Lake Tahoe

New solar-powered watercraft cleaning stations are being introduced at Lake Tahoe as part of efforts to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species, such as mussels, which can hitchhike on boats and threaten the lake's famous clarity and ecosystem. The stations allow boaters to clean their vessels before launching, reducing the risk of contamination in one of America's most protected alpine lakes.

Writer and filmmaker Tom Dolby married Spencer Alcorn in a wedding ceremony held at Lake Tahoe, covered in the New York Times Styles section. The report describes the couple's celebration at the California-Nevada lake resort destination, drawing attention from readers of the paper's wedding and society coverage.