Lake Tahoe is known as the “Jewel of the Sierra,” but one of the biggest threats to that infamous title are aquatic invasive plants, which have run rampant in some parts of the lake.
Not only do these unrelenting weeds threaten the lake’s unmistakable beauty, but they also pose a threat to the native ecology and water quality. Over the years, there have been several methods deployed by local agencies and nonprofits to combat this issue.