Lake Tahoe Archives

CA WATER ASSOCIATION: As California weighs wildfire insurance and utility reforms, small water system offers model to build resilience in community

September 4, 2026

Lukins Brothers Water Company achieves Firewise recognition through community–led risk reduction Press release from the California Water Association: The California...

KNEE DEEP TIMES: Raft of resilience initiatives keeps Tahoe blue

Knee Deep Times

Ecosystems

September 4, 2026

By Bob Cooper, Knee Deep Times It’s not a national park or a major city, but Lake Tahoe can feel...

NOTEBOOK FEATURE: Clear Lake, Lake Tahoe, and the Salton Sea: Stories of restoration and renewal

Maven

Ecosystems

August 17, 2026

California’s lakes tell the story of the state itself: breathtaking beauty, deep cultural history, complex environmental challenges, and communities working...

WATER BOARD: Cornerstone Lake Tahoe clarity program shields iconic lake from record amount of runoff

State Water Board

Water quality

August 5, 2026

From the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board Protecting Lake Tahoe’s iconic water quality, a joint California-Nevada effort, prevented a...

UC DAVIS: Tahoe State of the Lake Report released

UC Davis

Reports Water quality

July 16, 2026

By Kat Kerlin, UC Davis The University of California, Davis, Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) today released its “Tahoe: State...

UC DAVIS: Lake Tahoe algae experiment suggests seasonal shifts ahead

UC Davis

Ecosystems

October 7, 2025

As the climate warms and nutrient inputs shift, what can cool, clear lakes expect? By Kat Kerlin, UC Davis As...

NEVADA TODAY: From stream to lake: new study shows the impact of upstream dynamics on the health of Lake Tahoe

University of Nevada-Reno

Water quality

October 3, 2025

Researcher Kelly Loria’s recent publication takes a closer look at watershed interactions at the lake through cutting-edge monitoring systems By...

NEVADA TODAY: Microplastic Mayhem: How three researchers are analyzing particles in Lake Tahoe

University of Nevada-Reno

Ecosystems Water quality

July 23, 2025

The University of Nevada, Reno research team uses latest tech for long-term project By Madison Kitch, University of Nevada-Reno It’s...

UC DAVIS: Tahoe State of the Lake Report released for 2024

UC Davis

Ecosystems

July 18, 2025

Lake Tahoe’s annual health check-up presents long-term trends By Kat Kerlin, UC Davis The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center...

EOS: Precipitation Extremes Drive Swings in Lake Tahoe’s UV Exposure

American Geophysical Union

Ecosystems Science

June 26, 2025

An 18-year study reveals dramatic year-to-year variations in ultraviolet radiation penetration tied to Sierra Nevada precipitation cycles. By Andrew Chapman,...