by Jeff Cowen | May 26, 2023
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Jeff Cowen, 775-589-5278 For Immediate Release, May 26, 2023 Lake Tahoe, CA/NV —As Lake Tahoe’s water level nears its maximum height from a record snowpack, agencies helping protect the region from aquatic invasive species (AIS) are preparing...
by Jeff Cowen | Oct 31, 2022
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – As Lake Tahoe watercraft inspections shift to winter operations, inspectors report intercepting far fewer vessels this year with aquatic invasive species (AIS) onboard. They credit improvements to the program as part of the reason. The Tahoe...
by Jeff Cowen | May 24, 2022
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Cheyanne Neuffer [email protected] Inspections are required for powerboats, here is what is different about kayaks, paddleboards or electric surfboards Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – As summer in the Tahoe Basin begins to ramp up, boating does as...
by Jeff Cowen | Feb 28, 2022
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV — Boat transporters can call a new aquatic invasive species (AIS) hotline when planning to haul vessels across state lines to prevent the spread of invasive species and to help them with the watercraft inspection process. Transporters headed for Lake...
by News & Updates | Oct 25, 2021
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV — This Halloween, the scary side of Tahoe is not limited to above ground. The introduction of new aquatic invasive species threatens to wreak havoc on Lake Tahoe’s ecosystem and recreational amenities. Despite hurdles from COVID-19, hazardous air...
by News & Updates | Aug 26, 2021
Stateline, Nevada – Watercraft inspection stations at Lake Tahoe that help to prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species (AIS) are closed until further notice due to hazardous air quality and wildfire precautions, according to Lake Tahoe Watercraft...
by Jeff Cowen | Jun 12, 2021
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV — Newly purchased boats are increasing the risk of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) to Lake Tahoe. When purchasing a used watercraft, boaters need to understand the launch history of the vessel and how purchasing watercraft from other states can...
by Jeff Cowen | Apr 29, 2021
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – As inspection stations open Saturday for the first time this year, agencies managing Tahoe’s aquatic invasive species boat inspection program expect a strong start to the season and possibly long waits, according to the Tahoe Regional Planning...
by Jeff Cowen | Mar 31, 2021
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV — An optional online appointment system for Tahoe boat inspections opens 8 a.m. April 1 on this site as a complement to drop-in inspection service, according to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Tahoe Resource Conservation District who lead...
by Jeff Cowen | Jan 22, 2021
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV — The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board has approved updates to Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection fees and added enhancements to make inspections more convenient following an unprecedented year for the program, the agency said...