Studies confirm that wind-blown embers account for roughly 90 percent of property destruction during wildfires (Source: U.S. Forest Service). Exterior sprinkler systems are emerging as an important line of defense. Designed to saturate vulnerable areas around a property, these systems help reduce the likelihood of ember ignition during wildfire events. David HaulotSouth Lake Tahoe Refuse and Recycling’s new policy for recycling pickup only being once every two weeks is a big fail for our community. A community like South Lake Tahoe that prides itself on keeping the lake, forests and air clean deserves a better recycling program than what is now offered by our refuse company.