Lake Tahoe, which straddles the Nevada-California state line, is famous for its clear waters.
But the lake is changing. For decades the clarity of the famous lake has declined. The threat from invasive species has increased. There are fewer days below freezing and summers are getting longer and hotter.
Of course, that does not necessarily take into account the human element – nearly 15 million people a year visit the lake.
That concern is why, in 1996, officials from California and Nevada gathered at what they called the Tahoe Summit to discuss ways the two states and the federal government could work together to come up with strategies to help protect the lake.
And this week, 29 years later, officials, environmental groups, conservationists, and surrounding communities gathered together again this week to talk about the successes and challenges of caring for one of the country’s greatest natural wonders.
So we thought it would be a good time to check in and see how Lake Tahoe is faring.
Guest: Alex Forrest, associate professor, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center.
