UPDATE - September 1:
The Labor Day Cleanup took place today at Kings Beach State Recreation Area, where 70 volunteers helped clean up 14.74 acres, including the shoreline, park, and nearby businesses.
In total, 139.25 pounds (153 gallons) of waste was removed from the environment. Among the litter collected were 986 cigarette butts and 390 plastic food wrappers.
Keep Tahoe Blue noted that more volunteers participated this year than last.
While the overall weight and volume of waste were lower, volunteers collected more small pieces of trash, showing progress in reducing large litter items.
The organization reminds the public to help keep Tahoe beautiful by leaving places better than they found them and properly discarding even small pieces of trash.
ORIGINAL STORY - August 29:
Keep Tahoe Blue is looking for volunteers to help clean up Kings Beach State Recreation Area on Labor Day.
The 11th Annual Labor Day Cleanup will happen 8:30 – 11:30 am on Monday, September 1.
Volunteers will clean the beach and surrounding area.
Participants will get snacks and refreshments, and can take part in a raffle.
Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome an no prior experience is required. California State Parks, Arcade Belts, and Northstar California Resort are joining Keep Tahoe Blue to host the event.
MORE UPCOMING EVENTS:
Check keeptahoeblue.org/events for additional events:
* ‘Eyes on the Lake’ Invasive Species Training – August 31, Echo Lakes, CA
* Speaker Series: Building Sustainably – September 12, South Lake Tahoe, CA
* 28th Annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day – September 20, Stateline, NV
* Speaker Series: Adventures in Lake Science – October 2, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(Keep Tahoe Blue contributed to this report.)
