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Overview
Basics
Basics
In 2019 the Council completed an “Aquatic” Science to Action (S2A) plan describing recommended research and monitoring activities to better understand Lake Tahoe’s clarity condition and associated drivers. Acknowledging the need for prioritizing watershed science needs, the Council initiated an “Upland Ecosystem” S2A planning effort in 2020. The Council and its management partners subsequently developed a wholistic, basin wide S2A plan that updates aquatic priorities and links watershed research and monitoring work to the lake. The “Integrated” S2A plan provides the framework for linking resource management and science community priorities.
Completed
2021
2022
2025
$1,000,000
Robert Larsen (robert.larsen@resources.ca.gov)
01/20/2021
12/22/2025
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EIP Basics
04.01.01.0162 - Lake Tahoe Science to Action Plan
Performance Measures
Expected Performance Measures
Expected Performance Measures
No expected performance measures set for this project.
Reported Performance Measures
Reported Performance Measures
No annual performance measure accomplishments entered for this project.
| No accomplishments to report for: | |
| Year(s) | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
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| Explanation | There are no performance measures that align with research and monitoring accomplishments. |
Funding
Expected Funding
Expected Funding
$1,000,000
$583,618
$416,382
($477,000 identified as )
| Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) (CNRA) | $70,000 | $60,000 | $10,000 |
| SB630 Funds (Lahontan) | $134,000 | $67,000 | $67,000 |
| Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (USGS) | $856,618 | $456,618 | $400,000 |
| Grand Total | $1,060,618 | $583,618 | $477,000 |
Reported Expenditures
Reported Expenditures
| Total | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
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| California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) | $56,000 | $0 | $0 | $50,000 | $6,000 | $0 |
| Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act | $145,000 | $0 | $0 | $145,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Grand Total | $201,000 | $0 | $0 | $195,000 | $6,000 | $0 |
Photos
Cover page for the Integrated Science to Action Plan
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Scientists and resource managers rely on field-collected and remotely sensed monitoring data to
provide information on lake and watershed conditions for the science to action plans.
(Timing: During) (~449 KB)
Engagement on the Integrated Action Plan,
(Timing: During) (~237 KB)
Other Details
Watersheds
No watersheds set for this project.
Threshold Categories
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Project provides a framework for collecting data, performing analyses, and developing the modeling tools needed to produce a scientific understanding of changing lake dynamics and ecology. This includes data synthesis, analysis and collaborative assessment of available information with resource managers to communicate annual updates on the best available science relevant to lake conditions and clarity.
Local and Regional Plans
Related Projects
Related Projects
04.01.01.0162 - Lake Tahoe Science to Action Plan is associated with following groups of projects.
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Notes
Notes
| 11/26/2025 1:38 PM | Robert Larsen | The Council hosted a two day workshop to review research and monitoring associated with Lake Tahoe's clarity. | ||
| 12/16/2024 10:43 AM | Robert Larsen | The two SNPLMA funded projects (Zooplankton and Particle Assessment) are nearly complete and are tracked separately. The Lahontan Water Board contributed funding for a detailed statistical analysis of available clarity data and a comprehensive monitoring program review | ||
| 05/03/2024 10:49 AM | Robert Larsen | SNLMPA funded projects for the Lake S2A plan include: Zooplankton Ecology (led by UNR, $213,753) Particle Assessment (led by DRI, $200,865) Clarity Review (led by the Council, $42,000) |
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| 12/01/2023 11:04 AM | Robert Larsen | The Council has completed a draft Integrated S2A Plan and is circulating the document for review and comment. The document will be finalized in early 2024 | ||
| 12/16/2022 10:10 AM | Robert Larsen | Work is underway to develop an Integrated S2A Plan that outlines a broad research and monitoring program for the Tahoe region. |