Clean, Drain, and Dry

Plan ahead for mandatory inspections and decontaminations to protect Lake Tahoe. 

Clean, Drain, and Dry

Plan ahead for mandatory inspections and decontaminations to protect Lake Tahoe. 

Clean, Drain, and Dry

Plan ahead for mandatory inspections and decontaminations to protect Lake Tahoe. 

Protect Tahoe from Golden Mussels

Invasive golden mussels, a species never before seen in North America, were discovered nearby in California—threatening Lake Tahoe. Mandatory decontaminations prevent introduction on motorized watercraft, but we must all take steps to protect Tahoe, Echo, and Fallen Leaf Lakes. Clean, Drain, Dry all gear that touches the water. To learn how to self inspect your non-motorized gear, click here.
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The need for inspections at Lake Tahoe

Watercraft are a leading vector for spreading aquatic invasive species (AIS) into new waterways. Mandatory inspections and decontaminations stop aquatic invaders before they enter the water. Thank you for helping protect Lake Tahoe from the devastating environmental and economic impacts of aquatic invasive species.
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All watercraft and gear must be Clean, Drained, and Dry before and after launching to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Paddlers, kayakers, anglers, and other beachgoers are encouraged to watch the 5-minute training video to become certified Tahoe Keepers.
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News and Updates

Lake Tahoe Inspection Stops Golden Mussel Boat

Jun 3, 2026

LAKE TAHOE, CA/NV – Lake Tahoe watercraft inspectors stopped golden mussels from entering Lake Tahoe earlier this week during an aquatic invasive species inspection at the station in Meyers, Calif., program managers announced today. This is the second vessel...

Tahoe Boaters Encouraged to Clean, Drain, Dry this Season

May 8, 2026

Media Contact: Jeff Cowen | 775-589-5278 Inspection Program Contact: AIS@TRPA.gov | 888-824-6267 Boaters can save 50 percent on mandatory decontaminations at regional inspection stations Lake Tahoe, Nev./Calif. – As warmer days return to Lake Tahoe, boating season is...

Clean, Drain, and Dry outreach protecting Tahoe

May 1, 2026

Prevention is the lake’s best protection against invasive golden mussels This article was originally published in Tahoe In Depth, Issue 32, Spring 2026. Invasive golden mussels are one of the greatest threats to Lake Tahoe. Discovered in the Sacramento-San Joaquin...

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