Due to the atmospheric rivers impacting the Lake Tahoe region, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) are advising the public to avoid the Taylor-Tallac Restoration Project area adjacent to the southwest end of Lake Tahoe, according to a press release.
The two groups are working to remove aquatic invasive weeds from wetlands at Baldwin and Kiva beaches to improve water quality and wildlife habitat. To accomplish this, contractors are using underwater barriers (mats) secured with rebar stakes to eliminate the weeds by depriving them of sunlight.
Recent high-water flows and high winds have caused some of the mats and rebar stakes to shift or dislodge causing underwater hazards for visitors and pets. For public safety, it is recommended to stay out of the water and away from mats and rebar stakes. | tinyurl.com/msxx36ux
