Garamendi Speaks at 27th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit

KINGS BEACH, CA — On Wednesday, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), who coordinated the first Tahoe Summit as Deputy Secretary of Interior, spoke at the 27th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit, convening a bipartisan, bi-state coalition of local, state, federal, Tribal, and environmental leaders at Kings Beach State Recreation Area in California. This year’s summit, “Protecting Lake Tahoe: Sustainability and Stewardship in the Face of the Climate Crisis,” examined challenges that surrounding communities face from climate change and increasingly unpredictable weather, highlighted the progress made to restore the Tahoe Basin through the Environmental Improvement Program, and outlined new ways to preserve and protect Lake Tahoe in the years to come.

“As we continue to fight climate change, it is imperative that we work to preserve areas like Lake Tahoe,” said Garamendi. “I thank Senator Feinstein for her determination to protect Lake Tahoe over the years and I look forward to supporting her work in congress.”

Last December, Congressman Garamendi secured an additional $25 million in federal funding for restoration efforts across the Lake Tahoe Basin in the biennial Water Resources Development Act. This funding has allowed additional restoration efforts, such as those in the Upper Truckee River and Marsh.

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