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Discussion begins on invasive species program for Tahoe’s surrounding reservoirs

Posted by: Maven on February 12, 2010 at 7:55 am

donner lakeFrom the Sierra Sun:

“TRUCKEE, Calif. — Lake Tahoe may be unique, but an island it is not.

That’s the thinking behind the Tahoe Resource Conservation District’s latest idea to expand its fight against invasive species to neighboring lakes like Donner, Independence, Stampede, Boca and Prosser Creek Reservoir.

“It’s in everybody’s best interest,” said Dave Roberts, district manager for the conservation district. “If (invasive species) get into one of those lakes, it’ll be that much harder to keep them out of Tahoe.”

Working with $231,000 from the Truckee Meadow Water Authority’s Truckee River Fund, the conservation district will work with local government, law enforcement and conservation groups to keep quagga and zebra mussels out of area lakes and reservoirs. … “

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Photo of sunrise at Donner Lake by flickr photographer johnnymd314, who notes that he froze his butt off to get that shot. (You can click on the photo to see more of his pictures.)

February 12, 2010 · Filed Under Lake Tahoe, the Sierras & foothills

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