Over $1,000,000 from the sale of NV Lake Tahoe license plates (NV-LTPL) will be used to support sustainable recreation and stewardship, aquatic invasive species removal, and other initiatives in the Tahoe Basin.
The Nevada Division of State Lands (NDSL) is pleased to report that the following significant environmental improvement projects are supported by the over one million dollars in NV-LTLP earnings this year.
Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Fish Management Structure:
- NDSL will work with the Nevada Department of Wildlife to build a permanent fish passage structure in Third Creek, Incline Village. This will enhance fish conservation efforts, including the restoration of the native and endangered Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, supporting sustainable fishing practices in the region, while fostering community engagement through educational outreach. Construction is currently slated for summer 2026.
Tunnel Creek Backcountry Alternative Trail:
- The Nevada Division of State Parks will construct approximately 1.7 miles of natural surface, sustainable multi-use trail within Nevada State Parks on the Tunnel Creek Trail. The Tunnel Creek Trail is the primary access point from Incline Village to the backcountry of Spooner Lake State Park and is highly popular with visitors. Trail construction is planned to be completed in summer 2025.
Sand Harbor Portable Waterless Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Machine:
- To combat the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS), NV-LTLP funding will allow Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) to purchase a user-operated vessel cleaning machine and mobile trailer for use at Sand Harbor State Park. The CD3 machine is part of the effort by TRPA, the Tahoe Resource Conservation District, and park staff to educate users of non-motorized boating equipment, such as kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, in how to properly clean, drain, and dry their recreational equipment to prevent the introduction and spread of AIS. The CD3 machine will make its appearance at Sand Harbor in summer 2025.
Spooner Lake State Park Backcountry Facilities:
- To address the growing numbers of recreational users, the Nevada Division of State Parks will use NV-LTLP funding to install modernized restroom facilities in the backcountry of Spooner Lake State Park. Installation of the new facility is scheduled for Summer 2025.
According to the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, projects that contribute to the preservation and restoration of Lake Tahoe's distinctive natural environment are funded annually by the proceeds from the sale and renewal of Nevada Lake Tahoe license plates.
More than 34,000 Nevadans have renewed or bought a Nevada Lake Tahoe license plate, supporting this important work.
The NV-LTLP program has raised over $14 million and provided funding for more than 186 preservation and restoration projects on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe since the first license plates were sold in February 1998.
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Additionally, NDSL is happy to report that it will receive $1,400,000 in Navigable Water Fees to support a significant park infrastructure project.
The current boat ramp will be extended farther into the lake as part of the Cave Rock State Park Boating Access Enhancement Project, enabling year-round use of both lanes and accommodating boats up to 30 feet in length.
This will improve boating visitors' access to recreation. Along with extending the current rock jetty and stabilizing the shoreline, the project will construct a new ramp walkway for tourists.
The construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2026.
