Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Public Forum scheduled for May 23

Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 1:13pm
Event Date: 
May 23, 2013 - 5:30pm
By Kristi Boosman

The Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Coordination Committee will host a free public forum on Thursday, May 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Inn By The Lake, located at 3300 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.

Brief presentations will feature aquatic invasive species (AIS) program overviews including early detection, prevention, control and monitoring projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee Region. The public is encouraged to attend and learn more about the Lake Tahoe and Truckee watercraft inspection programs, aquatic invasive weeds, Asian clam and warm water fish control efforts in Lake Tahoe as well as the Tahoe Keepers program for paddlers. The evening will conclude with a question and answer period. Light refreshments will be served.

“The protection of Lake Tahoe and nearby waterbodies from aquatic invasive species is a high priority for government agencies, private partners and members of the public,” said Steve Chilton, Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada’s Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “This forum is a chance for the public to learn about the program, ask questions and find out how they can get involved.”

In addition to summarizing existing programs, presenters will highlight the Truckee regional and Nevada statewide aquatic invasive species programs, as well as new volunteer stewardship opportunities for members of the public. For more information on the forum or aquatic invasive species in the region, visit tahoeboatinspections.com and tahoekeepers.org.

The Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Program consists of 40 public and private partner organizations including federal, state and local jurisdictions, research partners, public utility districts, and private marinas. This Program provides leadership, direction and resources to fulfill its mission of prevention, detection and control of aquatic invasive species in the Lake Tahoe Basin. For additional information, contact Kristi Boosman of TRPA at (775) 589-5230 or kboosman@trpa.org.