Pilot project: Sonar Methods for Aquatic Plant Monitoring
Project Number
01.03.01.0043
Action Priority
Prevent, Control, or Eradicate Aquatic Invasive Species
Implementers
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Primary Contact
Emily Frey (efrey@trpa.gov)
Stage
Planning/Design
Duration
2023 - 2025
Aquatic Invasive Species Program
Prevent, Control, or Eradicate Aquatic Invasive Species
Pilot project to better understand capabilities of sonar to enhance monitoring of aquatic invasive plant infestations. Methods include multibeam, side scan, dual frequency sonar, and comparison of commercially available sonar software.
Key Accomplishments
Accomplishments to be provided upon completion of project
Threshold Categories
Fisheries
Water Quality
Example of data collection process using a sonar method.