Volunteers are invited to help clean up Tahoe beaches on Saturday

Keep Tahoe Blue is encouraging volunteers to help clean up Lake Tahoe's Beaches on the Fifth of July.

Keep Tahoe Blue is encouraging volunteers to help clean up Lake Tahoe's Beaches on the Fifth of July.

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On Saturday, Tahoe-lovers are invited to clean up, refresh, and revitalize the Lake’s sandy shores and surrounding areas as part of the 12th annual “Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue” Cleanup hosted by Keep Tahoe Blue.

“Every July 5, passionate volunteers pour in from inside and outside the region to take part in Tahoe’s largest cleanup event,” said Tahoe Blue Communications Director Chris Joseph. “Many repeat volunteers even plan their annual vacations so they can join. Together, their efforts exemplify how to take care of Tahoe.”

Keep Tahoe Blue is working together with beach managers, concessionaires, and businesses through its Tahoe Blue Beach program to “raise the bar for beach management.” Participating beaches are taking steps to make responsible, Lake-friendly recreation the easy and obvious choice for everyone who comes to the shore.

Zephyr Cove Resort, Tahoe Beach Club, Meeks Bay Resort, and Camp Richardson Resort are all taking part, as is Kings Beach with funding from TOT-TBID Dollars at Work which funds programs that promote community vitality, environmental stewardship, and economic health in North Lake Tahoe.

“Keep Tahoe Blue encourages everyone to protect where you play this holiday weekend and all summer-long,” Joseph said. “With just a few small actions, you can do your part.”


  • Keep the beach clean. Dispose of all trash — even if it’s not yours — in a trash can or dumpster.
  • Pack a Tahoe beach bag. Instead of buying single-use plastics, bring your reusable water bottle and utensils, and a trash bag for waste.
  • Respect wildlife. Food scraps are dangerous for wildlife. Make sure it all goes in the trash.
  • Clean, Drain and Dry every piece of gear you plan to put in the water to stop harmful aquatic invasive species, like golden mussels, from spreading.
  • Avoid the traffic. Carpool, ride your bike, or take other alternative transportation.
  • Leave what you find. Leave rocks, plants, and other natural objects right where they are.
  • Be patient and kind. We're all here to have a good time. Respect others and remember, you’re in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
  • Share these tips with visitors, friends, and family.