Prevention of New Aquatic Invasive Species Infestations

This program involves the continued implementation of Aquatic Invasive Species prevention efforts within the Lake Tahoe region. Methods follow existing plans and protocols developed by the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Coordination Committee, and include education/outreach, watercraft inspections and decontaminations which follow guidelines developed by the TRPA, 100th Meridian Initiative, the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Integrated Management Plan, and the states of Nevada and California. This program includes threat assessment, updates to inspection protocols, inspector certification, detection notification procedures, decontamination, quarantine, oversight and administration.