Project
01.02.01.0113 - Aquatic Organism Passage Assessment
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Overview

Basics

Basics
The Aquatic Organism Passage Assessment Project will identify stream crossings that are impeding upstream movement of fish from Lake Tahoe into tributaries. The assessment will identify the first passage barrier in streams entering Lake Tahoe beginning at the mouth and moving upstream. The project will identify which streams could be occupied by Lahontan cutthroat trout and the length of habitat currently available, crossing that are impacting hydrologic processes including, and crossings that are contributing to increased sediment transport.

Planning/Design
2026
2027
2030
$200,000
Sarah Muskopf (sarah.muskopf@usda.gov)
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
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Location Information Location Notes
Assessments begin at the rim of Lake Tahoe and continue to first passage barrier.

Organizations

Organizations
U.S. Forest Service - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (USFS - LTBMU) Brian Garrett - U.S. Forest Service - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (USFS - LTBMU)

EIP Details

EIP Basics

EIP Basics
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01 - Watersheds and Water Quality
01.02 - Watershed Restoration Program
Restore Priority Meadows, Wetlands, and Lake Tahoe Tributaries
01.02.01.0113 - Aquatic Organism Passage Assessment

This project is on the EIP 5-year list.

Performance Measures

Expected Performance Measures

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Reported Performance Measures

Reported Performance Measures

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Funding

Expected Funding

Expected Funding
$200,000
$0
$200,000

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Watersheds

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Threshold Categories

  • Project will identify passage barriers impacting upstream movement of fish and identify crossing that should be restored.
  • This project could identify crossing that need improvements to safely pass wildlife species.

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