$1M from NV Lake Tahoe License Plate proceeds funds critical Tahoe projects

More than $1,000,000 from NV Lake Tahoe License Plate proceeds will fund the removal of aquatic invasive species, sustainable recreation and stewardship, and more in the Tahoe Basin

Every plate counts! Help preserve and protect Lake Tahoe by purchasing a Nevada Lake Tahoe license plate for $61, with an annual renewal fee of $30. Learn more at dmvnv.com/platescharitable.htm.

LAKE TAHOE, NV – From Lake Tahoe’s crystal-clear waters to the surrounding forests and unparalleled backcountry, the Tahoe Basin is a world-class natural and recreational treasure. Every year, proceeds from the sale and renewal of Nevada Lake Tahoe License Plates (NV-LTLP) are invested in projects that help preserve and restore Lake Tahoe's unique natural environment.

This year, the Nevada Division of State Lands (NDSL) is excited to announce that more than $1,000,000 in NV-LTLP proceeds support the following important environmental improvement projects:

1. Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Fish Management Structure:

• NDSL will work with the Nevada Department of Wildlife to build a permanent fish passage structure in Third Creek, Incline Village. This will enhance fish conservation efforts, including the restoration of the native and endangered Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, supporting sustainable fishing practices in the region, while fostering community engagement through educational outreach. Construction is currently slated for Summer 2026.

2. Tunnel Creek Backcountry Alternative Trail:

• The Nevada Division of State Parks will construct approximately 1.7 miles of natural surface, sustainable multi-use trail within Nevada State Parks on the Tunnel Creek Trail. The Tunnel Creek Trail is the primary access point from Incline Village to the backcountry of Spooner Lake State Park and is highly popular with visitors. Trail construction is planned to be completed in Summer 2025.

3. Sand Harbor Portable Waterless Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Machine:

• In order to combat the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS), NV-LTLP funding will allow Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) to purchase a user-operated vessel-cleaning machine and mobile trailer for use at Sand Harbor State Park. The CD3 machine is part of the effort by TRPA, the Tahoe Resource Conservation District, and park staff to educate users of non-motorized boating equipment, such as kayaks and standup paddleboards, in how to properly Clean, Drain, and Dry their recreational equipment to prevent the introduction and spread of AIS. The CD3 machine will make its appearance at Sand Harbor in Summer 2025. 

4. Spooner Lake State Park Backcountry Facilities:

• To address the growing numbers of recreational users, Nevada Division of State Parks will use NV-LTLP funding to install modernized restroom facilities in the backcountry of Spooner Lake State Park. Installation of the new facility is scheduled for Summer 2025.

NDSL is also pleased to announce it will be awarding $1,400,000 in Navigable Water Fees to fund an important park infrastructure project. The Cave Rock State Park Boating Access Enhancement Project will extend the current boat ramp further into the lake, allowing for both lanes of the ramp to be utilized year-round, as well as to accommodate boats up to 30 feet in length, thus enhancing the recreation access for boating visitors. The project will also stabilize the shoreline, extend the existing rock jetty, and build a new ramp walkway for visitors. Construction is scheduled to take place in Summer 2026.

This important work is made possible by more than 34,000 Nevadans who have purchased or renewed their Nevada Lake Tahoe license plate. Since the first license plates were sold in February 1998, the NV-LTLP program has generated over $14 million and funded over 186 preservation and restoration projects on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. You can help, too!  A Lake Tahoe License plate is $61 with an annual renewal fee of $30.  To help protect Lake Tahoe by purchasing a plate, please visit: dmvnv.com/platescharitable.htm.

To learn more about the projects funded by the NV-LTLP program, visit lands.nv.gov/tahoe-plate and follow @NevDCNR on Facebook and Instagram using #EveryPlateCounts.

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