{"id":160,"date":"2009-07-02T14:29:00","date_gmt":"2009-07-02T21:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thomasbachand.com\/blog\/?p=160"},"modified":"2009-07-02T14:29:00","modified_gmt":"2009-07-02T21:29:00","slug":"boating-on-lake-tahoe-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thomasbachand.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/02\/boating-on-lake-tahoe-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Boating on Lake Tahoe This Summer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"rtsocial-container rtsocial-container-align-right rtsocial-horizontal\"><div class=\"rtsocial-twitter-horizontal\"><div class=\"rtsocial-twitter-horizontal-button\"><a title= \"Tweet: Boating on Lake Tahoe This Summer?\" class=\"rtsocial-twitter-button\" href= \"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Boating%20on%20Lake%20Tahoe%20This%20Summer%3F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fthomasbachand.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F07%2F02%2Fboating-on-lake-tahoe-this-summer%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rtsocial-fb-horizontal fb-light\"><div class=\"rtsocial-fb-horizontal-button\"><a title=\"LikeBoating on Lake Tahoe This Summer?\" class=\"rtsocial-fb-button rtsocial-fb-like-light\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fthomasbachand.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F07%2F02%2Fboating-on-lake-tahoe-this-summer%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rtsocial-linkedin-horizontal\"><div class=\"rtsocial-linkedin-horizontal-button\"><a class=\"rtsocial-linkedin-button\" href= \"https:\/\/linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthomasbachand.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F07%2F02%2Fboating-on-lake-tahoe-this-summer%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Share: Boating on Lake Tahoe This Summer?\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rtsocial-pinterest-horizontal\"><div class=\"rtsocial-pinterest-horizontal-button\"><a class=\"rtsocial-pinterest-button\" href= \"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/thomasbachand.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/02\/boating-on-lake-tahoe-this-summer\/&media=https:\/\/thomasbachand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/rtsocial\/images\/default-pinterest.png&description=Boating on Lake Tahoe This Summer?\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pin: Boating on Lake Tahoe This Summer?\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"perma-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasbachand.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/02\/boating-on-lake-tahoe-this-summer\/\" title=\"Boating on Lake Tahoe This Summer?\"><\/a><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"rts_id\" class=\"rts_id\" value=\"160\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"rts_media_nonce\" name=\"rts_media_nonce\" value=\"9d4c89e3b7\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160\" \/><\/div><div id=\"attachment_161\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a title=\"Spring Boat.  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Homewood.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Passing this along from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.keeptahoeblue.com\">League to Save Lake Tahoe<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Boating on Tahoe This Summer?<br \/>\nDo Your Part<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An infestation of invasive mussels is an immediate threat to Lake Tahoe this summer.\u00a0 The quagga and zebra mussels reproduce and colonize quickly and if introduced to Lake Tahoe would do irreparable damage to our ecosystem. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The League is urging all users of Lake Tahoe to limit their boating to &#8220;dedicated&#8221; boats &#8211; that is, to use ONLY boats and accessories (including kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and other flotation devices) that are used SOLELY on Lake Tahoe, and not on other water bodies.\u00a0 We know this is a sacrifice for many, but we think it is the right thing to do &#8211; the risk to Lake Tahoe is enormous, and both boating and beach enjoyment could be lost for all if these invaders infest and establish themselves here. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Boat inspectors have already discovered a number of invasive species on boats attempting to launch at Lake Tahoe.\u00a0 Luckily, the boats have been quarantined and decontaminated.\u00a0 But we all must realize that often times quagga and zebra mussels can be extremely difficult to see &#8211; please help us to protect Lake Tahoe by taking the following precautions:<br \/>\n\u2022 \tIf you&#8217;re planning to launch a boat from shore and the boat has been in any other body of water, be sure to clean, drain, and dry it completely.\u00a0 Give it a thorough visual inspection.\u00a0 If you notice anything suspicious, take it to a public boat launch where it can be examined by a certified inspector.\u00a0 Click here for boat launch hours and info.<br \/>\n\u2022 \tAll public boat launches and marinas are now staffed by a boat inspector who examines boats for evidence of mussels.\u00a0 Boat launches are only open when an inspector is present.\u00a0 Click here for hours of public boat launches.<br \/>\n\u2022 \tInspection fees for motorized boats range from $10-60 depending on the size of boat. \u00a0\u00a0All funds go directly to the inspection program.\u00a0 There is currently no charge to inspect a nonmotorized watercraft.<br \/>\nFor more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.protecttahoe.org\">www.protecttahoe.org<\/a>. Thanks for helping to Keep Tahoe Blue and mussel free!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"rtsocial-container rtsocial-container-align-right rtsocial-horizontal\">\n<div class=\"rtsocial-twitter-horizontal\">\n<div class=\"rtsocial-twitter-horizontal-button\"><a title= \"Tweet: Boating on Lake Tahoe This Summer?\" class=\"rtsocial-twitter-button\" href= \"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Boating%20on%20Lake%20Tahoe%20This%20Summer%3F&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fthomasbachand.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F07%2F02%2Fboating-on-lake-tahoe-this-summer%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rtsocial-fb-horizontal fb-light\">\n<div class=\"rtsocial-fb-horizontal-button\"><a title=\"LikeBoating on Lake Tahoe This Summer?\" class=\"rtsocial-fb-button rtsocial-fb-like-light\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fthomasbachand.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F07%2F02%2Fboating-on-lake-tahoe-this-summer%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rtsocial-linkedin-horizontal\">\n<div class=\"rtsocial-linkedin-horizontal-button\"><a class=\"rtsocial-linkedin-button\" href= \"https:\/\/linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthomasbachand.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F07%2F02%2Fboating-on-lake-tahoe-this-summer%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Share: Boating on Lake Tahoe This Summer?\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rtsocial-pinterest-horizontal\">\n<div class=\"rtsocial-pinterest-horizontal-button\"><a class=\"rtsocial-pinterest-button\" href= \"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/thomasbachand.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/02\/boating-on-lake-tahoe-this-summer\/&#038;media=https:\/\/thomasbachand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/rtsocial\/images\/default-pinterest.png&#038;description=Boating on Lake Tahoe This Summer?\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pin: Boating on Lake Tahoe This Summer?\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"perma-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasbachand.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/02\/boating-on-lake-tahoe-this-summer\/\" title=\"Boating on Lake Tahoe This Summer?\"><\/a><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"rts_id\" class=\"rts_id\" value=\"160\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"rts_media_nonce\" name=\"rts_media_nonce\" value=\"9d4c89e3b7\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Passing this along from the League to Save Lake Tahoe: Boating on Tahoe This Summer? Do Your Part An infestation of invasive mussels is an immediate threat to Lake Tahoe this summer.\u00a0 The quagga and zebra mussels reproduce and colonize &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/thomasbachand.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/02\/boating-on-lake-tahoe-this-summer\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[51,6],"tags":[58,68],"class_list":["post-160","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-environment","category-lake_tahoe","tag-httpwwwkeeptahoeblueorg","tag-httpwwwprotecttahoeorg"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6Nljk-2A","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thomasbachand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thomasbachand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thomasbachand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thomasbachand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thomasbachand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=160"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/thomasbachand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":164,"href":"https:\/\/thomasbachand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160\/revisions\/164"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thomasbachand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=160"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thomasbachand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=160"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thomasbachand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=160"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}