Algae blooms happen when water levels are lower, there are higher levels of nutrients like phosphorus, and the water doesn’t circulate well.Â
Algae blooms happen when water levels are lower, there are higher levels of nutrients like phosphorus, and the water doesn’t circulate well.Â
A sewage spill in Carnelian Bay that reached Lake Tahoe during a Caltrans project has led to a proposed $850,000 settlement. Â
High levels of cyanobacteria have cause the Division of Environmental Protection to raise the HAB Advisory to an HAB Warning for the Lahontan Reservoir.
A half-mile stretch of Kahle Drive in Stateline is being redeveloped to improve safety, access, and environmental protection.
A team of Northern Nevada Public Health and the Rural Community Assistance Corporation is hosting free community events this week.
Organic farms aren't allowed to use the sludge, so the findings should not apply to consumers who purchase organic grass-fed beef.
The South Tahoe Public Utility District said that early Sunday morning, about five to 10 gallons of sewage spilled into Fallen Leaf Lake.
Carnelian Bay West and Patton Landing beaches in North Lake Tahoe are still closed after a sewage spill last Thursday.