Founding Members:

Bruce Lee bruce@infinitepotentialadvisor.com

Damarys Los damarysl@martiscamp.org

Devin Peterson dpeterson@tcpud.org

Elena Zaikowski elena.zaikowski@gmail.com

Kirk Misiewicz mezkm8@gmail.com

Sean “Chango” O’Brien changoloco@gmail.com

Wendy Murphy wendygmurphy@yahoo.com

Tahoe Truckee Trash Alliance Action Plan

Let’s Talk Trash, Tahoe/Truckee!

Our mission is to create a shift toward environmentally conscious trash practices within the waterways and lakeside recreation areas of the Tahoe/Truckee region. We will collaborate with locals, businesses, visitors and educators to establish:

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• Frequent organized cleanup events throughout the year
• Commitment to a community pledge to reduce unnecessary waste
• Habitual practices that keep our treasured areas clean for generations

Tahoe Truckee Trash Alliance Action Plan Target Group

Aiming for an Educated and Responsible Community

• Locals - Year round, Part-Time, Young People; English and Spanish Speakers
• Businesses - Reduce Packaging, Share Messaging
• Visitors to the Tahoe/Truckee Area
• Educators in the Community

Tahoe Truckee Trash Alliance Action Plan Impacts

Let’s make a difference together!

• Increased awareness of litter solutions for visitors and the local community
• Clean habits for those enjoying the outdoors
• Visible reduction of litter in our recreation areas
• Decreased microplastics and other pollutants in our lakes and rivers
• Cleaner waterways
• Cleaner forests

Tahoe Truckee Trash Alliance Action Plan Survey

Change is Within our Reach!

Surveyed local residents, businesses, and community members to gather feedback on ideas that could bring about a lasting environmental impact.

147 Responses! (138 English / 9 Spanish)

• Almost everyone agrees that it is important to keep our waterways and recreational areas clean (95% extremely important).
• Community pledge idea had mixed results. (49% strongly support / others have concern over extra expense for business owners)
• More trash cans (Question: What are effective ways to reduce waste?)
• Pick up dog poop bags! (Question: What type of litter do you commonly see?)

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Tahoe Truckee Trash Alliance Action Plan Budget

Maximum Impact with Minimal Budget: $15,000

• Staffing & Outreach $5,500
• Ambassador Scholarships $2,000
• Marketing & Incentives $2,000
• Community Engagement (Food, Pledge Materials) $2,500
• Supplies (Clean-up Tools, Educational Materials) $2,000
• Partner Signage $500
• Contingency $500
• Volunteer Contributions (In-Kind) $0

Tahoe Truckee Trash Alliance Action Plan Marketing

Achieve Community Buy In for Our Goals

Tahoe Truckee Trash Alliance Action Plan Marketing

Strategic Social Storytelling

Tahoe Truckee Trash Alliance Action Plan Marketing

Messaging on Sustainable Materials Made to Last

Tahoe Truckee Trash Alliance Action Plan Collaboration:

We want to know who else we can help!

Tahoe Truckee Trash Alliance Action Plan In Action

Check Out Our Trash Hero Video!

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Tahoe Truckee Trash Alliance Action Plan Conclusion:

Be a Trash Hero:

1. Sign The Trash Hero Pledge
2. Join a Cleanup event
3. Educate someone about our organization

Upcoming Cleanups:

1. Truckee Cleanup Day (Sat June 7th - 8am - 2pm) multiple neighborhoods
2. Lakeside Cleanup Day (Sat June 7th - 8am - 2pm)
3. North Tahoe Event Center - Kings Beach (every Monday 8:30am-10am June 2nd- Sept 1st)
4. Keep Tahoe Blue (Sat July 5th - 8:30-11am - Commons Beach and Kings Beach)
5. Donner Lake West End Beach (Sat July 5th - 8-10am)
6. Sierra Watershed Education Partnership - Junior Explorers Summer Camp (July 14-17 and July 21-24)

For more information go to www.tahoetruckeetrashalliance.org