Provided / Heather Segale, Tahoe Environmental Research CenterThe Lake Tahoe basin’s landscape is ever-changing, hosting a full four seasons year-round. Along with analyzing the impact of urbanization in Lake Tahoe, TERC scientists analyze Lake Tahoe’s lake clarity, aquatic invasive species, microplastics, lake mixing, forest conservation, wildfire impacts, and much more. The research center is motivated to continue their proactive research and be a resource to the public. LeConte initiated the first scientific readings in Lake Tahoe, including the first measurements on Lake Tahoe’s lake clarity. The ongoing study of Lake Tahoe’s lake clarity is constantly being observed by TERC scientists, and the lake’s clarity statistics are constantly evolving.

Source: Daily Sun July 31, 2023 03:35 UTC