Lake Tahoe EIP

6 Mile Nevada State Lands SCUBA Clean-up

Project Number
04.02.01.0019
Action Priority
Engage Communities in Environmental Stewardship
Implementers
Clean up the Lake
Primary Contact
Colin West (sadye@cleanupthelake.org)
Stage
Completed
Duration
2020 - 2020
Stewardship Program Engage Communities in Environmental Stewardship
This pilot project was implemented to allow Clean Up The Lake to further investigate the submerged litter present below the surface of Lake Tahoe via SCUBA divers and a team of other volunteers. The skills, knowledge and procedures acquired through this pilot project will contribute to the success of the upcoming 72-mile Lake Tahoe SCUBA enabled clean-up.

Key Accomplishments

Accomplishments to be provided upon completion of project

Threshold Categories

  • Recreation
  • Scenic Resources
  • Water Quality
  • Wildlife
Litter removed from South of Sand Harbor 
(Timing: After) (~104 KB)
Credit: Clean up the Lake Litter removed from South of Sand Harbor

Location

Expenditures

Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $52,237
(Estimated Cost: $52,237)
Lake Tahoe License Plate Prog... (NDSL): $37,237

Nevada Division of Environmen... (NDEP): $15,000

Photos

After
Litter removed from NDSL/NDEP clean up
(Timing: After) (~138 KB)
Credit: Clean up the Lake
Litter removed from NDSL/NDEP clean up
Litter removed from NDSL/NDEP clean up
(Timing: After) (~136 KB)
Credit: Clean up the Lake
Litter removed from NDSL/NDEP clean up

Project Fact Sheet Data as of 04/18/2024