Become a Tahoe Keeper
Protect Lake Tahoe! Being a Tahoe Keeper is easy and free.
- Watch the video.
- Take the quiz.
- Once you have passed the quiz, register.
- Pick up your decal from the TRPA office or any watercraft inspection station.
- Go paddle on the Lake Tahoe Water Trail.
Follow @TahoeKeepers on social and tag us in your #CleanDrainDry adventures!
Attention eFoilers!
Hand launched watercraft with electric motors like hydrofoils, require an inspection prior to launch. Non-motorized watercraft, such as kayaks and paddleboards, are subject to inspection, but you are encouraged to be inspected for free at any watercraft inspection station, or if you are instructed to do so by trained staff at popular launch locations. We encourage all paddlers to become Tahoe Keepers and arrive Clean, Drained, and Dry.
Why worry about non-motorized watercraft?
Invasive species are spread through the transport of water and debris that can collect inside and on watercraft and gear. Non-motorized watercraft, such as kayaks and paddleboards, pose a threat of spreading aquatic invasive species (AIS). The threat has increased with the popularity of inflatable watercraft and easily transportable gear.
Fallen Leaf Lake, Echo Lakes, Angora Lakes, Spooner Lake, and most of the smaller lakes, streams, and rivers in the Tahoe Region do not have some of the invasive species present in Lake Tahoe. It’s up to us to keep it that way!
For more information, visit Frequently Ask Questions, or call 888-824-6267.
CD3: A Clean, Drain, Dry Machine
Where are the CD3 machines?
The CD3 machine is in hibernation, but we know paddlers aren’t.
Remember to Clean, Drain, and Dry your gear all times of the year! AIS can be transported even in winter conditions. Learn more about aquatic invasive species and their detrimental impacts here.
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Check out more ways to get involved with AIS prevention and the Lake Tahoe recreation community!
Paddle routes, rentals, and launch locations
Lake Tahoe Water Trail
The Lake Tahoe Water Trail is a 72-mile water route along the shoreline that connects launch and landing sites that include restrooms, wayfinding signage, parking, transit, and trash cans. Paddlers can plan their safe, fun, and eco-friendly paddle trip on the website that includes mapped paddle routes, water safety, Tahoe Boating app, wind and weather conditions, Tahoe paddle outfitters, and videos to become a Tahoe Keeper and how to Clean, Drain, and Dry your paddle gear.
Download the Tahoe Boating app
Learn to identify invasive species
Eyes on the Lake
Become a Community Scientist! Attend an Eyes on the Lake training, hosted by the League to Save Lake Tahoe. Through this volunteer citizen science program, you can help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive plants in the Lake Tahoe region and do your part to Keep Tahoe Blue. Learn how to identify aquatic invasive plants, report your findings, and protect where you play!
