non-native fish
SLT City Council candidates respond to 100% Renewable Committee questions
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/07/2018 - 11:14pm
On April 18, 2017 the South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously passed a resolution to do two things: Power the South Lake Tahoe community with electricity provided from 100 percent renewable sources by 2032; and reduce community carbon emissions from baseline by at least 80 percent by 2040. The 100% Renewable Committee was formed to help the City accomplish these tasks.
Electrofishing project helps both hungry and Lake Tahoe nearshore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 9:47pm
Scientists have found a way to put some of the 51,000 pounds of harvested fish to good use at the same time they are ridding Lake Tahoe of invasive species.
In the first three years of a cooperative pilot program between the University of Nevada Reno and California Fish and Wildlife, unwanted fish have been donated to needy families.
Herbicides may be used on invasive species in Tahoe Keys
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/11/2015 - 11:06pm
The underwater scenes could be straight out of "Creature of the Black Lagoon." Long feathery tendrils of green plants, growing at alarming rates in the Tahoe Keys and attracting fish not before known in the crystal blue waters of the lake.
The plant described here is better known as the Eurasian Watermilfoil. It is joined by another nuisance non-native plant, the curlyleaf pondweed, in creating problems in the waters of the Tahoe Keys.
Op/Ed: Invasive Species Harm Ecosystem
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 9:05pm
In South Lake Tahoe every year, many new species are brought in and out of the Lake. While some locals have boats, only some use them in other lakes. The city of South Lake Tahoe regulates wildlife brought in and out of the basin and lake by requiring boats to get inspected, but neglects the need to educate the future community about the harmful animals that can be brought into the lake. These are the new workers and people that will be living and giving to the community.
Non-Native Fish Found in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/09/2014 - 9:00am
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.
Cycle Through Wine Country to Support Keeping Tahoe Blue
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/25/2014 - 11:31am
The League to Save Lake Tahoe is looking for cyclists to join their Climate Ride California team to cycle through wine country May 17-20, 2014. Riders will help raise awareness of climate change, alternative modes of transportation and the effort to Keep Tahoe Blue.
League staff member Seth Chanin will be captaining Team Keep Tahoe Blue.
Nevada researchers collaborate to preserve Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 1:44pm
From Tahoe’s mountaintops to the lake’s sandy bottom, scientists from the University of Nevada, Reno continue to study and find solutions to the breadth of issues that face the entire Lake Tahoe Basin. Their research is making a tangible contribution to the decisions, policies and practices that guide the basin’s environmental health.
