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Overview
Basics
Basics
A key component of the Nevada Tahoe Resource Team’s contribution to the Lake Tahoe EIP is the evaluation of wildlife resources and habitats in order to implement protective measures and make management recommendations. This EIP project is an ongoing wildlife survey and monitoring program for the many sensitive wildlife species that occur on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. Project goals are to determine distribution, population status and trend, nesting success, and habitat use for Tahoe's species of conservation priority.
Implementation
2009
2009
2030
$150,000
Mark Enders (menders@ndow.org)
06/01/2014
02/07/2024
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04.01.02.0003 - Special Status Species Monitoring and Investigation Program
This project is on the EIP 5-year list.
Performance Measures
Expected Performance Measures
Expected Performance Measures
No expected performance measures set for this project.
Reported Performance Measures
Reported Performance Measures
| Acres of Habitat Protected | |||||||
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Total | Units | ||
| EIP Focal Species | Habitat Type | ||||||
| Other priority species | Forested Upland | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | acres |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | acres | |
| No accomplishments to report for: | |
| Year(s) | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
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| Explanation | EIP performance measures are not designed to adequately capture wildlife survey work. In cases where survey work directly leads to protective measures for wildlife species and their habitats, the "Acres of Habitat Protected" category could apply. However, the focal species and habitat types that are available for selection are very limited. Acres surveyed for wildlife species can be found in the notes section, and accomplishments for some prior years were captured in the NTRT - Nevada Division of Forestry "Forest Restoration" EIP projects. |
Funding
Expected Funding
Expected Funding
$150,000
$150,000
$0
| Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Bonds Act (NDSL) | $150,000 | $150,000 | $0 |
| Grand Total | $150,000 | $150,000 | $0 |
Reported Expenditures
Reported Expenditures
| Total | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Bonds Act | $126,132 | $0 | $3,154 | $4,678 | $0 | $0 | $7,247 | $8,311 | $501 | $1,050 | $0 | $0 | $38,732 | $32,086 | $21,497 | $8,876 |
| Grand Total | $126,132 | $0 | $3,154 | $4,678 | $0 | $0 | $7,247 | $8,311 | $501 | $1,050 | $0 | $0 | $38,732 | $32,086 | $21,497 | $8,876 |
Photos
Juvenile peregrine falcon that had recently fledged from the nest at Cave Rock in June 2023.
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Osprey nest at Memorial Point with two adults copulating in April 2023.
(Timing: During) (~1,746 KB)
Talus patch at Captain Pomin Rock that was surveyed in 2023 for evidence of pika occupancy. Old pika scat was found within the rocks, indicating that the site had pikas historically but no longer does
(Timing: During) (~3,386 KB)
Long-eared owl nesting in former goshawk territory in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park in July 2023.
(Timing: During) (~884 KB)
Autonomous Recording Unit deployed in Slaughterhouse Canyon to survey for Sierra Nevada mountain willow flycatchers in June 2023.
(Timing: During) (~4,329 KB)
New bald eagle nest found at Marlette Lake in 2023. One juvenile fledged in July.
(Timing: During) (~430 KB)
Snowshoe hare photographed during surveys in the Spooner Backcountry of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.
(Timing: During) (~332 KB)
Bat detector deployed at the base of volcanic cliffs above Incline Village to survey for spotted bats.
(Timing: During) (~5,855 KB)
Other Details
Watersheds
No watersheds set for this project.
Threshold Categories
Local and Regional Plans
Related Projects
Related Projects
04.01.02.0003 - Special Status Species Monitoring and Investigation Program is associated with following groups of projects.
External Links
Notes
Notes
| 02/02/2024 10:23 AM | Mark Enders | Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park (LTNSP) - 17 autonomous recording units deployed during summer season to assess activity of spotted owls within proposed fuels projects in LTNSP and within breeding territories. Data analysis with Kaleidoscope and Raven Pro software is currently ongoing. - 1 northern goshawk nest monitored: pair was not present and territory has converted to long-eared owl territory. Will confirm again in 2024. (PIC) - New active bald eagle nest was found at Marlette Lake in 2023 after two years of unsuccessful searching following the loss of their original nest tree in 2020. One juvenile fledged from the nest in July. (PIC) - 1 osprey nest at Memorial Point monitored via ground and water from April - August 2023. Nest was active in April and was buffered and monitored during hazard tree removal along East Shore bike path in April. Nest was active during boat survey in May, but its success was uncertain during July and August surveys because juveniles were not visible from low angle. - checked long-term reptile cover board survey transects in six distinct watersheds in LTNSP - Surveyed for snowshoe hares at Van Sickle Bi-State Park and Spooner Backcountry of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. Only cottontails were detected at Van Sickle, but snowshoe hares were found in the Spooner Backcountry. - Bird nest clearance surveys were completed for the Tunnel Creek Alternative Trail, a new trail being built at the north end of LTNSP. - Flow rates on Marlette Creek were monitored and assessed for creek damage during an emergency release of water from Marlette Lake during the heavy 2022-23 winter. - Wildlife habitat recommendations were made for multiple fuels projects, including the North Canyon shaded fuel break project in LTNSP, proposed broadcast burn projects on urban parcels near Crystal Bay, and fuels work near Round Hill. Snags and downed woody debris were a primary focus, but attention was also paid to shrub and tree species diversity. - Continued to assist with wildlife input on the proposed project to repair the dam at Marlette Lake by providing data, expertise, and technical assistance for an Eagle Conservation Plan, which the project proponents are required to develop to receive federal permits. Discussions with USFWS have focused on likely short- and long-term impacts to the eagle territory, as well as viable avoidance and mitigation measures that should be implemented during the project, which will run from late summer 2024 through 2025. Other east Tahoe Basin locations - 2 peregrine falcon nests monitored on USFS and private land. One nest at Cave Rock fledged 4 young, while one nest at Shakespeare Point was active during the entire 2023 season with indeterminate nesting status. - 1 peregrine falcon nest at Castle Rock monitored and protected from disturbance by implementing temporary hiking closure (reflected as 1 acre habitat protected in Performance Measures section) *multi-agency effort* Two juveniles fledged from the nest in 2023. - 11 osprey nests monitored on USFS land. 5 were active in May, and only 1 was active by mid-July. Nest success uncertain because juveniles were not visible in nests from low angle. - 1 bald eagle nest monitored at Skunk Harbor from May – July 2023. No activity was observed. - conducted annual overwintering raptor survey on the east shore of Tahoe during Nevada Department of Wildlife’s annual Nevada Winter Raptor Survey. - Surveyed for willow flycatchers using broadcast calling at Slaughterhouse Canyon. Also deployed autonomous recording units there to supplement active surveys. No willow flycatchers were detected during call broadcast surveys. Data analysis with Kaleidoscope and Raven Pro software is currently ongoing. - Surveyed for snowshoe hares in five distinct watersheds in the Carson Range. Photos taken and genetic samples were collected for future analysis. - 1,625 acres surveyed for marten in 6 creek watersheds in the Carson Range. None were found. - Surveyed talus around Captain Pomin Rock in 2023 for evidence of pika occupancy. Old pika scat was found within the rocks, indicating that the site had pikas historically but no longer does. - Acoustic bat recorders were used to search for spotted bats, an extremely rare species, at four cliff sites on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe and adjacent Carson Range. Analysis is pending. - Northern goshawk clearance surveys were completed near Marlette Creek for the IVGID Effluent Pipeline Replacement project on SR-28. No goshawks were found and the project was allowed to proceed without delay. |
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| 02/17/2023 12:44 PM | Mark Enders | Work reported for 2022 Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park (LTNSP) - 440 acres of state land surveyed for California spotted owl - 1 California spotted owl nesting territory monitored: pair was not present - 5 autonomous recording units deployed during winter season to assess year-round activity of spotted owls near nesting areas. Data analysis is pending. - 235 acres of state land surveyed for northern goshawks - 1 northern goshawk nest monitored: pair was not present - Searched for a new bald eagle nest at Marlette Lake over 5 survey days. Based on the behavior of the eagle pair during those surveys, they did not appear to have successfully nested in 2022. However, the presence of both adult eagles around Marlette Lake in June and July 2022 (i.e., the bulk of the breeding season) is a very good indication that this territory is active despite the lack of a successful nest. I would expect the pair to make a nesting attempt in 2023, so more intense surveys should occur in 2023 prior to any work at Marlette Dam, and a bald eagle conservation plan should be drafted for the project for review by NDOW and USFWS. - 1 osprey nest at Memorial Point monitored via boat in early June and early July. Nest was active during both surveys, but nest success was uncertain because juveniles were not visible. - 1 watersheds surveyed for willow flycatchers using broadcast calling (Upper Hobart Creek). Also deployed autonomous recording units at that location to supplement active surveys. None found during broadcast surveys. Analysis of recordings still pending. - 875 acres surveyed for marten in 4 different watersheds in LTNSP. None were observed. - checked long-term reptile cover board survey transects in six distinct watersheds in LTNSP - Acoustic bat recorders were used to search for spotted bats, an extremely rare species, at six cliff sites along the east shore of Lake Tahoe and adjacent Carson Range. Spotted bats were detected at the following sites: Shakespeare Point, Marlette Lake, Castle Rock. - Surveyed for snowshoe hares at Van Sickle Bi-State Park, but none were detected. - Finished 10-year interval monitoring for Aplodontia rufa at 40 sites throughout the east Tahoe Basin to determine whether they were still occupied. 100% of sites that were occupied in 2011 were still occupied in 2021-22. Additionally, 2 sites that were not occupied in 2011 are now occupied, indicating colony expansion due to population growth and improved habitat conditions. - Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog surveys were done at Spooner Lake and Marlette Lake in June. No evidence of yellow-legged frog presence was found. The survey will satisfy USFWS Section 7 requirements for the Spooner Lake Frontcountry improvements, as well as the Marlette Dam replacement project. Other east Tahoe Basin locations - collaborated with UNR to develop habitat model for California spotted owl for the entire Carson Range. Combined a multiscale habitat modeling framework with LIDAR data to assess species-environment relationships for both occurrence (foraging) and nesting. - 2 peregrine falcon nests monitored on USFS and private land. One nest at Shakespeare Point successfully fledged young, while one nest at Cave Rock failed after nestlings had hatched. - 1 peregrine falcon nest at Castle Rock protected from disturbance by implementing temporary hiking closure (reflected as 1 acre habitat protected in Performance Measures section) *multi-agency effort* - 13 osprey nests monitored on USFS land. 6 were active in early June, and 4 were active in early July. Nest success uncertain for most nests because juveniles were not visible in nests. - 1 bald eagle nest monitored at Skunk Harbor. One nestling was observed in June and July. - conducted annual overwintering raptor survey on the east shore of Tahoe during the annual Nevada Winter Raptor Survey - Surveyed for willow flycatchers using broadcast calling at Slaughterhouse Canyon. Also deployed autonomous recording units there to supplement active surveys. One willow flycatcher was detected during call broadcast surveys. Analysis of recorded data is pending. - Surveyed for snowshoe hares near upper Galena Creek watershed on USFS land. Photos taken and genetic samples were collected for future analysis. - 125 acres surveyed for marten in 1 watershed on USFS land. None were found. - Surveyed 10 talus patches for evidence of pika occupancy. |
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| 02/09/2022 11:25 AM | Mark Enders | Work reported for 2021 Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park (LTNSP) - 4,146 acres of state land surveyed for California spotted owl - 1 California spotted owl nest monitored: pair was present but did not nest. Individual owls were found using habitat both inside and outside the Tahoe Basin, indicating a need for cross-jurisdictional conservation measures. Pellets collected for diet analysis. - 17 autonomous recording units deployed during breeding and non-breeding seasons to assess year-round activity of spotted owls in high quality habitats and nesting areas - 1 northern goshawk nest monitored: two juveniles successfully fledged from nest - 1 bald eagle nest monitored: former nest tree blew down, new nest not found, further investigation needed in 2022 - 180 acres surveyed for northern goshawks at Tunnel Creek prior to Tunnel Creek Alternative Trail construction. None found. - 2 osprey nests monitored via land and water. One nest tree at Bonpland Creek was blown down. One nest at Memorial Point failed. - 3 watersheds surveyed for willow flycatchers using broadcast calling (North Canyon Creek, Secret Harbor Creek, Hobart Creek). Also deployed autonomous recording units at five locations to supplement active surveys (Edgewood Creek, North Canyon Creek, Secret Harbor Creek, Marlette Lake, and Hobart Creek). None found. - 625 acres surveyed for marten in 3 different watersheds in LTNSP. Photos taken. - checked long-term reptile cover board survey transects in six distinct watersheds in LTNSP - surveyed for snowshoe hares in two distinct watersheds in LTNSP. Photos taken and genetic samples collected for future analysis - Conducted 10-year interval monitoring for Aplodontia rufa at 33 sites throughout the Tahoe Basin to determine whether they were still occupied. 100% of sites that were occupied in 2011 were still occupied in 2021. - Conducted bat acoustic surveys at 4 sites to learn more about occupancy changes due to tree removal and seasonal shifts in species diversity during fall and winter. Results pending. Other east Tahoe Basin locations - 16,081 acres of USFS land surveyed for California spotted owl - collaborated with UNR to develop habitat model for California spotted owl for the entire Carson Range. Combined a multiscale habitat modeling framework with LIDAR data to assess species-environment relationships for both occurrence (foraging) and nesting. - 3 peregrine falcon nests monitored on USFS and private land. Two nests successfully fledged young. One nest at Cave Rock failed. - 1 peregrine falcon nest at Castle Rock protected from disturbance by implementing temporary hiking closure (reflected as 1 acre habitat protected in Performance Measures section) *multi-agency effort* - 1 historical bald eagle nest monitored on USFS land. Not active. - 344 acres surveyed for northern goshawks, including 232 acres surveyed near Marlette Creek prior to NDOT road project. None were found. - 11 osprey nests monitored on USFS land. All nests failed. - conducted annual overwintering raptor survey on the east shore of Tahoe during the annual Nevada Winter Raptor Survey - 26 acres surveyed for barred owls in Third Creek watershed. None were found. More planned in 2022 due to increased frequency of barred owl observations in western Nevada during non-breeding season - 660 acres of meadows surveyed for great grey owls as exploratory effort. None were found. - Surveyed for willow flycatchers using broadcast calling at Incline Lake. Also deployed autonomous recording units there to supplement active surveys. None were found. - surveyed for snowshoe hares in two distinct watersheds on USFS land. Photos taken and genetic samples were collected for future analysis. - 250 acres surveyed for marten in 2 different watersheds on USFS land. None were found. |
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| 01/15/2021 1:21 PM | Mark Enders | Work reported for 2020 Field work was extremely limited due to COVID-19 Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park (LTNSP) - 5,184 acres of state land surveyed for California spotted owl - 1 California spotted owl nest monitored - 1 northern goshawk nest monitored - 1 bald eagle nest monitored - 20 acres surveyed for marten in Van Sickle prior to K to K trail realignment - 60 acres surveyed for marten in Tunnel and Bonpland Creek drainages other east Tahoe Basin locations - 11,271 acres of USFS land surveyed for California spotted owl - 3 peregrine falcon nests monitored on USFS and private land - 1 peregrine falcon nest at Castle Rock protected from disturbance by implementing temporary hiking closure (reflected as 1 acre habitat protected in Performance Measures section) *multi-agency effort* - 1 historical bald eagle nest monitored on USFS land - conducted annual overwintering raptor survey on the east shore of Tahoe during the annual Nevada Winter Raptor Survey - 3 watersheds surveyed for barred owls (McFaul Creek, Logan House Creek, Third Creek) |
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| 01/31/2020 4:39 PM | Mark Enders | Work reported for 2019 Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park (LTNSP) - 4 osprey nests monitored via land and water - 1 northern goshawk nest monitored - 1 California spotted owl nest monitored - 1 bald eagle nest monitored - 62 acres surveyed for marten in Van Sickle prior to K to K trail realignment - 125 acres surveyed for marten in Tunnel and Bonpland Creek drainages - Checked long-term reptile cover board survey transects in six distinct watersheds - Surveyed for pika within 10 talus patches on three different peaks within LTNSP - Surveyed for snowshoe hares in three distinct watersheds within LTNSP - Genetic analyses finalized for 42 shrew genetic samples taken from upland, riparian, and lakeshore habitats in four distinct watersheds in LTNSP in 2016 - Surveyed Edgewood Creek for Aplodontia activity along proposed K to K trail realignment - Monitored infestations of white satin moth in LTNSP other east Tahoe Basin locations - 3 peregrine falcon nests monitored on USFS and private land - 1 possible bald eagle nest monitored on USFS land - 7 osprey nests monitored on USFS land - 312 acres surveyed for marten on USFS land - surveyed for pika within four talus patches on three different peaks on USFS land - surveyed for snowshoe hares in two distinct watersheds on USFS land - conducted annual overwintering raptor survey around Lake Tahoe as part of the Nevada Winter Raptor Survey |
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| 12/07/2018 4:37 PM | Mark Enders | Work reported for 2018 Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park (LTNSP) - 2 osprey nests monitored via land and water - 1 northern goshawk nest monitored - 1 California spotted owl nest monitored - 1 bald eagle nest monitored - 375 acres surveyed for marten in North Canyon prior to proposed NDF fuel reduction projects - 125 acres surveyed for marten in Van Sickle after NDF fuel reduction projects - 125 acres surveyed for marten in Tunnel Creek drainage - Checked long-term reptile cover board survey transects in six distinct watersheds - Genetic analyses ongoing for 42 shrew genetic samples taken from upland, riparian, and lakeshore habitats in four distinct watersheds in LTNSP in 2016 - Monitored infestations of white satin moth in LTNSP other east Tahoe Basin locations - 3 peregrine falcon nests monitored on USFS and private land - 6 osprey nests monitored on USFS land - 250 acres surveyed for marten on USFS land - conducted annual overwintering raptor survey around Lake Tahoe as part of the Nevada Winter Raptor Survey |
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| 01/09/2018 4:32 PM | Mark Enders | Work reported for 2017 North Canyon - 215 acres surveyed for breeding birds - 500 acres surveyed for marten prior to proposed NDF fuel reduction projects - 10 acres surveyed for snowshoe hare Tunnel Creek - 225 acres surveyed for breeding birds Bonpland Creek - 150 acres surveyed for marten prior to proposed NDF fuel reduction projects Van Sickle - 200 acres surveyed for breeding birds - 150 acres surveyed for marten after NDF fuel reduction projects Herlan Peak - 14 acres surveyed for pika North Tahoe Peaks - 8 acres surveyed for pika Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park - 3 osprey nests monitored on state land via land and water - 1 northern goshawk nest monitored - 1 California spotted owl nest monitored - Installed long-term reptile cover board survey transects in six distinct watersheds - Surveyed for shrews in upland, riparian, and lakeshore habitats in four distinct watersheds. Genetic analyses are ongoing. East Tahoe Basin - 3 peregrine falcon nests monitored on USFS and private land - 5 osprey nests monitored on USFS land |
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| 01/15/2016 3:14 PM | Elizabeth Kingsland | Additional work completed during the 2015 Calendar year included (completed by the NTRT/NDOW Biologist): North Canyon 212 acres surveyed for breeding birds 1100 acres surveyed for owls 1500 acres surveyed for pine marten Tunnel Creek 226 acres surveyed for breeding birds 550 acres surveyed for owls 1000 acres surveyed for pine marten Van Sickle 205 acres surveyed for breeding birds 1000 acres surveyed for pine marten Slaughterhouse Canyon 500 acres surveyed for pine marten Marlette Lake 1500 acres surveyed for pine marten 2 Bald Eagle nests monitored Logan House Creek 880 acres surveyed for owls Snow Valley Peak 6 acres surveyed for pika Marlette Peak 10 acres surveyed for pika North Tahoe Peaks 21 acres surveyed for pika East Tahoe Basin 3 Osprey nests monitored on state land in via land and water. |
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| 01/15/2016 2:09 PM | Elizabeth Kingsland | 2015 expenditures are for analysis of bat acoustic readings. | ||
| 02/09/2015 11:39 AM | Elizabeth Kingsland | Work Completed during the 2014 Calendar year included: 1.North Canyon 106 acres surveyed for breeding birds 25 acres surveyed for bats 950 acres surveyed for owls 1000 acres surveyed for pine marten 500 acres surveyed for snowshoe hare 2. Tunnel Creek 113 acres surveyed for breeding birds 250 acres surveyed for owls 16 acres surveyed for goshawks 500 acres surveyed for pine marten 3. Van Sickle 205 acres surveyed for breeding birds 16 acres surveyed for goshawks 500 acres surveyed for pine marten 4. Spooner Lake 100 acres surveyed for bats 8 acres surveyed for goshawks 5. Slaughterhouse Canyon 8 acres surveyed for goshawks 500 acres surveyed for pine marten 6. Marlette Lake 16 acres surveyed for goshawks 1000 acres surveyed for pine marten 500 acres surveyed for snowshoe hare 2 Bald Eagle nests monitored 7. Logan House Creek 1000 acres surveyed for owls 8. Genoa Peak 34 acres surveyed for pika 4 Osprey nests on state land in east Tahoe Basin |
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| 06/11/2014 10:39 AM | Jeanne McNamara | All species monitoring work in 2013 is captured in Forest Restoration Projects III and IV (02.01.01.09 and 02.01.02.10). | ||
| 05/21/2014 6:04 PM | System | During calendar year 2011 we completed the study on American Pika and Aplodontia. We completed the second year of research on the Northern Flying Squirrel and the project will continue through 2012 | ||
| 05/21/2014 6:03 PM | System | 90 vegetation evaluation plots surveyed, 15 remaining from 2010 season. | ||
| 05/21/2014 6:02 PM | System | Completed 2010 season with 22 GLSA trapped and processed, 12 collared and tracked. | ||
| 05/21/2014 6:01 PM | System | Trapping and Telemetry of the northern flying squirrels is planned to begin in June of 2010. |