Earth Week starts tomorrow! At Lake Tahoe, we celebrate our Earth every day, but this week more than ever. We will be posting daily actions you can take to lessen your impact on the planet. We've also got fun events throughout the week. Take Care at takecaretahoe.org/earthweek/

TERC Internship for Tahoe Scholars fund provides paid internships for high school and undergraduate students for 8-weeks each summer. UC Davis Give Day April 19-20, 2024. Link here for more: giveday.ucdavis.edu/giving-day/856…

We don't know much about what's in our food. Periodic Table of Food Initiative releases list of 1,650 foods from around the world for biochemical analysis. nature.com/articles/s4301…

Warm and mostly dry conditions to continue through Thursday, outside of a 10% chance for a stray shower/thunderstorm along the Sierra crest Tuesday-Wednesday. Don't let the 'spring of deception' fool you -- changes on the way this weekend. Details: shorturl.at/aeqA4

With UC grant, UC Davis researchers aim to develop solar power while preserving biodiversity UC Newsroom uckeepresearching.org/wild-solar-and…

I thought I knew what whales sounded like until Unfold host Amy Quinton asked me to cohost this episode with her. It's about a very unique conversation between UC Davis researchers and a whale named Twain. Feel free to eavesdrop! 🎧🐋👽 ucdavis.edu/news/podcasts-…

We are looking for snowfall reports! If possible, please send in your 24-hour total, storm total, and approximate location. ❄️

Note: Strong winds impact snowfall measurements. Try to find a location sheltered from wind when measuring your snow totals. #nvwx #cawx

Winds ramp up overnight tonight, becoming strong & potentially damaging areawide by late AM/early PM tomorrow.

From blowing snow in the Sierra to dangerous crosswinds & blowing dust in W NV, travel will be dangerous Thu-Sun. Get to where you need to be by tonight.

#nvwx #cawx

⚠ A very strong winter storm is expected to impact our region Thu-Sun. This storm continues to show impressive signals for the heaviest snowfall so far this season in the Sierra.

Winter Storm Watch: tinyurl.com/2p9rzhh3
High Wind Watch: tinyurl.com/yez932t4

#nvwx #cawx

Last summer, a coalition of 18 organizations introduced the first Destination Stewardship Plan for the Tahoe Region, uniting efforts in outdoor recreation, environmental protection, and tourism.
Read more on pg 14 of Tahoe In Depth: trpa.gov/wp-content/upl…

There are many ways to communicate science. Squidtoons, created by UC Davis Garfield Kwan, PhD
and Dana Song, is a super creative one. Accurate marine science comics for the masses. #scicomm ucdavis.edu/climate/news/s…

Such a treat to spend yesterday morning sharing our media and communications training with the incredible Humphrey Fellows and UC Davis Global Affairs. UC Davis faculty and grad student researchers, our next training is April 5. Sign up! marketingtoolbox.ucdavis.edu/connect-with-p…

Our future climate – what’s in store?

Risks increase with every increment of warming.

As warming levels increase, so do the risks of species extinction or irreversible loss to biodiversity in ecosystems such as forests, coral reefs & in Arctic regions.

bit.ly/SRYRpt23

Check out the many faces of the Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Community program. Become one of them at tahoedailytribune.com/news/fire-adap….

💪 Protect your home with fire-hardening, defensible space, and community prep.
✨ Become a Neighborhood Leader or learn more at [email protected].

. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, UC Davis TERC, and University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe present internationally renowned climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe for an exclusive North Shore presentation on Tuesday, January 23, at 10:30 a.m. Ticket reservations are highly recommended. bit.ly/41HXl2y

First dive survey of #LakeTahoe 's lakebed finds high amounts of #plastic and other #litter . The most common of which were food containers, bottles, plastic bags, and toys, along with many items that couldn't be categorized. UC Davis TERC
phys.org/news/2024-01-s…

The recent storms battered an untethered floating dock onto Tahoe's North Shore, releasing hundreds of thousands of pieces of polystyrene into the lake. TRPA is working with IVGID to identify an owner. It is up to everyone to Take Care.
Photos: Clean Up the Lake & IVGID