SNAP Members Help Protect Lake Tahoe
Tahoe RCD is happy to host one of the SNAP / AmeriCorps members helping protect Lake Tahoe this year! Our SNAP member, Amanda, has helped the Fire Adapted Communities program with outreach and events as well as some Johnson Meadow river monitoring.
Learn more about the SNAP program here:
https://sierranevadaalliance.org/sierra-nevada-americorps-partnership-snap/
Thank you to all of the partners involved in yesterday's successful restoration workday at the Johnson Meadow!
Cross-sectional data of the Upper Truckee River was collected to graph stream profiles and to be compared to historical channel data. Hazardous pieces of barbed wire fencing were removed. Pet waste pickup stations and signage were installed.
Thank you California Tahoe Conservancy, Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership, Sierra Nevada Alliance, Tahoe Conservation Partnership and Take Care Tahoe.
Johnson Meadow Acquisition
Nearly a decade in the works, the Tahoe RCD finalized the acquisition of Johnson Meadow, home to the last largest private stretch of the Upper Truckee River. Identified as the most impaired watershed in the Sierra, the Upper Truckee River is a major source of sediment and pollutants impacting clarity in Lake Tahoe. Acquisition of this property will allow for future restoration of the river and will have a dramatic impact on lake clarity, wildlife habitat, climate change resiliency and recreation connectivity.
Take 3 Steps Closer to Fun by Arriving at Lake Tahoe Inspection Stations with your boat Clean, Drained, and Dry.
Quick tips for boaters visiting the Lake Tahoe Basin this summer:
• Visit TahoeBoatInspections.com or call 888-824-6267 for inspection locations, hours, fees, and information about boat inspections and invasive species.
• Weekdays and mornings are typically less congested at roadside boat inspection stations. Friday evenings, Saturdays, and holidays are typically the busiest.
• Prior to arriving, make sure your vessel is clean, drained, and dry.
• Returning Tahoe boats with a Lake Tahoe wire seal still affixed to the boat and trailer may head directly to a launch ramp to purchase a 2017 Tahoe Only inspection sticker.
• Check that all systems are working, batteries are charged, the boat has gas in the tank, and that you have the key to start the engine. Bring any specialized flushing adapters to the inspection station, as inspectors only have the most common types and sizes.
• If flushing your engine at home prior to inspection, make sure to drain all residual water. If inspectors find water on your boat they are required to decontaminate.
• Annual watercraft inspection fees range from $35 for personal watercraft and vessels under 17 feet up to $121 for vessels over 39 feet. An additional fee of $35 is charged for any boat requiring decontamination, with an additional $10 fee for ballast systems. Fees are payable via Visa or MasterCard (no cash or check).
• Paddlers of kayaks, canoes and other non-motorized watercraft are encouraged to stop by an inspection station for a free inspection. Visit TahoeKeepers.org to learn how to self-inspect boats and gear and receive a free Tahoe Keepers sticker.
Just one more reason prevention of aquatic invasive species is so important. The US Dept. of Fish and Wildlife state that “(The) (m)onitoring of calcium concentrations in clam beds shows that the presence of Asian clams can provide a suitable environment for successful zebra and quagga mussel reproduction within Lake Tahoe”
https://www.fws.gov/nevada/nv_species/invasive_species/asian_clams.htm
Quagga mussel timelapse
Since the first sightings of Quagga mussels in the Great Lakes in 1986, this highly invasive species has spread across the United States infesting and destroying numerous fresh water bodies in its wake.
It is crucial that we do everything in our power to protect Lake Tahoe from the irreversible effects we would see if this toxic species was introduced.
Prescribed Fire Open House - Tahoe Expedition Academy
Meet Tina!
Conservation Technician for the Conservation Landscaping Program
Meet Chris!
Operations Coordinator for the Watercraft Inspection Program
Meet Cara!
Environmental Scientist for the Stormwater Monitoring Program
Meet Ed!
Meet Ed, one of our watercraft inspectors out at our Meyers Station.
Meet Sarah!
Conservation Technician
Meet Krissy!
Conservation Technician
Meet Chris!
Watercraft Inspector at Spooner Summit
Meet Tahoe RCD staff, Part 1
Meet Garry, our Watercraft Inspector and Educator for the Truckee Regional Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program.
Tahoe RCD promotes the conservation and improvement of the Lake Tahoe Basin’s soil, water, and related natural resources by providing leadership, information, programs, and technical assistance to all land managers, owners, and organizations.
