Amy Berry, CEO of the Tahoe Fund, shares how her team is driving sustainability at Lake Tahoe through innovative partnerships and community support. The Tahoe Fund has raised $30M in private donations to unlock $200M+ in public funding, fueling projects that protect the lake, improve access, and inspire eco-friendly travel. From the East Shore Trail to large-scale forest restoration, Amy explains how environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism can go hand-in-hand.
What you’ll hear:
• How the Tahoe Fund balances tourism with sustainability and environmental stewardship
• Stories of iconic projects like the East Shore Trail and Johnson Meadow restoration
• Why Tahoe inspires philanthropy, innovation, and sustainable tourism
• A vision for eco-friendly travel that makes it easier to explore Tahoe while protecting its natural beauty
If you love Lake Tahoe—or love stories of travel, community, and conservation—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
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Chapters:
00:00 Preview
00:44 Intro: why Tahoe matters
02:02 Tahoe Fund mission (meet Amy)
03:25 Why Tahoe is special
06:16 “Take It Slow in Tahoe”
12:32 Emerald Bay shuttle pilot
17:07 Lake clarity explained
21:05 Funding & restoration wins (Motel 6 / Johnson Meadow)
35:57 East Shore Trail & community support
42:32 How to help + closing
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