Tahoe Talks: Preventing the spread of aquatic invaders in Lake Tahoe

Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/06/2016 - 9:45am
Event Date: 
June 15, 2016 - 12:00pm

How do aquatic invasive plants and animals threaten the ecology and water quality of Lake Tahoe? Learn about steps you can take to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species during the next Tahoe Talks in the Aspen Room at Lake Tahoe Community College on Wednesday, June 15 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Local experts will talk about why it’s important to inspect your boat, clean your recreational equipment and keep an eye out for aquatic invasive plants.

Speakers:

Zack Bradford, Natural Resources Manager, League to Save Lake Tahoe
Nicole Cartwright, AIS Program Coordinator, Tahoe Resource Conservation District
Dennis Zabaglo, Aquatic Resources Program Manager, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency

The Tahoe Talks Brown Bag Series is a lunchtime forum hosted by the Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization (TMPO) its partners for learning and sharing ideas that strengthen our Tahoe communities. Topics will focus on transportation, environmental, and economic ideas that are pertinent to issues we face today at Lake Tahoe. For more information, visit their website: http://www.tahoempo.org/tahoetalks.aspx?SelectedIndex=1