Friday, December 17, 2010

Lake Tahoe Decontaminates Boats with Aquatic Invasives

Lake Tahoe's watercraft inspection program was very effective this year. Inspectors performed over 8,000 boat inspections during the 2010 boating season. Also, 19,000 watercraft launches occurred with Tahoe-specific inspection seals. Of these numbers, 11 boats containing aquatic invasives were intercepted and decontaminated. Lake Tahoe's watercraft inspection program is focused on preventing aquatic invasives from spreading and harming the ecosystem. Click here to read more.