Tahoe Fund Donors Attract $12M in Public Funding for New Bike Path

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. and INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev., Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Tahoe Fund today announced it has met its goal of raising $750,000 in private donations for a spectacular new bike path from Incline Village to Sand Harbor State Park. This private investment will trigger more than 12 million dollars in public funds from federal, state and local governments. The new path will create an incredible recreational amenity on the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe while also significantly improving the safety of the highway corridor. 

There are still opportunities to be a part of this effort before construction begins in May 2015. All donations of $100 or more will be featured on a donor wall at the trailhead.  Engraved Bear and Trout shaped pavers are also available along the path for donations of $2,500 and $5,000.

"It is simply incredible to see the generous support of the private community to bring this world-class walking, running, biking, strolling path to Tahoe," said Tahoe Fund CEO Amy Berry. "We invite individuals, businesses and foundations to add their support for the path and leave their names and legacies on the beautiful eastern shore of Tahoe."

"The Tahoe Fund was founded to inspire the private community to support great environmental projects in Tahoe," said Tim Cashman, Tahoe Fund Board Chair. "We are so grateful to everyone that has stepped up to make this dream project a reality."

Founded in 2010, the nonprofit Tahoe Fund is dedicated to raising private funds for  projects that will improve lake clarity, enhance recreation and inspire environmental stewardship in the Lake Tahoe Basin.  The organization has funded twelve projects that include other new sections of the bike path around the Lake, watershed restoration, removal of aquatic invasive species, and improvements to state parks and public beaches around the Lake.

The Tahoe Fund welcomes donations of any size to help sustain the organization and the extraordinary natural environment of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Information is available at [email protected], or by calling 775.298.0035.

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