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ALPINE MEADOWS, SPOONER SUMMIT & MEYERS STATIONS OPEN

April 29, 2013 By

Spring is here and three of the five Lake Tahoe Roadside Inspection Stations are now OPEN for inspections and decontaminations. Their hours of operation are going to be Sunday-Wednesday from 8:30am-5:30pm and Thursday-Saturday from 8:00am-8:00pm, 7 days a week.

The two remaining Inspection Stations, Homewood and Northstar, will be open for business starting on Thursday, May 23rd, 2013. Their hours of operation will be Thursday-Sunday from 8:30am-5:30pm and Monday-Wednesday the station will be closed.

We look forward to another successful season of preventing aquatic invasive species from harming Lake Tahoe Regional waters and greatly appreciate your cooperation and support for the boat inspection program.  Happy boating and remember to CLEAN, DRAIN & DRY your boat prior to your inspection to help save you time and money!

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Special Inspection Notice 4/22-4/26

April 2, 2013 By

During the week of 4/22/13-4/26/13 the Cave Rock and Lake Forest boat launches will only be accepting boats with intact Lake Tahoe inspection seals.  The Sand Harbor boat launch will be CLOSED on Friday 4/26/13.  NO INSPECTIONS will be available at Cave Rock or Lake Forest for boats without an inspection seal and will be done on a reservation basis only by calling 1-888-824-6267.  

Normal winter operations and hours will begin again at all locations on Saturday 4/27/13. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause and thank you for your cooperation.

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2013 Inspection Stickers NOW available!

April 2, 2013 By

The 2013 Lake Tahoe Inspection Stickers are now available at Cave Rock, Sand Harbor and Lake Forest.  Inspections for boats without blue Lake Tahoe wire inspection seals are  only available at Cave Rock and Lake Forest,  Sand Harbor will only accept sealed boats. We will sell 2013 stickers at the 2012 price for the month of January. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will release the 2013 fee structure February 1st (no major changes or increases expected for inspection cost, some changes anticipated to the decontamination fees). If you have any questions please call the hotline at 888-824-6267.

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Roadside Inspection Stations are Closed for the Season

September 17, 2012 By

Currently all Roadside Inspection Stations are CLOSED for the season and Tahoe RCD inspectors have moved back to Cave Rock and Lake Forest boat ramps for winter boat inspections.

Beginning Monday, 10/1/2012, watercraft WITHOUT an intact Lake Tahoe wire inspection seal will be required to visit Cave Rock or Lake Forest boat launches to be inspected prior to launching (weather permitting). New inspections can only be performed during DAYLIGHT hours where enough ambient light is available to properly inspect the vessel and its compartments. Hot water decontaminations will continue to be available (additional fees may apply) during the month of October from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for boats that are not Clean, Drained & Dry at Cave Rock and Lake Forest only. Please understand that decontaminations may not be available when outside temperatures reach below freezing.

Decontaminations required on boats without an intact Lake Tahoe wire inspection seal from Nov-Spring of 2013 will be done on a reservation basis only (weather permitting).

Winter weather may affect winter inspection location hours of operation, and any delays or closures will be posted on this website and on the 888-824-6267 Hotline. During the winter there are other launching facilities open, but NO INSPECTIONS will be available at these locations and only boats with INTACT Lake Tahoe wire inspection seals will be permitted to launch. Boaters should contact those facilities directly for their winter hours of operation.

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Closure Notice for Homewood & Spooner Station: Sunday 9/9

September 3, 2012 By

The Homewood & Spooner Summit Inspection Stations will be CLOSED on Sunday 9/9/12 due to an event conflict. No inspections will be provided at Meeks Bay, Obexer’s, Cave Rock and Sand Harbor boat launches and only sealed boats will be permitted to launch. If you need an inspection please visit one of the other 3 open Inspection Stations: Meyers, Northstar, or Alpine Meadows.

Please remember to Clean, Drain & Dry your boat every time to protect your waters from aquatic invasive species.

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New Inspection Station Hours through End of the Summer Season

August 24, 2012 By

Beginning Saturday, August 25th the Spooner Summit, Alpine Meadows and Meyers Inspection Station hours will be changing to 8am-7pm. The Homewood and Northstar Inspection Station hours will remain the same through the end of the summer season.

The official end of the summer season for the Roadside Inspection Stations will be September 30th, 2012, with the exception of the Northstar Station closing on September 20th, 2012.

Starting October 1st, 2012 all boat inspections will be conducted at the Lake Forest boat ramp near Tahoe City and the Cave Rock State Park boat launch on the East shore. The Sand Harbor State Park boat launch will be launching Lake Tahoe wire sealed boats ONLY during the winter season, as long as lake levels permit. Winter inspection and launching hours are typically 6am-4pm daily, but are subject to change due to weather conditions and lake levels. All launch ramp closures or delays will be posted on www.TahoeBoatInspections.com and on the Hotline at 888-824-6267. Contact private marinas or launches directly for their winter hours of operation.

 

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Roadside Inspection Stations Now Open for 2012 Season

April 24, 2012 By

It is officially boating season and we are excited to announce that the Roadside Inspection Stations are now open. We have the same 5 stations as last year: Alpine Meadows, Northstar, Spooner, Meyers and Homewood (click here for hours of operation).

All boats with intact wire inspection seals, who want a Tahoe Only sticker, may go directly to the launching facility of their choice to purchase their 2012 Tahoe Only sticker. Boats without the wire inspection seal are required to stop by one of the 5 Roadside Inspection Stations to get an inspection, wire seal and purchase their 2012 Tahoe In & Out sticker or 7 Day Launch Pass for inspections (Current Watercraft Inspection Fees). Tahoe In & Out stickers and 7 Day Launch Passes are only sold at the Roadside Inspection Stations.

Want to save some time and money?? Make sure your boat is Clean, Drained & Dry prior to your inspection, because additional fees apply for hot water decontaminations this year on boats that are not CLEAN, DRAINED & DRY.

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Sand Harbor now open on Friday’s

April 3, 2012 By

Good News boaters! Beginning on April 6th, the Sand Harbor boat ramp will be open on Friday’s, as well as Saturday’s and Sunday’s from 6am-2pm (weather permitting). Only sealed boats may launch at this facility and through the end of April any boat needing an inspection can visit the Cave Rock or Lake Forest boat ramps during daylight hours, 6am-4pm 7 days a week (weather permitting). All inspections will return to the Roadside Inspection Stations in May 2012, so please plan accordingly. Remember to Clean, Drain & Dry your boat after EVERY use. Happy Spring Boating! ~JB

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