Who we are and what our foundation does...
A Change in Course
For my Dad:
One day, while I was living my life in Napa, you called me out of the blue with an idea. "Lindsay, how would you feel about starting a business in Tahoe?" you asked. The concept was unique, challenging, and unlike anything I had ever seen. The environmental aspect tugged at my heartstrings and aligned perfectly with my interests.
At first, I was overwhelmed, thinking, "How in the world am I going to start my own nonprofit?" But despite my fears, I decided to take the leap. Just a couple months later, I moved to Tahoe and began setting everything up.
Both you and mom have always been my rock, offering unwavering support and valuable advice. I am incredibly lucky to have you both aboard this journey alongside me.
On that fateful day when you called me with an idea, our trajectories changed forever. It was the beginning of a life-changing journey that brought us closer together. Your unwavering support and fantastic concept have turned into a shared adventure, and I am eternally grateful.
Thank you, for believing in me and being my steadfast supporters on this incredible ride.
Lindsay Kopf
Founder
Our Mission
Deep Cleaning for Deep Waters
Lake Tahoe’s legendary blue isn’t just skin-deep. We’re the Restoring the Lakes Depths Foundation, fighting microplastics and pollution to protect this fragile underwater world. With your help, we use advanced technology to preserve our lakes’ health and beauty for generations. Because a truly pristine lake is pristine to its core.
Our mission remains clear: retrieve and properly dispose of all submerged litter in Lake Tahoe, restoring the lake to its original splendor. We're proud to report that in the Summer of 2024 alone, our efforts resulted in the removal of over 13 tons of trash and debris from the lake. This significant achievement underscores our commitment and the growing impact of our work. We are steadfast in our vision to keep moving forward to clean and protect/steward our beautiful lake and the surrounding environment.
