KINGS BEACH, Calif. – It’s still winter, but that hasn’t stopped some basin organizations from preparing summer plans for Kings Beach that may create noticeable changes once warmer temperatures hit the sand.
Increased dumpsters, trash cans and toilets are a few of the changes beachgoers can expect to see as the League to Save Lake Tahoe implements its Blue Beach program. The organization seeks to reduce litter on the beach through the program amid its over-arching goal of keeping Tahoe blue.
Recent years have shown a slight increase in litter weight at the beach after the league’s annual Keep Tahoe Red, White, & Blue July 5 cleanup. Since 2020, the weight each year has increased slightly, approaching 200 pounds and eventually exceeding it in 2023. In 2024, the amount nearly doubled, jumping to around 400 pounds…