One of Lake Tahoe's most popular beaches could soon become easier for more people to enjoy, and a new matching campaign is giving donors the chance to help make it happen.
The Tahoe Fund announced it is partnering with the California Tahoe Conservancy to support accessibility improvements at Waterman’s Landing beach in Carnelian Bay. Through the campaign, every donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $75,000 thanks to a Tahoe Fund donor.
The project focuses on Patton Landing Beach, commonly known as Waterman’s Landing, one of the most visited beaches on Tahoe's North Shore. The beach is a popular destination for swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding, and it also serves as the home of adaptive paddling programs operated by the Tahoe Waterman Foundation.
As part of the improvements, the California Tahoe Conservancy plans to install a new boardwalk and picnic area while upgrading the site's facilities. Organizers said the goal is to make the recreation area more accessible so more people can enjoy time at Lake Tahoe.
"Everyone deserves the chance to experience the magic of Lake Tahoe, and now you can help make this a reality for so many, especially those with mobility challenges," said Amy Berry, CEO of the Tahoe Fund. "This amazing matching opportunity means that your donation will go twice as far to transform this beloved beach into an accessible hub for summer activities."
Jason Vasques, executive director of the Conservancy, said the improvements will help address a lack of accessible opportunities for people with disabilities to get on the water.
"Not enough opportunities exist at Lake Tahoe for people with disabilities to access the water and experience paddling on the Lake," said Jason Vasques, executive director of the Conservancy. "With the Tahoe Waterman Foundation running adaptive paddling programs from this beach, we know that the improvements we make are going to directly benefit this community and make it easier and safer for everyone to enjoy time out on Lake Tahoe."
In addition to matching donations up to $75,000, the Tahoe Fund is offering a limited number of engraved bears to donors who contribute $25,000. Gifts of $1,000 or more will also be recognized at the site.
More information about the campaign and donation opportunities is available at tahoefund.org/watermanslanding.
