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Lake Tahoe EIP

Microplastics Beach Clean Up

Project Number
04.02.02.0012
Action Priority
Utilize Innovative Technology
Implementers
League to Save Lake Tahoe, ECO-CLEAN Solutions
Primary Contact
Laura Patten (Laura@keeptahoeblue.org)
Stage
Implementation
Duration
2021 - 2026
Stewardship Program Utilize Innovative Technology
The ECO-CLEAN Bot is an all-electric, solar + battery powered beach sifting robot that sifts and cleaners beaches without causing harmful degradation to the native flora and fauna. ECO-CLEAN BOT has the ability to clean over 3,000 sq/meters of beach per hour without emitting any fossil fuels. We feel this tool will remarkably change the way local agencies, jurisdictions, resorts and private residences clean their beaches. Removal of harmful macro plastics and debris is critical to preserving our natural wonders. ECO-CLEAN SOLUTIONS is proud to announce the deployment of the BEBOT Beach Cleaner in Lake Tahoe Summer 2022.

Key Accomplishments

  • Facilities Improved or Created: 19

Threshold Categories

  • Scenic Resources
  • Wildlife
Results photo - Lake Tahoe Summit - Sand Harbor (Timing: After) (~3,169 KB) Credit: JT Chevallier Results photo - Lake Tahoe Summit - Sand Harbor

Location

Expenditures

Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $270,000
(Estimated Cost: $1,000,000)
League to Save Lake Tahoe (League): $270,000

Photos

During
Public engagement featuring the BEBOT (Timing: During) (~982 KB) Credit: JT Chevallier
Public engagement featuring the BEBOT
BEBOT - On location at Nevada Beach (Timing: During) (~4,675 KB) Credit: Katy Jo Caringer
BEBOT - On location at Nevada Beach
After
Results photo - Camp Richardson Resort (Timing: After) (~4,037 KB) Credit: JT Chevallier
Results photo - Camp Richardson Resort
Connolley Beach Cleanup - 2023 (Timing: After) (~403 KB) Credit: Katy Jo Caringer
Connolley Beach Cleanup - 2023
Project Fact Sheet Data as of 05/05/2024