Overview

Basics

Basics
This project will implement underwater surveys for Asian clams in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park at Sand Harbor to determine recolonization rate following treatment and delineate current extent of the invasive Asian clam populations. Surveying and continued monitoring will take place over three years, with number of dead and live clams recorded at each dive’s conclusion. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flights will also be conducted to obtain aerial data on metaphyton coverage, and remote sensing of the clam survey area with UAV imagery will be used to assess potential growth of metaphyton associated with clam populations.

Implementation
2021
2021
2024
$150,000

Christopher LaCasse (chris.lacasse@lands.nv.gov)
07/13/2021
01/30/2024
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Organizations

Organizations

EIP Details

EIP Basics

01.03.01.0035 - Delineation of Asian Clam Populations at Sand Harbor State Park

This project is on the EIP 5-year list.

Performance Measures

Expected Performance Measures

Expected Performance Measures
Acres of Invasive Species Inventoried [Invasive Species Type: Aquatic] 100 acres

Reported Performance Measures

Reported Performance Measures
Acres of Invasive Species Inventoried
2021 2022 2023 Total Units
Invasive Species Type
Aquatic 38 38 38 114 acres
Total 38 38 38 114 acres

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
Tahoe Bonds Act $88,567 $49,050 $22,215 $17,302
Grand Total $88,567 $49,050 $22,215 $17,302

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Threshold Categories

  • Assessment of Asian clam populations is the first step towards removal of non-native species, helping restore and enhance lake habitat.
  • Documentation and removal of aquatic invasive species leads to an improved recreational experience for visitors to Lake Tahoe.

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