In The News – Explore more: Get kids engaged in science through a love of Lake Tahoe
September 7, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 09/06/2024, Claire McArthur
Before I fell in love with Lake Tahoe, I couldn’t have told you what a stream environment zone was (Meadows! Marshes!) or why the arrival of tiny little clams could have such a big impact on lakes. But over the last decade, I’ve eagerly learned about the important wetlands that filter out sediment from the 63 tributaries flowing into Tahoe, contributing to its famed clarity, and followed updates on projects that aim to reduce the populations of several aquatic invasive species. Sure, it’s interesting, but more importantly, I want to learn about it because I care about that big lake and the environment around it that has provided me with countless hours of swimming, sunset gazing and trail romping.
Photo Credit: UC Davis TERC