Tuesday August 6, 2024
KUNR —
Taking off from the dock at the Tahoe Keys Marina in South Lake Tahoe, members of the agency explained why invasive species are so dangerous.
“All these invaders, they take over native habitats, they outcompete native species that are so critical, especially for a unique environment like Lake Tahoe, any disruptions can really mess things up,” said Dennis Zabaglo, aquatic invasive species program manager for the agency.
He said the number one priority is the Tahoe Keys Lagoon. At this location there are about 170 acres infested with invasive aquatic weeds that can easily spread to the rest of the lake.
Another priority is the New Zealand mud snail, discovered last year in the south shore.