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Bear Smart Program
American Black Bears are common in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Unfortunately, human activity has allowed bears to become habituated to human food and garbage. Get information on how to be bear smart and stash your trash here.
The District has ongoing construction work on Alder Ave. - click here (July & Aug.) and along Ski Way/Country Club/Tahoe Blvd. - click here (July 29 - Aug. 3).
DismissAmerican Black Bears are common in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Unfortunately, human activity has allowed bears to become habituated to human food and garbage. Get information on how to be bear smart and stash your trash here.
If you are looking into installing a bear box in Incline Village or Crystal Bay there are some things you should consider including the size, location, right of way, and serviceablility.