Circumnavigate Lake Tahoe in 7 days via canoe, kayak or SUP for science
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/30/2021 - 8:35pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Join Scott Fitzgerrell and UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center Director Geoff Schladow as they lead a kayak expedition around Lake Tahoe in support of the Citizen Science Tahoe app June 21-27, 2021.
Paddlers will travel counterclockwise in 6-10 mile segments to circumnavigate the lake over seven days. You are welcome to join for as many days as you are able. Paddleboards and canoes are also welcome.
During each day, paddlers will have the chance to collect valuable water quality, algal growth, and microplastics data. Science specialists will be there to update you on the latest findings.
Participants are responsible for bringing their own watercraft, personal protective equipment (floatation device while on the water and a mask while on the land), food, beverages, and planning their own transportation to/from the departure and arrival sites. It may be possible to coordinate pick-up and drop-off logistics.
Please download the Citizen Science Tahoe App prior to joining if you wish to participate in the science data collection.
Social distancing will be observed during this time.