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Lake Tahoe, NV Monitoring- Underwater Survey & Cleanup of Submerged Litter Terrain Traps

Project Number

04.02.01.0025

Action Priority

Engage Communities in Environmental Stewardship

Implementers

Clean up the Lake

Primary Contact

Colin West (sadye@cleanupthelake.org)

Stage

Completed

Duration

2022 - 2023

Stewardship Program Engage Communities in Environmental Stewardship

To further understand the litter accumulation patterns and movement below the surface of Lake Tahoe our goal is to investigate litter accumulations in bathymetric features such as localized basins, channels, and shelves along the Nevada shoreline between the depths of 70, 35, and 25 feet. We will use the findings to inform lakebed litter transport processes and litter loads within Lake Tahoe.

Key Accomplishments

Accomplishments to be provided upon completion of project

Threshold Categories

Recreation
Scenic Resources
Water Quality

Volunteer divers communicating before submerging to pick up litter from one of the transects along the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. Winter 2022-23

Location

Expenditures

Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $138,021
(Estimated Cost: $169,906)

Lake Tahoe License Plate Prog... (NDSL): $33,503

American Century Champions... (Private): $5,000

Boatworks Mall- MJD Propertie... (BWKS): $50,000

Tahoe Fund (Tahoe Fund): $37,518

Tahoe Truckee Community Found... (TTCF): $12,000

Photos

During

Surface support (kayak) and the litter raft following submerged divers (not pictured) while they collect underwater litter.

Project Fact Sheet Data as of 05/05/2024