Skip to content
CapRadio

CapRadio

signal status listen live donate
listen live donate signal status
listen live donate signal status
  • News
    • topics
    • State Government
    • Environment
    • Health Care
    • Race and Equity
    • Business
    • Arts and Lifestyle
    • Food and Sustainability
    • PolitiFact California
  • Music
    • genres
    • Classical
    • Jazz
    • Eclectic
    • Daily Playlist
  • Programs + Podcasts
    • news
    • Morning Edition
    • All Things Considered
    • Marketplace
    • Insight With Vicki Gonzalez
    • music
    • Acid Jazz
    • At the Opera
    • Classical Music
    • Connections
    • Excellence in Jazz
    • Hey, Listen!
    • K-ZAP on CapRadio
    • Mick Martin's Blues Party
    • Programs A-Z
    • Podcast Directory
  • Schedules
    • News
    • Music
    • ClassicalStream
    • JazzStream
    • Weekly Schedule
    • Daily Playlist
  • Community
    • Events Calendar
    • CapRadio Garden
    • CapRadio Reads
    • Ticket Giveaways
  • Support
    • Evergreen Gift
    • One-Time Gift
    • Corporate Support
    • Vehicle Donation
    • Stock Gift
    • Legacy Gift
    • Endowment Gift
    • Benefits
    • Member FAQ
    • e‑Newsletter
    • Drawing Winners
    • Thank You Gifts
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Close Menu
 We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter 
 We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter 

Lake Tahoe Summit Held Amidst Progress, Crticism

  •  Katie Orr 
Monday, August 19, 2013 | Sacramento, CA
Listen
/
Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Katie Orr, Capital Public Radio

Sand Harbor State Park, Nevada, the site of the 17th Annual Tahoe Summit, on Monday August 19, 2013.

Katie Orr, Capital Public Radio

The lake is now clear to a depth of about 75 feet. And Gore says if progress continues future generations will be thankful.

“If they come to the shores of Lake Tahoe and they see the water all the way down 75, or 100 feet, and they look at the majesty of the lake and see the clear skies. And they see communities in renewal and millions of new jobs being created in renewable energy,” he said.

Gore was present at the first Tahoe summit when then-President Bill Clinton authorized more than 400 million dollars for restoration projects. Senators from California and Nevada are supporting a renewal of that funding.

The two states are also in the process of renewing a bi-state agreement to manage the lake. A plan already approved by Nevada allows for the consideration of economic development as well as environmental concerns. A similar plan is making its way through the California Legislature and has Governor Jerry Brown’s support, despite a legal challenge by environmentalists.  

“This has been a good process,” Brown said. “And I think what we’re going to get is better than what we have and so we’re moving forward. That’s all you can ask.”

Brown is joined in his support of the plan by Democratic Senators Harry Reid and Diane Feinstein and Nevada’s governor. But Nevada has threatened to pull out of the agency if its development conditions are not met.

The Sierra Club’s Laurel Ames said challenging the bi-state renewal agreement in court was the only way to fight the plan.

“It increases urbanization substantiality. And it increases the storm-water run-off to the lake,” she said. “It’s just generally an irresponsible plan.”

Hundreds of people attended the summit, which was held at Nevada’s Sand Harbor State Park on the lake’s east shore.


Follow us for more stories like this

CapRadio provides a trusted source of news because of you.  As a nonprofit organization, donations from people like you sustain the journalism that allows us to discover stories that are important to our audience. If you believe in what we do and support our mission, please donate today.

Donate Today  

    Related Stories

  • Omar Bárcena / Flickr

    Lawmakers Speak Out At Lake Tahoe Clarity Summit

    Tuesday, August 22, 2017
    The 21st Annual Tahoe Clarity Summit will be led by Sen. Dianne Feinstein and feature Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, Sen. Kamala Harris and a host of characters charged with preserving Tahoe’s future.

 capitolenvironment

Katie Orr

Former Health Care Reporter

Katie Orr reported for Capital Public Radio News through December 2015.  Read Full Bio 

Coronavirus Newsletter

Get answers to your questions, the latest updates and easy access to the resources you need, delivered to your inbox.

 

Want to know what to expect? Here's a recent newsletter.

Thanks for subscribing!

We'll send you weekly emails so you can stay informed about the coronavirus in California.

Browse all newsletters

More Stories

Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

Sacramento City Unified will end current school year on time after extension talks stall

May 19, 2022

EdSource

In the San Joaquin Valley, rapidly growing school districts endure overcrowding

May 18, 2022

Sacramento City Council District 1: Who's running in the June 7 primary election

May 19, 2022

Most Viewed

Top California Democrats in a stalemate over gas rebates

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla will appear on California’s June primary ballot twice. Here’s why.

Downtown Sacramento shooting: What we know and latest updates

'Top Gun: Maverick' is ridiculous. It's also ridiculously entertaining

Three Democrats square off to represent Sacramento in the state Senate

We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter

Most Viewed

Top California Democrats in a stalemate over gas rebates

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla will appear on California’s June primary ballot twice. Here’s why.

Downtown Sacramento shooting: What we know and latest updates

'Top Gun: Maverick' is ridiculous. It's also ridiculously entertaining

Three Democrats square off to represent Sacramento in the state Senate

Back to Top

  • CapRadio

    7055 Folsom Boulevard
    Sacramento, CA 95826-2625

    • (916) 278-8900
    • Toll-free (877) 480-5900
    • Email Us
    • Submit a News Tip
  • Contact Us

  • About Us

    • Contact Us / Feedback
    • Coverage
    • Directions
    • Careers & Internships
    • Mission / Vision / Core Values
    • Press
    • Staff Directory
    • Board of Directors
  • Listening Options

    • Mobile App
    • On Air Schedules
    • Smart Speakers
    • Playlist
    • Podcasts
    • RSS
  • Connect With Us

    •  Facebook
    •  Twitter
    •  Instagram
    •  YouTube
  • Donate

  • Listen

  • Newsletters

CapRadio stations are licensed to California State University, Sacramento. © 2022, Capital Public Radio. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Website Feedback FCC Public Files: KXJZ KKTO KUOP KQNC KXPR KXSR KXJS. For assistance accessing our public files, please call 916-278-8900 or email us.