Pilot Study: Monitoring Summer Metaphyton Growth along the South and Southeastern Shore of Lake Tahoe
Project Number
04.01.01.0135
Action Priority
Conduct Applied Scientific Research
Implementers
UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center
Supporting Agencies
Nevada Tahoe Resource Team – Nevada Division of State Lands, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center
Primary Contact
Patricia Maloney (pemaloney@ucdavis.edu)
Stage
Completed
Duration
2015 - 2018
Total Project Cost
$25,374
Funding Request
$0
Science Program
Conduct Applied Scientific Research
This project tested and evaluated methods that could be used to estimate the distribution and biomass of metaphyton in the nearshore and washing up off of three beaches where metaphyton had been observed in the past: Round Hill Pines Beach in NV and El Dorado and Regan Beaches in CA. Observations through time for Lake Tahoe suggest metaphyton is heaviest in mid-summer to early fall. Monitoring was conducted during two occasions between July and September 2015, as it was believed this would capture the period of peak metaphyton abundance. One transect extending perpendicular to the shore was established at each of the study sites. Monitoring included biomass sampling and photo documentation.
Targeted Performance Measures
No Expected Accomplishments provided
Threshold Categories
Water Quality
No Key Photo provided for this Project
Location
Targeted Funding
Secured Funding: Lake Tahoe License Plate Prog... (NDSL), $19,012
Secured Funding: UC Davis Tahoe Environmental ... (TERC), $6,362