Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – An unprecedented collaboration of public and private sector organizations in the greater Tahoe region are inviting residents, community members, and stakeholders interested in sustainable management of outdoor recreation and tourism to take part in an online survey and public workshops later this month. The online survey and registration for public workshops October 25 and 26 are open now at www.StewardshipTahoe.org.
The survey and workshops will add to input received at public workshops held in May that is helping create a destination stewardship plan that will balance the needs of Lake Tahoe’s environment, businesses, visitors, and local communities. Participants will help identify opportunities for increasing the direct benefits of tourism and recreation, while addressing the challenges, all toward creating the plan’s vision and mission statements and key goals.
“The Destination Stewardship workshop was a great opportunity for my voice to be heard and to make a positive impact on the community,” said South Shore community member Kelly Lutz.
“I loved working with my neighbors on issues that we all care passionately about, and learning about the region’s goals for the future.”
A collaborative group of 15 organizations is leading the project including federal, state, county and local governmental organizations, as well as nonprofits and destination organizations that market and manage Lake Tahoe area tourism.
“As a long-time retail shop owner and small business advocate, these workshops let me provide input that will protect our way of life, and the places we love to recreate,” said Becky Bell, co-owner of Sierra Ski and Cycle Works and project manager for the Lake Tahoe Water Trail.
To ensure the plan supports a shared vision for recreation and tourism, it will draw inspiration from a diverse range of stakeholders including the Washoe Tribe of California and Nevada.
Additional Spanish language workshops are planned this year as well.
All are encouraged to take the survey and/or choose a workshop from one of the following dates, locations, and times:
● October 25 – Incline Village, Nev. – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
● October 25 – Kings Beach, Calif. – 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
● October 26 – Lake Tahoe Community College, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. – 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m.
● October 26 – Lake Tahoe Community College, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. – 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Respond, register, and find out more at www.StewardshipTahoe.org.
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Provided by: CREST
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Caption: Mountain bikers take in the view above Lake Tahoe.
Provided by: Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
Project Background
The growing need to address challenges related to outdoor recreation and tourism has led an
unprecedented group of public and private sector organizations to improve coordination and
management of outdoor recreation and tourism in the greater Lake Tahoe region. The partners
listed here are collaborating, gathering public input, and enlisting the help of experts to
establish the Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan.
● California Tahoe Conservancy
● City of South Lake Tahoe
● El Dorado County
● Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
● Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
● North Lake Tahoe Resort Association
● Reno Tahoe Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority
● Tahoe Fund
● Tahoe Prosperity Center
● Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
● Travel North Tahoe Nevada
● USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
● Washoe County
● Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California
● Visit Truckee-Tahoe
About CREST and Consulting Team
Managing Partner: CREST
The Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) is a global nonprofit organization based in
Washington, DC dedicated to increasing the positive global impact of responsible tourism.
CREST provides evidence-based research and analysis to governments, policymakers, tourism
businesses, nonprofit organizations, and international agencies to solve the most pressing
problems confronting tourism: responding to the climate crisis, conserving biodiversity and
cultural heritage, addressing overtourism, and narrowing the wealth gap.
Co-Managing Partner: The Travel Foundation
The Travel Foundation is a leading global sustainable tourism organization that works in
partnership with governments, businesses, and communities to develop and manage tourism to
maximize its benefits for communities and the environment. Founded in 2003, it has since
worked in over 30 countries around the world to create better futures for tourism destinations,
accelerating change towards a more balanced tourism model through advocacy, training,
demonstrating good practice, and enabling collaboration between the many tourism
stakeholders.
Lead Strategist: Better Destinations
Better Destinations is a consultancy founded on a belief that healthy visitor economies grow
from addressing a holistic range of considerations and engaging stakeholders in shaping
destination priorities. The consultancy draws upon CEO Cathy Ritter’s decade of experience as
state tourism director for both Colorado and Illinois and record of creating insight-led solutions.
Economic Strategists: SMG Consulting & TPS Consulting
SMG Consulting has pioneered the use of economic modeling, scenario planning and
asymmetric thinking in tourism and recreation industry strategy development including a wide
range of services designed to create value and improve the competitiveness of destinations.
Triple Point Strategic Consulting to provide data-driven marketing, strategic planning, and
business analysis in a variety of sectors throughout the Western U.S. and Canada. Triple Point is
frequently retained to develop economic forecasts and financial models.
Strategic Funding Consultant & Counsel: Civitas
Civitas’ founder was the primary author of the Property and Business Improvement District Law
of 1994 and assisted with the creation of the first property-based improvement districts in
California. The Civitas team’s innovative funding mechanisms have generated nearly $2 billion
for over 150 clients globally. The team delivers unequaled knowledge, depth and experience to
destinations and communities that seek sustainable funding solutions to fuel their futures.