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South Tahoe High Cheer Team wins first place at Davis competition

The Varsity Cheer team from South Tahoe High is bringing home a first place trophy from the United Spirit Association (USA) California Open held at UC Davis on Sunday, February 1.

The STHS girls won the "Varsity Show Cheer Advanced" category.

Cheer and dance teams from Northern California competed.

Helpful Strategies for Teaching Science Education

Event Date: 
January 30, 2015 - 10:00am

A free, all day workshop about teaching science to children will be held at the UC Davis Tahoe Center for Environmental Science on January 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

They will present an overview of the Next Generation Science Standards, tips for becoming a better science teacher, sample activities to present the new standards, as well as tie-dying the scientific way.

Stem Cell Treatments for Inflammatory & Traumatic Diseases

Find out how stem cells function to heal tissues in animals and people at the next lecture series held at the Tahoe Environmental Research Center in Incline Village on January 15.

Dr. Dori Borjesson from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine will speak about current veterinary clinical trials using stem cells to treat inflammation and spinal cord injury in small and large companion animals.

Borjesson is a veterinarian and Professor at UC Davis, specializing in regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy.

Wine: El Dorado, elevated taste

Shortly after graduating from UC Davis in 1983 and working at wineries in Napa Valley and the Santa Lucia Highlands, Jonathan Lachs and Susan Marks took desk jobs in Silicon Valley. High-tech was the couple's ticket to their dream vineyard and winery -- but it wouldn't be in Napa or Monterey.

While at Davis, Lachs had tasted a 1980 Madrona Vineyards Chardonnay from the El Dorado Hills -- a wine so pure it sealed his fate.

"The wine was so refreshing, bright and true to character compared to the big oaky wines that were popular at the time," he recalls.

Become a Master Gardener in Lake Tahoe

Are you passionate about gardening in Lake Tahoe and would you like to share your knowledge? Like to get your hands dirty> Become a Master Gardener through the University of California Cooperative Education training series in South Lake Tahoe.

NASA Scientist uses Lake Tahoe as a measurement of the earth's temperature

Event Date: 
November 13, 2014 - 5:30pm

Dr. Simon Hook from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) will be in Lake Tahoe on November 13 to discuss his work at the lake and around the Earth using satellite measurements of the surface temperature.

New interactive science exhibit coming to Lake Tahoe

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded $150,000 to the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) to create a new, interactive public exhibit at the Tahoe Science Center, located in Incline Village. The exhibit will merge the results of citizen science with TERC’s new, real-time monitoring network that is being installed around the lake to understand and improve the clarity and health of Lake Tahoe’s shoreline.

Lake Tahoe lecture: Family values -Some insights from the rest of life

Event Date: 
October 16, 2014 - 5:30pm

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center invites the community to take a different approach to family values in a public presentation led by Dr. Rick Grosberg. The program will begin at 6 pm on Thursday, October 16 at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences.

State of the Lake 2014 report released; Expect longer summers in Lake Tahoe

By the end of the century Lake Tahoe summers may be two months longer than they were in the 1960s and the maximum temperatures may have risen by 8 degrees F. Those were part of the predictions released in the State of the Lake 2014 report.

Data collected over the last 50 years, combined with the monitoring of Lake Tahoe during the 12 months of 2013, was presented at Thursday's unveiling of the report at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences (TERC) in Incline Village by Director Geoff Schladow.

Tahoe native, Dr. Alison Ganong, joins Tahoe Sports Medicine

Alison Ganong, MD will be joining Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in September.

The board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician specializes in interventional sports medicine and spine care.

“We are proud and delighted that Dr. Ganong has come on board with Barton Health,” says Chris Proctor, the director of Barton’s Tahoe Center for Orthopedics. “She has an outstanding reputation in her field and is committed to serving the growing number and variety of sports medicine needs in our community.”

State of the Lake Address held in North Lake Tahoe August 14th

Event Date: 
August 14, 2014 (All day)

Find out how healthy the lake is at the annual State of the Lake Address at the Tahoe Environmental Center in Incline Village on August 14.

Dr. Geoff Schladow will report on how the quality of Lake Tahoe's water has changed as well as examining the long term trends that affect clarity. Schladow is the founding director of TERC and an expert in the areas of environmental fluid mechanics, water quality modeling, and the dynamics of inland waters.

Children's Environmental Science Day

Event Date: 
August 9, 2014 - 1:00pm

Children and their families are invited by U.C. Davis to visit their Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences on Saturday, August 9 for a day of hand's on activities.

The 15th annual event is free and sponsored by the Tahoe Environmental Research Center. Children's Environmental Science Day includes more than 30 interactive science activities hosted by local organizations, all aimed at children ages 6 and up.

UC Davis lecture in Lake Tahoe to help people with being positive

Event Date: 
July 17, 2014 - 5:30pm

Why do bad things seem to stick in our minds so much longer than the good things? Is there anything we can do about it? Dr. Alison Ledgerwood will hold a lecture on Thursday Evening, July 17th at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Arts. Her behavioral science research suggests that negative thoughts are cognitively “stickier” than positive ones— but with some effort, it seems we can retrain our brains to focus on the upsides.

Non-Native Fish Found in Lake Tahoe

Lucas McNamara, 7, was hiking around Griff Creek near Kings Beach Fire Station last week with his family when he saw a black, spiny fish, about 1-foot-long, lying dead in the creek. He ran up the creek bed, yelling, “Dad, you need to look at the big crazy fish!”

Lucas’ parents, Steve and Jen McNamara, decided to make this a teachable moment for their son, who already shows active interest in science and the environment.

“I told Lucas that this fish is not normal for Lake Tahoe and may be harmful to the other fish and animals in the lake,” Steve said.

Green Gardening Workshops Continue in Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
July 1, 2014 - 5:30pm

Make a statement this July Fourth Holiday. Get down and dirty and join other Lake Tahoe gardeners in creating a stunning, long-lasting color bowl for your home this year. Bring a 14-16 inch color bowl with fresh soil (the secret to healthy containers is good dirt) and the Lake Tahoe Master Gardners will supply the plants. There will be ornamentals as well as edibles all with a Red-White-and-Blue theme!

It will be held at the U.C. Davis Tahoe City Field Station which is located at 2400 Lake Forest Rd in Tahoe City.

Refreshments will be provided as they are at each workshop.

Kids Looking for Things to do This Summer? How About STAR Camp?

The City of South Lake Tahoe Community Services department started their STAR (South Tahoe Adventure Recreation) camps this week. Youth and teens ages 6 to 16 can use this summer to explore Lake Tahoe by enjoying field trips, swimming, going to the beach and many other activities, all in a safe and fun environment.

Op/Ed: Telemedicine Increases Care at Lake Tahoe

Expanding access to healthcare in rural communities requires innovation and collaboration. In remote areas like South Lake Tahoe with smaller populations, residents still expect high quality care and individual medical needs vary widely.

To increase specialty medical services available in our community, with consideration that unique medical conditions may not have the demand for a local office, Barton Health launched Telemedicine in 2009.

Tahoe Environmental Research Center Appoints New Associate Director

The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center has announced that Zach Hymanson has been appointed Associate Director. Zach replaces John Reuter, Ph.D., who served in this position since the inception of TERC in 2004.

Zach Hymanson was previously the founding executive director of the Tahoe Science Consortium, and a senior staff member at the California Tahoe Conservancy. He brings many years of experience working at the interface between science, government and environmental management, and will continue working in this area with TERC.

NFL, MLB Greats and Winter Olympic Stars Tee it Up for 6th Annual Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf CLassic

Gene Upshaw’s legacy has reached far beyond his stellar NFL playing career and his years as the leader of the NFL Players Association. It has touched a community in Truckee/North Lake Tahoe where a state of the art cancer center bears his name.

House Blows Up in Pollock Pines

A man living in Pollock Pines called 911 at about 3 p.m. Saturday, saying he was going to blow up his house. As El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies arrived at the home in the 6000 block of Pony Express Trail they heard an explosion. The residence was engulfed in flames and a male associated with the house was detained according to EDSO.

The unidentified male was transported to UC Davis Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.

Lake Tahoe Loses 5 Feet of Clarity in 2013; Winter Waters Clearer, Summer's Declining

Clarity levels within the iconic blue waters of Lake Tahoe continued a decadelong trend of stabilization in 2013, according to University of California, Davis, scientists who study the lake.

Data released today by the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC)and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency reported the average annual clarity level for 2013 at 70.1 feet. While the reading represents a 5 foot decrease over the previous year, it is still well above the lowest value recorded in 1997 of 64.1 feet and above recent years' averages.

Working Each Day to Keep Tahoe Blue: Limnologist Katie Webb Explains the Threats Facing the Unique Ecology of Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is one of California’s greatest natural treasures. It is a beauty to behold, with forested mountains surrounding the deep blue shimmering surface. It is famous for many recreational activities- snowboarding, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, boating, fishing, and sunbathing. But the clear blue waters of Tahoe are in trouble. Invasive species, climate change, and sedimentation all threaten the unique ecosystems of the lake.

Lake Tahoe Presentation on Radon: What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You

Event Date: 
January 28, 2014 - 5:30pm

The 2014 monthly lecture series from UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center begins January 28 with a presentation on the dangers of radon. Eric Matus of the Nevada Radiation Control Program will lead a public lecture titled “Radon: What you don’t know could hurt you” beginning at 6 p.m. at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences.

The lecture will be at Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, Nevada (on the campus of Sierra Nevada College). No-host bar at 5:30 p.m., lecture at 6:30 p.m.

Radon: What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You

Event Date: 
January 28, 2014 - 5:30pm

The 2014 monthly lecture series from UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center begins January 28 with a presentation on the dangers of radon. Eric Matus of the Nevada Radiation Control Program will lead a public lecture titled “Radon: What you don’t know could hurt you” beginning at 6 p.m. at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences.

Lake Tahoe Youth Science Program Looking For High School Students

Are you, or do you know, a high school student that is interested in learning more about science? Would you like to add a great experience onto your college resume while having a great time?

High school students interested in science can apply for the Youth Science Institute (YSI) program by January 10th, 2014. This afterschool program is offered on Wednesday evenings from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences in Incline Village beginning January 22nd and running through May, 2014.

Music, Memory and the Brain

Event Date: 
February 6, 2014 - 6:00pm

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center presents an enlightening public lecture on the science of music on Thursday, February 6. Entitled “Music, Memory and the Brain,” it features Dr. Petr Janata of the UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain and his research on neurological links between music and memories.

Just Downstream: Water Culture & Water Governance at Pyramid Lake

Event Date: 
November 14, 2013 - 5:30pm

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center’s monthly lecture series continues with a presentation on water rights at Pyramid Lake on Thursday, November 14. Dr. Kate Berry, Professor of Geography at the University of Nevada, Reno, will discuss her research at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences.

Scientists Present Approach for Evaluating and Monitoring Lake Tahoe's Nearshore

Scientists today presented research findings and recommendations to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board that address Lake Tahoe’s aquatic nearshore environment and the heightened interest in understanding factors contributing to its apparent deterioration.

Last Chance for Public Input on Top Action Steps for Protecting Lake Tahoe

The Lake Tahoe Outreach Committee is concluding a survey to discover what the public thinks are the most important actions people can take to help protect the Lake Tahoe region. Results of the survey will be used to inform the creation of a new Tahoe area Environmental Stewardship Messaging Campaign. Individuals have until 5 p.m. Monday, September 16th to weigh in and can take the survey online.

Project WET and Project Learning Tree Workshop

Event Date: 
September 24, 2013 - 8:15am

Join UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center and U.S. Forest Service for a combined Project WET and Project Learning Tree educator workshop. This workshop is great fun and provides both formal and informal educators with valuable curriculum resources at no cost.
The event is Tuesday, Sept., 24, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village.
Cost: FREE, includes Project WET Guide and Project Learning Tree Guide
Lunch: Optional T’s Lunch $6 - 10 (please bring cash, exact change preferred, or bring your lunch)

What's In Your Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Event Date: 
September 19, 2013 (All day)

Dr. Selina Wang of the UC Davis Olive Center will present her research into olive oil quality standards as well as new developments at the Olive Center.

Date: Thursday, September 19, 2013
Time: No-host bar opens 5:30 p.m. Presentation begins 6 p.m.
Location: Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV
Cost: $5 donation suggested

Main mass of rare meteorite preserved for present and future scientists

The main mass of a rare meteorite that exploded over California’s Sierra foothills in April 2012 will be preserved for current and future scientific discoveries, thanks to the collaborative efforts of five U.S. academic institutions.

Report: Lake Tahoe clarity improves but climate change threatens lake over long-term

While clarity improved at Lake Tahoe for a second straight year in 2012, long-term trends show that climate change is impacting the Lake Tahoe Basin with drier years, less precipitation, higher lake temperatures and projected lower lake levels.

These conclusions are found within the lake's annual health exam,"Tahoe: State of the Lake Report 2013," released today by the Tahoe Environmental Research Center at the University of California, Davis.

Green thumb workshop today at UC Davis Field Station

Event Date: 
July 30, 2013 - 5:30pm

Wildlife is an important part of any garden. This week's Green Thumb, "Get Wild In Your Garden," will teach how to welcome native plants, beneficial insects and those wonderful pollinators to your garden. Bring all your gardening questions and concerns 5:30pm-6:30pm, July 30, Tuesday, at the Tahoe City Field Station (2400 Lake Forest). Refreshments provided.

See the flier below.

14th Annual Children’s Environmental Science Day

Event Date: 
August 10, 2013 (All day)

Children are invited to spend the day with scientists on Saturday, August 10, learning about the unique ecology, function, restoration and preservation of Lake Tahoe. Children’s Environmental Science Day will be held at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences in Incline Village.

3-D Sandbox exhibit brings Lake Tahoe watersheds to life

Sandboxes have come a long way. A new interactive, augmented-reality exhibit brings watersheds to life at the University of California, Davis' Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village, Nev.

Participants run their hands through real sand, forming mountains, lakes and rivers, while a 3-D camera and digital projector allowusers to create virtual topography in real time, make it "rain" and watch where the water flows.

Autism findings discussed at Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences

Event Date: 
August 22, 2013 - 6:00pm

Join Dr. Sally Rogers, UC Davis MIND Institute, for a presentation on the latest findings on effects of intervention on the youngest children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on Thursday, August 22 at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences.

This lecture will discuss the need for intervention models for younger and younger children being identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and the effects of interventions that focus on this age group.

Date: Thursday, August 22, 2013
Time: No-host bar opens 5:30 p.m. Presentation begins 6 p.m.

Children's Environmental Science Day

Event Date: 
August 10, 2013 - 1:00pm

Children’s Environmental Science Day is a free community event for children ages 6 and up and their families, held on Saturday, August 10, from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village, Nev.

The event includes dozens of hands-on science activities designed to create an awareness of the unique ecology of Lake Tahoe and provide an opportunity for young and old alike to learn about environmental and Earth science. The event is hosted by UC Davis scientists, staff, and local agencies and organizations of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center presents the 'State of the Lake' findings Aug. 7

Event Date: 
August 7, 2013 - 6:00pm

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center releases the annual Lake Tahoe: State of the Lake Report on Wednesday, August 7. Director Geoff Schladow will present the most important factors that affect lake health at a public presentation at the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village, Nevada on August 7 at 6 p.m.

Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Time: No-host bar opens 5:30 p.m. Presentation begins 6 p.m.
Location: Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV
Cost: $5 donation suggested

Seeking Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership members; applications due August 1

Event Date: 
August 1, 2013 (All day)

Do you love the Sierra? Want to help restore and protect the Range of Light while gaining valuable environmental professional experience?

Apply today to become a Member of the 2014 Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP) and serve with UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center

Timothy Cashman named Tahoe Fund board chairman

The Tahoe Fund, the first and only nonprofit in the Tahoe Basin dedicated to raising money for environmental improvement projects, announced Wednesday the appointment of Timothy Cashman as chair of the board of directors.

Tahoe Fund launches 2013 signature environmental improvement projects

The Tahoe Fund is kicking off its 2013 fundraising season with the announcement of four 2013 Signature Projects that will help restore Lake Tahoe clarity and improve recreation in the Basin.

The projects include beach improvements at Sand Harbor State Park, Asian Clam control in Emerald Bay, a mile of bike trail along the West Shore, and a new bridge across Angora Creek in the Washoe Meadows State Park. Interested donors can learn more about these projects on the Tahoe Fund website here.

Input sought on stewardship messages for protecting Lake Tahoe

The Lake Tahoe Outreach Collaborative is launching a survey to find out what the public thinks are the most important things people can do to help protect Lake Tahoe. The survey results will be used to inform the creation of a new Environmental Stewardship Messaging campaign for the Tahoe region. The survey takes five minutes to complete and can be found online here.

Study finds poisons from illegal pot grows threaten wildlife in Sierra Nevada

Rat poison used on illegal marijuana grows is killing fishers in the southern Sierra Nevada, according to a recent study conducted by a team of scientists from the University of California, Davis, the U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Southwest Research Station, UC Berkeley, and the Integral Ecology Research Center in Humboldt County, Calif.

Green Thumbs Tuesdays are back

Event Date: 
June 25, 2013 - 5:30pm

Beginning Tuesday, June 25, The UC Davis Lake Tahoe Environmental Research Center will kick off the Green Thumb Workshop Series with a talk about "Food Gardening 101" featuring Christy Daugherty, formerly from the U.S. Forest Service and now part of the Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners.

Taylor Creek Visitor Center hosts bird and native species festivals

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science will host the fourth annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival on Saturday, June 8, followed by the third annual Native Species Festival on Sunday, June 9.

Residents and visitors are invited to attend these free family events from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.

June 8 event:

UC Davis researcher Charles Goldman to discuss Lake Tahoe, climate change

Lake Tahoe, climate change and how global warming affects the lake will be the subject of a discussion by renowned limnologist Dr. Charles Goldman Friday, 6 p.m. June 7 at the Sierra Nevada College campus in Incline Village.

UC Davis research at Lake Tahoe began with Dr. Goldman. In 1959, he formed the Tahoe Research Group and began regularly monitoring Lake Tahoe. Goldman successfully combined effective research and social action with his pioneering studies of lake eutrophication (the dense growth of algae and other organisms).

Barton Health partners with Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center

Barton Health has partnered with the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center, a service of Tahoe Forest Health System, located in Truckee and an affiliate of the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, to expand its oncology services for cancer patients who reside in the South Lake Tahoe area.

Using advanced technology through Barton’s Telehealth for Tahoe Program, cancer patients undergoing treatment at Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center can meet with their physicians via “real-time” videoconferencing.

UC Davis Tahoe City Field Station Open House June 15

Event Date: 
June 15, 2013 - 10:00am

Join UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center for an Open House at the Tahoe City Field Station (Historic Hatchery) at 2400 Lake Forest Road from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. Visitors can tour the historic building, talk to TERC scientists about their work, and learn something new about Lake Tahoe. Local garden clubs will be on hand to give plant selection and gardening advice, and Red Truck of Truckee will sell food and beverages.

UC Davis Lakee Tahoe Docent Training June 7-8, July 9

Event Date: 
June 7, 2013 - 2:00pm

Do you love Lake Tahoe and have an interest in learning more about the lake? Do you enjoy science, learning new information, and sharing your knowledge? Would you like to become a local expert on research taking place at Lake Tahoe?

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