Delineation of Asian Clam Populations at Sand Harbor State Park
Project Number
01.03.01.0035
Action Priority
Prevent, Control, or Eradicate Aquatic Invasive Species
Implementers
Nevada Tahoe Resource Team – Nevada Division of State Lands
Primary Contact
Christopher LaCasse (chris.lacasse@lands.nv.gov)
Stage
Implementation
Duration
2021 - 2024
Aquatic Invasive Species Program
Prevent, Control, or Eradicate Aquatic Invasive Species
This project will implement underwater surveys for Asian clams in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park at Sand Harbor to determine recolonization rate following treatment and delineate current extent of the invasive Asian clam populations. Surveying and continued monitoring will take place over three years, with number of dead and live clams recorded at each dive’s conclusion. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flights will also be conducted to obtain aerial data on metaphyton coverage, and remote sensing of the clam survey area with UAV imagery will be used to assess potential growth of metaphyton associated with clam populations.
Key Accomplishments
Acres of Invasive Species Inventoried: 114 acres
Threshold Categories
Fisheries
Recreation
UAV imagery Sand Harbor boat ramp
Location
Expenditures
Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $88,567 (Estimated Cost: $150,000)