Clean, Drain, and Dry
Clean, Drain, and Dry
Clean, Drain, and Dry
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Reminder: Invasive New Zealand mudsnails have been detected in Lake Tahoe. Click here for important inspection program updates.
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.
The need for inspections at Lake Tahoe
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News and Updates
Lake Tahoe Inspectors Intercept Vessel with Highly Invasive Mussel
Contact: Jeff Cowen, 775-589-5278 | For Immediate Release: May 31, 2025 Lake Tahoe, Nev./Calif. — Lake Tahoe watercraft inspectors on Friday identified highly invasive golden mussels on a vessel at the Alpine Meadows, Calif. inspection station. This is the first...
Tahoe Boating Season Kicks Off with Stronger Protections
Threat of golden mussels prompts mandatory decontaminations Media Contact: Jeff Cowen | 775-589-5278 Inspection Program Contact: AIS@TRPA.gov | 888-824-6267 Lake Tahoe, Nev./Calif. – Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection stations, boat launches, and marinas are opening for...
TRPA Takes Action to Strengthen Boat Inspections
Golden mussels could be a greater threat than any other aquatic invader Contact: Jeff Cowen, 775-589-5278 Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board on Wednesday approved a critical update to the Lake Tahoe Watercraft Inspection...