Near Shore Water Monitoring
Near Shore Water Monitoring
DRI's research boat measures water clarity at Lake Tahoe

DRI has several projects monitoring sediment entry into Lake Tahoe. Using special equipment, the team measures water from the Tahoe Basin watershed, creeks and streams entering the lake, and the lake's shore. The research helps scientists understand the effects of urbanization, land use and storms on Lake Tahoe's water clarity.

Project Highlights

  • research boat measures water clarity
  • buoy with special equipment takes multiple measurements
  • stream sensors automatically take samples

Collaborators

Sponsors and Cooperators

  • Nevada Division of State Lands Lake Tahoe License Plate Program
  • Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
  • Sand Harbor State Park
  • Incline Village General Improvement District

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