Virginia Lakes Cleanup
Project Year: 2024
Pilot research in Virginia Lakes assesses submerged litter, invasive species, and habitat health—laying the groundwork for long-term ecosystem monitoring.
LEAP Program
Project Years:Annual
LEAP educates over 2,074 students on submerged litter and invasive species, with tailored lesson plans for all ages, thanks to partners like Pay It Forward Project.
Tahoe Boating Safety Campaign
Project Year: 2024
Clean Up The Lake's Make A Difference Media program is creating a comedy-series of boating safety videos for Lake Tahoe in partnership with TRPA, releasing in spring 2025.
Tahoe Keepers Training & Video
Project Year: 2024
Clean Up The Lake partnered with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to enhance Tahoe Keepers training with new in-person and digital content for concessionaire outreach.
Echo Lakes Pilot Research
Project Year: 2024
Overall findings appeared to be positive with lower levels of submerged litter and no noticeable signs of aquatic invasive species on the paths surveyed.
Donner Lake Deep Clean
Project Year: 2024
Deeper dives in Donner Lake found significant litter at 35-55 ft. Using nitrox gas & DPVs, divers will cover more ground safely and efficiently in future cleanups.
Lake Tahoe Litter Summit
Project Years:Annual
In 2024, Clean Up The Lake hosted the 2nd Annual Lake Tahoe Litter Summit, uniting 50+ leaders to tackle litter issues, form new committees, and drive solutions.
Lake Tahoe Buoyfield & Marina Cleanup
Project Year: 2024
The Lake Tahoe Buoyfield & Marina Cleanup targets concentrated litter areas missed during the 72-mile SCUBA cleanup, addressing buoyfields and marinas in need.
Lake Mary Cleanup
Project Year: 2024
SCUBA cleanup and invasive species survey project at Lake Mary from July 7-20, 2024, to protect water quality and habitats from litter and aquatic invasive species threats.
