All non-motorized watercraft (including inflatables) must be Cleaned, Drained and Dry before launching at Lake Tahoe, moving around the lake, and any surrounding lakes and waterways to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) that will ruin Lake Tahoe. Paddleboards and kayaks with electric motors MUST be inspected at a TahoeBoatInspections.com
ATTENTION: New Zealand Mudsnails were discovered in Lake Tahoe! Click here to learn how to prevent their spread.
Paddlers are required to self-inspect their watercraft and gear and ensure it is 100% clean, drained, and DRY. Inflatable paddle gear is arriving with water collected in folds and storage bags, and paddles full of water. If you find contaminants on your paddle craft or gear – OR – you recently visited infected waters, you MUST go to an inspection station for a free decontamination. Learn more at TahoeBoatInspections.com.
AIS Can Destroy Lake Tahoe and Paddling
Asian clams, Eurasian watermilfoil and New Zealand Mudsnails have changed Tahoe’s ecosystem and threaten Lake Tahoe’s famous water clarity. Luckily, these AIS are not yet established in Fallen Leaf Lake, Echo Lake, and Spooner Lake. Let’s keep it that way.
Invaders like Zebra and Quagga Mussels spread through the transport of water and debris that can collect in cockpits and hatches, and cling to outer hulls, rudders, paddles, SUP leashes, and life jackets/belts. Spreading AIS violates local, state, and federal laws.
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