Prevent, Control, or Eradicate Aquatic Invasive Species
Implementers
Tahoe Resource Conservation District
Primary Contact
Mollie Hurt (mhurt@tahoercd.org)
Stage
Implementation
Duration
2022 - 2025
Aquatic Invasive Species Program
Prevent, Control, or Eradicate Aquatic Invasive Species
Aquatic invasive plant removal implemented at Logan Shoals is prioritized in the Action Agenda, a multi-year lake-wide strategy to remove aquatic invasive plants along the shoreline of Lake Tahoe. Methods of removal include barrier installation, diver-assisted suction (if needed), and hand removal.
Key Accomplishments
Acres of Invasive Species Inventoried: 9.6 acres
Acres Treated for Invasive Species: 4.8 acres
Threshold Categories
Fisheries
Recreation
Scenic Resources
Water Quality
Aerial view of Logan Shoals aquatic invasive plant infestation, Glenbrook, NV, October 2022.
Location
Expenditures
Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $144,500 (Estimated Cost: $245,310)
Lake Tahoe License Plate Prog... (NDSL): $86,500
Lake Tahoe Restoration Act (TRPA): $58,000
Photos
During
Aerial view of Logan Shoals aquatic invasive plant infestation during barrier installation, Glenbrook, NV, July 2023.
Underwater view of barriers secured and weighted with rebar at Logan Shoals aquatic invasive plant infestation, Glenbrook, NV, July 2023.