Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention

The destructive Quagga and Zebra mussels have recently infested 17 different lakes and reservoirs in California and Nevada. Lake Tahoe is seriously at risk. Boat inspections are our greatest defense. While the League considers the establishment of TRPA’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program an important step in the right direction, we are concerned that the program is not stringent enough.

Read more about how you can help prevent the spread of these invasives to Lake Tahoe.

In 2008, after much pressure from the League, the Tahoe Area Sierra Club, and concerned citizens, the TRPA adopted a policy to inspect all boats for invasive species and to enforce the closure of boat launching facilities when watercraft inspectors are not present. Read more about boat inspections.

In summer 2010, The League helped to plan and implement the outreach and education portions of the Tahoe Keepers stewardship program. Funds came from the Lake Tahoe Quagga Mussel Prevention Fund, which the League formed in conjunction with the Tahoe Lakefront Owners Association. TahoeKeepers.org provides video training on how to properly clean, drain and dry watercraft and gear after each use, and dispose of any plants or debris away from lakes and streams. Preventing invasive species is an important part of protecting Lake Tahoe’s shoreline beauty. Find Tahoe Keepers on Facebook.