored critical watersheds, legacy for generations to come. improved recreation amenities around the Basin and inspired environmental stewardship projects Sincerely, that will create future caretakers of this beautiful mountain treasure. We are also commemorating the growth of our programs that support the sustainable resources of the Tahoe Fund. The Green Bucks dollar donation program now has over 25 participating businesses Tim Cashman, Chair Amy Berry, CEO 1 TAHOE FUND PROJECT PORTFOLIO the tahoe fund project portfolio gives in the Basin and is poised to complete many more a snapshot of the wonderful work that we are able with the help of the private community. We look to accomplish by joining public and private efforts. forward to expanding our portfolio of projects to Since 2010 the Tahoe Fund has successfully com- restore and enhance the stunning environment of pleted over 15 environmental improvement projects Lake Tahoe. Aquatic Invasive Species Removal • Rabe Meadow Bike Path • Emerald Bay Asian Clam Removal • Sand Harbor Beach Improvements • Ski Run Channel AIS Weed Control Project • Van Sickle Bi-State Park • Tahoe City AIS Weed Control Project • West Shore Bike Trail • Watercraft Inspection Station Sponsorship Environmental Stewardship Watershed Restoration • Environmental Education Fund • Angora Creek Bridge Replacement • Tahoe In-Depth • Blackwood Creek/Eagle Rock Trail Restoration • Take Care Campaign • Incline/3rd Creek Restoration • UC Davis State of the Lake Report Recreation Improvements • Incline to Sand Harbor Bike Path • Lakeside Bike Trail 4 AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL Tahoe City AIS Weed Control Project 2014 Granted: $37,950 Emerald Bay Asian Clam Removal Partners: Tahoe Resource Conservation District, California Department of Parks and Recreation, 2012 Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, University of Granted: $38,750 Nevada Partners: California State Parks, UC Davis, aquatic invasive species are a serious threat Lahontan Water Quality Control Board, Tahoe to the crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe. Aquatic Resource Conservation District, Tahoe Regional invaders such as Eurasian watermilfoil, Asian clam Planning Agency River. Locally trained crews hand picked the weeds and brown bullhead catfish have already established from the shallow shores using proven best practices. within emerald bay, a small, fast-multiplying in Lake Tahoe. These non-native species change the In deeper areas, divers were sent to the bottom of invader known as the Asian clam threatens to over- natural make-up of the waters and threaten to sig- the Lake to smother the plants with thick rubber whelm the nearshore ecosystem of this world-famous nificantly reduce the recreational use of the Lake and has ever been tried on this scale. The Tahoe Fund mats. Both practices have been shown to have great inlet. In 2012, a team of scientists and divers covered surrounding rivers. This project implemented control donors provided funding to treat the remaining success in restoring the near shore environment approximately five acres of the lake bottom with and removal efforts for Eurasian watermilfoil at the half-acre area of the population that was left back to its original pristine manner. black rubber matting to smother the clams by cutting mouth of the Tahoe City Dam and down the Truckee off their oxygen supply. It was the largest Asian clam untreated. The rubber mats were removed in late control project in the lake’s history and the first time 2014 and initial testing has estimated at least a the technique, developed by UC Davis researchers, 90% mortality rate. Watercraft Inspection Station Sponsorship Ski Run Channel AIS Weed 2014 Control Project Granted: $10,000 2014 Partners: AIS Working Group Granted: $13,500 the lake tahoe region Aquatic Invasive Partners: Tahoe Resource Conservation District, Species Program (AIS Program) is implemented California Tahoe Conservancy by over 40 federal, state, and local partners that the ski run channel in South Lake Tahoe is are committed to preventing the introduction or infested with Eurasian watermilfoil and curly-leaf spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Lake pondweed, aquatic invasive plants that threaten Tahoe. Recreational activities involving watercraft the clarity of the Lake. The high volume of traffic (i.e. motorized vessels, personal watercraft, kayaks, primary prevention element of the AIS Program, through the channel, notably commercial daily allowed the continued treatment and removal of canoes, inflatables) and/or fishing are the most aiming to stop the spread of new aquatic invasive cruises to Emerald Bay, spread the invasive plants these hazardous weeds to restore the near shore likely sources of the introduction of AIS into Lake species by screening all watercraft before launching to other pristine areas of the Lake. This project clarity around the Lake. Tahoe. The Watercraft Inspection Program is the into Lake Tahoe. 5 6 WATERSHED RESTORATION Angora Creek Bridge Replacement 2013 Granted: $15,000 Partner: California Department of Parks and Recreation (CA State Parks) angora creek, a tributary of the Upper Truckee River, flows through the high meadows and conifer forests of Washoe Meadows State Park near Meyers, CA. The creek has been the site of several recent projects to restore damage caused by historic grazing replace temporary crossings that hindered park practices, road and sewer construction, and the users and caused severe stream bank erosion, which 2007 Angora fire. A new meandering channel now introduced fine sediments into Lake Tahoe. The supports thriving fish and plant communities. To new bridge now protects the river and lake and complete the restoration efforts, California State serves as a hub for hikers, bikers, birders, and Parks sought out funding for a bridge that would other visitors to this jewel of Tahoe’s south shore. Incline/3rd Creek Restoration Blackwood Creek/Eagle Rock Trail 2012 Restoration Granted: $10,550 2012 Partners: IVGID, US Army Corps of Engineers, Granted: $30,100 Nevada Division of State Lands Partner: California Tahoe Conservancy the third and incline creek watershed the lower blackwood creek and Eagle was Nevada’s highest priority restoration project in Rock Restoration Project restored one of Tahoe’s Lake Tahoe. It contributed more fine sediment that most impaired watersheds and created a new trail damaged the clarity of Lake Tahoe than any other on the Lake’s beautiful west shore, just five miles its riparian areas were restored, fish and wildlife watershed in Nevada. The first two phases of this improvements on Third Creek from Lakeshore south of Tahoe City. The project was the final piece habitat improved, and an interpretive kiosk installed. collaborative inter-agency project were completed Drive to Lake Tahoe, and on Third and Incline of a comprehensive inter-agency effort to restore A new trail was also built to the summit of Eagle in 2009 and 2010 by the Incline Village General Creeks from Incline Way to State Route 28. To the watershed. Blackwood Creek contributed over Rock, providing a 20-minute walk to stunning views Improvement District (IVGID), the US Army allow for safe, stabilized foot traffic across both 1,900 tons of fine sediment per year to Lake Tahoe, of Lake Tahoe. Camping, picnic tables, restrooms, Corps of Engineers, and the Nevada Division of creeks, pedestrian bridges and stairs were included more per area unit than any other watershed in the and beach access are just minutes away at Kaspian State Lands. Portions of Third Creek were restored, in the project design. The project has significantly Tahoe Basin. Through
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