Delineation of Asian Clam Populations at Sand Harbor State Park
Strategy
Mechanical and Manual Removal
Lead Implementer
Nevada Tahoe Resource Team – Nevada Division of State Lands
Funders
Nevada Tahoe Resource Team – Nevada Division of State Lands
Project Primary Contact
Christopher LaCasse
Project Stage
Implementation
Duration
2021 - 2025
Invasive & Native Species Management
Mechanical and Manual Removal
This project will implement underwater surveys for Asian clams in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park at Sand Harbor to determine recolonization rate following treatment and delineate current extent of the invasive Asian clam populations. Surveying and continued monitoring will take place over three years, with number of dead and live clams recorded at each dive’s conclusion. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flights will also be conducted to obtain aerial data on metaphyton coverage, and remote sensing of the clam survey area with UAV imagery will be used to assess potential growth of metaphyton associated with clam populations.
Targeted Performance Measure
No Expected Accomplishments provided
Pillars of Resilience
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Water Security
UAV imagery Sand Harbor boat ramp
Credit: UC Davis/TERC