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04.01.01.0143 - Expansion of Asian Clams in Lake Tahoe: A Rish Assessm...
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Overview

Basics

Basics
Develop risk analysis of Asian clam distribution and its environmental impact by examining structures, transport, life history, and energetics of existing populations in Lake Tahoe. Determine the environmental parameters that contribute to the establishment and expansion of clam beds.

Completed
2009
2009
2013
$432,789
Christopher LaCasse (chris.lacasse@lands.nv.gov)
02/19/2020
01/06/2021
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Location Information Location Notes
Project collected quantitative field measurements via benthic surveys of Asian clam populations in multiple locations along the lake, including Marla Bay, Zephyr Cove, Nevada Beach, Lakeside, and other sites on the south shore of Lake Tahoe.

Organizations

Organizations
Nevada Tahoe Resource Team – Nevada Division of State Lands (NDSL) Brent Moore - Nevada Tahoe Resource Team – Nevada Division of State Lands (NDSL)
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Kat McIntyre - Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA)
University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Kat McIntyre - Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA)

EIP Details

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EIP Basics
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04 - Science, Stewardship, and Accountability
04.01 - Science Program
Conduct Applied Scientific Research
04.01.01.0143 - Expansion of Asian Clams in Lake Tahoe: A Rish Assessment of Spread, Habitat Choice, and Potential Impact

Performance Measures

Expected Performance Measures

Expected Performance Measures

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Reported Performance Measures

Reported Performance Measures

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No accomplishments to report for:
Year(s) 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
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Funding

Expected Funding

Expected Funding
$432,789
$432,789
$0
Total
Lake Tahoe License Plate Program (NDSL) $101,720 $101,720 $0
University of Nevada Reno (UNR) $331,069 $331,069 $0
Grand Total $432,789 $432,789 $0

Reported Expenditures

Reported Expenditures
Total 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
Lake Tahoe License Plate Program $154,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $154,500
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency $278,289 $0 $0 $0 $0 $278,289
Grand Total $432,789 $0 $0 $0 $0 $432,789

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  • Projects seeks to develop risk analysis of Asian clam distribution and its environmental impact by examining structures, transport, life history, and energetics of existing populations in Lake Tahoe. Project also looks to determine the environmental parameters that contribute to the establishment and expansion of clam beds.

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