Massive Cleanup Efforts Needed After July 4th Celebrations at Lake Tahoe
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Over four tons of trash, including cigarette butts, plastic food wrappers, and barbecues, were collected from Lake Tahoe and its surroundings after the Fourth of July holiday weekend. More than 400 volunteers participated in the "Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue" Beach Cleanup event, removing the highest amount of trash in the event's 10-year history. Zephyr Shoals, an unmanaged beach area, had the most litter, with 6,279 pounds collected. The League to Save Lake Tahoe emphasized the importance of individual responsibility in protecting the lake and its surroundings.
Topics:nation#environment#environmental-conservation#lake-tahoe#litter-cleanup#trash-collection#volunteer-efforts
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