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Boat Back-Up Station
The TKPOA Boat Back-Up Station (BUS) is the only one of its kind in the Tahoe Basin. Our BUS has shown great success through years of water compliance, monitoring and education. We will continue our efforts through community involvement, on-the-water outreach and education to help protect Lake Tahoe.

1
STOP!
Stop your vessel and the spread of AIS!
2
BACK-UP 10 FT!
Reverse your prop and back-up your vessel 10 feet.
3
HAVE FUN!
Proceed out the West Channel and enjoy Lake Tahoe!
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Boat Back-Up Station
We need your help to stop the spread of aquatic invasive plants. Follow these steps to remove plant fragments from your boat:
Tahoe Keys Boat Back-Up Station
This summer the Tahoe Keys will have boat backup stations to reduce the transport of weeds by boats. Look for buoys with signs in the channel where, if timing and boat traffic permit, you should:
Stop your vessel
Reverse your prop
Back your vessel up 10 feet
That way weeds don't make their way out into Lake Tahoe on your propeller to propagate and spread.
Tahoe Keys Boat Back-Up Station Compliance Rate
Since the implementation of the BUS in 2016, education and outreach has helped improve compliance rate from boaters within the Tahoe Keys.