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Overview
Basics
Basics
To further understand the litter accumulation patterns and movement below the surface of Lake Tahoe our goal is to investigate litter accumulations in bathymetric features such as localized basins, channels, and shelves along the Nevada shoreline between the depths of 70, 35, and 25 feet. We will use the findings to inform lakebed litter transport processes and litter loads within Lake Tahoe.
Completed
2022
2023
2023
$169,906
Colin West (sadye@cleanupthelake.org)
01/03/2023
02/20/2024
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Organizations
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EIP Details
EIP Basics
EIP Basics
04.02.01.0025 - Lake Tahoe, NV Monitoring- Underwater Survey & Cleanup of Submerged Litter Terrain Traps
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) | 2023 |
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| Explanation | After speaking with Beth Vollmer- our project does not fit within the available performance measures- I will provide a performance measures update in the project notes. |
Funding
Expected Funding
Expected Funding
$169,906
$138,021
$31,885
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| American Century Championship (Private) | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 |
| Boatworks Mall- MJD Properties (BWKS) | $50,000 | $50,000 | $0 |
| Lake Tahoe License Plate Program (NDSL) | $33,503 | $33,503 | $0 |
| Tahoe Fund (Tahoe Fund) | $37,518 | $37,518 | $0 |
| Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) | $12,000 | $12,000 | $0 |
| Grand Total | $138,021 | $138,021 | $0 |
Reported Expenditures
Reported Expenditures
| Total | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Championship | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Boatworks Mall- MJD Properties | $50,000 | $0 | $50,000 |
| Lake Tahoe License Plate Program | $33,503 | $0 | $33,503 |
| Tahoe Fund | $37,518 | $0 | $37,518 |
| Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation | $12,000 | $0 | $12,000 |
| Grand Total | $138,021 | $0 | $138,021 |
Photos
Volunteer divers communicating before submerging to pick up litter from one of the transects along the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. Winter 2022-23
(Timing: During) (~836 KB)
Surface support (kayak) and the litter raft following submerged divers (not pictured) while they collect underwater litter.
(Timing: During) (~1,582 KB)
Other Details
Watersheds
No watersheds set for this project.
Threshold Categories
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Recreational experience will be improved with the removal of litter from the near shore lakebed.
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Remediation of litter from the lakebed environment will enhance the visual setting of Lake Tahoe.
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Removing submerged litter from the lake will help contribute to lake health and water quality.
Local and Regional Plans
No Local and Regional Plans set for this project.
Related Projects
Related Projects
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External Links
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Notes
Notes
| 02/15/2024 3:56 PM | Colin West | Our team revisited sites along the Nevada shoreline that were identified as "hotspots" during the Initial 72 Mile clean up of Lake Tahoe, completed in 2021. The team completed 60 dives over 23 dive days from December of 2022 through May of 2023 to collect litter. Project stats: Dive days: 23 days Total Separate Clean Up Dives: 60 dives Total Miles Cleaned: 10.04 miles Total Air Cylinders Used: 137 tanks Total Weight Removed: 1,845.3 lbs. Volunteers hours: 1060.5 hours Total Project Volunteers: 44 Volunteers |