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Lake Tahoe EIP

Zooplankton Ecology of Lake Tahoe

Project Number
04.01.01.0173
Action Priority
Conduct Applied Scientific Research
Implementers
University of Nevada, Reno
Primary Contact
Robert Larsen (robert.larsen@resources.ca.gov)
Stage
Completed
Duration
2022 - 2025
Science Program Conduct Applied Scientific Research
The project team filled key knowledge gaps by (1) quantifying the horizontal and vertical distribution of zooplankton across the spatial extent of Lake Tahoe, (2) determining the composition and amount of microzooplankton, and (3) quantifying the role of nearshore and offshore zooplankton communities on particle size distribution in their respective habitats. The data generated from this project is available to public, management, and scientific communities for evaluation so others can use the data and contribute to our understanding on how to better conserve Lake Tahoe.

Key Accomplishments

Accomplishments to be provided upon completion of project

Threshold Categories

  • Water Quality
Zooplankton Sampling (Timing: During) (~820 KB) Credit: UNR Zooplankton Sampling

Location

Expenditures

Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $199,953
(Estimated Cost: $199,953)
Southern Nevada Public Land M... (USGS): $199,953

Photos

During
Secchi disk measurements taken during study. (Timing: During) (~82 KB) Credit: UNR
Secchi disk measurements taken during study.
Pelagic and nearshore sampling sites for macro- and microzooplankton samples in May, July, September, and December 2023. (Timing: During) (~343 KB) Credit: UNR
Pelagic and nearshore sampling sites for macro- and microzooplankton samples in May, July, September, and December 2023.
Zooplankton food web connections to particle size classes in Lake Tahoe. (Timing: During) (~99 KB) Credit: UNR
Zooplankton food web connections to particle size classes in Lake Tahoe.
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Project Fact Sheet Data as of 02/17/2026