Prevent, Control, or Eradicate Aquatic Invasive Species
Implementers
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Tahoe Resource Conservation District
Primary Contact
Dennis Zabaglo (dzabaglo@trpa.gov)
Stage
Implementation
Duration
2015 - 2026
Aquatic Invasive Species Program
Prevent, Control, or Eradicate Aquatic Invasive Species
The Eurasian watermilfoil and curly-leaf pondweed infestation at Lakeside Beach (swim area) is approximately 1 acre. These species have been removed using benthic barriers, diver-assisted suction removal, and hand-pulling. This project is being implemented in coordination with EIP Project Number 01.03.01.0030, Lakeside Beach & Marina Aquatic Invasive Plant Control UV Light Pilot II.
Key Accomplishments
Acres of Invasive Species Inventoried: 8 acres
Acres Treated for Invasive Species: 6.5 acres
Threshold Categories
Fisheries
Water Quality
Removing barriers from Lakeside Beach, November 2015
Location
Expenditures
Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $308,000 (Estimated Cost: $400,000)
Southern Nevada Public Land ... (USFWS): $17,000
California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC): $231,000
Lake Tahoe Restoration Act (TRPA): $60,000
Photos
During
Diver-assisted suction removal at Lakeside Beach, August 2017
Suction removal of aquatic invasive plants, Lakeside Beach, August 2017
Eurasian watermilfoil fragment sprouting roots, Lakeside Beach, August 2017
Removing barriers from Lakeside Beach, October 2016
Contracted diver conducting effectiveness monitoring at Lakeside Beach
Aerial View of Lakeside Beach, South Lake Tahoe, CA, June 2019