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A flying car demonstration and electric boat cruises highlight this year's Lake Tahoe clean transport showcase. The fourth annual forum brings together innovators protecting the alpine lake's pristine environment.
The iconic Cal Neva Resort, where Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, and JFK once stayed, is getting a $298 million makeover after sitting empty since 2013. The Lake Tahoe Proper Resort and Casino will preserve Hollywood's golden era glamour while bringing new life to the historic property.
After community concerns, the U.S. Forest Service is skipping herbicides for the next two years in its massive Lake Tahoe reforestation project. The agency will rely on hand thinning and mechanical methods to restore 11,700 acres burned in the 2021 Caldor Fire.
David Jinkens, a founding board member who helped launch California's premier economic development organization in 1980, just received its highest honor for a lifetime of strengthening communities. The South Lake Tahoe City Council member and retired city manager will receive the 2026 Local Economic Development Champion Award for transforming his region's economy over four decades.
Over 90 volunteers in South Lake Tahoe are proving that small acts of service create massive impact, delivering more than 91,000 meals and transforming young readers one book at a time. The Marcella Foundation just celebrated these everyday heroes who are quietly building a stronger community.
A South Tahoe high school senior just proved that hands-on career programs work. Kezdon Wigart earned a wildland firefighter position before even receiving his diploma.
When a swimmer began drowning 300 feet from shore at Eagle Lake, 24-year-old Modesto firefighter Zion Maghoney didn't hesitate to plunge into the water. What followed was a harrowing rescue that pushed him to his physical limit and brought four strangers together to save a life. #
Hall of Famer John Smoltz is feeling better than ever at 59, thanks to two new hips and a renewed golf game. After finishing second last year, he's ready to claim his first American Century Championship title in July.
Former Olympic tennis player Mardy Fish claimed his third American Century Championship title at Lake Tahoe, showcasing how athletic excellence translates across sports. The 44-year-old dominated the celebrity golf tournament with a commanding performance that outpaced NBA star Stephen Curry and hockey legend Joe Pavelski.
Researchers livestreamed a dive 1,300 feet down to Lake Superior's darkest depths, revealing thriving life and important clues about the lake's health. The mission showed that even extreme underwater environments can teach us how to protect the Great Lakes.
Volunteers across Southwest Michigan will gather at Lake Michigan beaches this month to mark 35 years of removing plastic pollution from Great Lakes shorelines. The Alliance for the Great Lakes is making it easy for anyone to join the effort or even lead their own cleanup event.
Tiny insect larvae in Lake Malawi dive over 650 feet deep every day using air sacs that withstand pressure that should crush them. Their surprising toughness is rewriting what scientists thought they knew about why insects never conquered the ocean.
Researchers discovered a massive freshwater reservoir hiding beneath Utah's shrinking Great Salt Lake, offering unexpected hope as the state faces its worst drought in decades. The ancient water, trapped thousands of feet underground, could help fight toxic dust clouds threatening nearby communities.
Researchers have discovered an ancient hunting ground 100 feet below Lake Huron's surface, revealing how humans lived 9,000 years ago on a land bridge now lost to time. The preserved structures offer an untouched glimpse into how early Americans hunted caribou and survived in the ancient Great Lakes region.
All-volunteer search and rescue teams in California's Tahoe region prepare daily for avalanche emergencies, using specialized equipment and extensive training to bring people home safely. Their commitment proves that heroes don't need paychecks to answer the call.
Vermont's Lakes and Ponds Program needs volunteers to monitor over 800 lakes and ponds this summer. Since 1979, citizen scientists have helped track water quality, invasive species, and harmful algal blooms across the state.
Sixty-six graduating seniors at South Tahoe High School received over $300,000 in scholarships from 58 local donors who believe in their dreams. The community's generosity handed out 220 individual awards to help these students build their futures.
Hidden in the Himalayas at 14,100 feet, Chandratal Lake earns its "Moon Lake" nickname from its crescent shape and surreal ability to reflect moonlight like a mirror. The remote glacial lake transforms through shades of blue each day, offering trekkers a pristine sanctuary untouched by human development.
Scientists discovered a massive underground thermal lake in southern Albania that now holds the world record for largest underground lake on Earth. The turquoise waters of Lake Neuron have been hiding beneath the surface for thousands of years, completely unknown until 2021.
A new book reveals how scientists are using lessons from a miraculous lake rescue in California to save vital ecosystems across the American West. Even unlikely allies are joining the fight to restore these forgotten natural treasures.
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