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Since 1997, Lake Tahoe’s Environmental Improvement Program (EIP) has been the driving force behind the basin’s environmental restoration. From restoring lake-filtering meadows to improving bike and pedestrian paths, the EIP drives investments in projects that protect water quality, reduce wildfire risk, restore ecosystems, and support sustainable recreation.
Learn more about the EIP.
EIP Overview | Basin-Wide Improvements
Watersheds and Water Quality
Forest Health
Sustainable Recreation and Transportation
Science, Stewardship, and Accountability
EIP Focus Area
EIP Accomplishments | By the Numbers
acres treated to remove aquatic invasive weeds and Asian clams
acres of forest treated to reduce hazardous fuels
The
2024-25 Restoration in Progress
report is now available.
EIP accomplishments are reported for 1997 - present
EIP Projects | Best In Basin
Upper Truckee River and Marsh Restoration
Upper Truckee River Marsh
Project Number
01.02.01.0027
Action Priority
Restore Priority Meadows, Wetlands, and Lake Tahoe Tributaries
Implementers
California Tahoe Conservancy
Stage
Post-Implementation
Duration
2020 - 2025
The Project is a large, ecosystem restoration project on the Upper Truckee River and marsh. In 2025, the Conservancy completed the project that includes new pilot channels and wetlands, an accessible to all pedestrian trail to Lake Tahoe, and aquatic invasive species removal.
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Class I Bike Path: East San Bernardino - West San Bernardino
At the bridge over the Upper Truckee River, view to the east
Project Number
03.02.02.0027
Action Priority
Build and Enhance Trail Networks
Implementers
El Dorado County, CA
Stage
Completed
Duration
2022 - 2024
Open to the public in fall 2023, the Class I shared use path between West San Bernardino Ave and East San Bernardino Ave provides a connection over the Upper Truckee River and provides access to Washoe Meadows State Park, Tahoe Paradise Park, and the Meyers Elementary School in the community of Meyers. The project links the bike lane facilities along North Upper Truckee Rd from the west and Apache Ave to the east via a Class 3 (bike route) through signage along West San Bernardino Ave and East San Bernardino Ave.
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Spooner Frontcountry Improvements Phase 1
New visitor center nearing completion.
Project Number
03.01.02.0096
Action Priority
Improve Public Recreation Facilities
Implementers
Nevada Tahoe Resource Team – Nevada Division of State Parks, Nevada Tahoe Resource Team
Stage
Completed
Duration
2021 - 2023
The project includes reevaluation and redesign of the existing Spooner Lake front country facilities. Activities will include conceptual planning and design for the entire Spooner project area , and Phase 1 construction. Phase 1 will include a Visitor Center and Amphitheater, interpretive elements, entrance road improvements, pathways, and way-finding signage.
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Post-Caldor Fire Stream Aggradation using Beaver Dam Analogues: Saxon and Trout Creeks
Completed Post-Assisted Log Structure
Project Number
01.02.01.0098
Action Priority
Restore Priority Meadows, Wetlands, and Lake Tahoe Tributaries
Implementers
Nevada Tahoe Conservation District
Stage
Post-Implementation
Duration
2022 - 2025
The watersheds within and downstream of the Caldor Fire Scar presented an opportunity to use the expected erosion from the landscape to promote channel aggradation within incised areas of the creeks. 80 BDAs were installed along Saxon and Trout Creeks, concentrated in areas that benefited from channel aggradation and riparian width expansion potential. Monitoring has shown a more dynamic channel morphology, increased aquatic species habitat complexity, channel aggradation, increased inset floodplains and improved floodplain connectivity. BDA projects can extend restoration efforts into remote areas where conventional projects would be cost prohibitive.
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Microplastics Beach Clean Up
Bebot operation
Project Number
04.02.02.0012
Action Priority
Utilize Innovative Technology
Implementers
League to Save Lake Tahoe, ECO-CLEAN Solutions, Little Bird Alliance
Stage
Implementation
Duration
2022 - 2026
The ECO-CLEAN Bot is an all-electric, solar + battery powered beach sifting robot that sifts and cleaners beaches without causing harmful degradation to the native flora and fauna. ECO-CLEAN BOT has the ability to clean over 3,000 sq/meters of beach per hour without emitting any fossil fuels. We feel this tool will remarkably change the way local agencies, jurisdictions, resorts and private residences clean their beaches. Removal of harmful macro plastics and debris is critical to preserving our natural wonders.
ECO-CLEAN SOLUTIONS is proud to announce the deployment of the BEBOT Beach Cleaner in Lake Tahoe Summer 2022.
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