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2011 a ‘good year’ for keeping invasive species out of Tahoe

Posted by: Maven on January 14, 2012 at 6:04 am

From the Reno Gazette Journal:

“Land-use regulators are taking stock of 2011′s steps to protect Lake Tahoe from aquatic invaders — a “good year,” one official said — while a similar program to defend other lakes and reservoirs along the Truckee River could be significantly strengthened in 2012.

It’s all part of a broad-based effort to protect precious water bodies from non-native, damaging plants and animals already present in the ecosystem or threatening to show at any time.

Water weeds, clams, mussels and warm-water fish that have no place in high-altitude alpine lakes all come with potential high-stakes dangers to the region’s environment and economy.

“It’s a big deal and certainly a high priority,” said Ted Thayer, aquatic invasive species manager for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. … “

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January 14, 2012 · Filed Under Lake Tahoe, the Sierras & foothills

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