Wednesday, July 12th, 2023
Lake Tahoe Has High Concentration of Microplastics, Global Research Shows
“One of the highest priorities at Lake Tahoe is to keep the water quality clear and pristine,” Sudeep Chandra, Professor of Limnology and Director of the Global Water Center at the University of Nevada, Reno, said. “Clarity is the signature of Lake Tahoe and the mantra Keep Tahoe Blue is not taken lightly. With this study, we now know that plastics exist in high concentrations in Lake Tahoe and could be having an impact on the ecosystem and the animals living in the lake. This shows us that there areRead More