Lake Tahoe Basin

I was thrilled to take the Biodiversity Stewardship course, with Professor Jim Egenrieder, as my first course as a Master's student at Virginia Tech. This course taught me numerous skills that can be transferred to future courses, along with future career opportunities.  Although this course was asynchronous, it definitely felt like a field-research course itself. With my classmates and myself each having specific 'study-areas' (as reflected in our class blogs), there was plenty of exploration and research to do and gather.  One thing that was quite enjoyable from this asynchronous course was that my classmates and I all had 'study-areas' from regions all over the United States. We all became regional, national stewards. Within the blog posts, you can see that assignments ranged from local, to regional, to international perspectives.  I gained extensive insight as to what resources there are when using mapping tools, such as the Web Soil Survey and Google's MyMa...

  Steps to organize a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in California. With the right team and support, starting a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in California can be one of the most rewarding accomplishments. Before starting your own nonprofit organization, make sure there are no other already established similar organizations in your local area. If another exists, it may be helpful to join hands and utilize the existing support and resources. 1. Name Your Organization: Make sure that your organization name is available, the legal name of your nonprofit corporation cannot already exist in other organizations registered in the state. 2. Choose a California nonprofit corporation structure: Public benefit corporations - those seeking IRS exemptions 501(c)(3) and/or similar California state tax exemptions.  3. Formation of Members - Recruiting Incorporators and Directors: Recruiting directors  Minimum: 1. Qualifications: None. No residency or membership requirement. Term:...

  The League to Save Lake Tahoe, also known by their slogan "Keep Tahoe Blue", is a 501(c)(3) private, nonprofit environmental advocacy organization. Donations are used towards community engagement and facilitation. The League works amongst local and state lawmakers, as well as local community members, to help protect Lake Tahoe's natural beauty and ecosystem by combating pollution, advancing restoration, and tackling invasive species.