Tiny bubbles saving Lake Tahoe from invasive weeds
A bubble curtain is protecting the spread of invasive species at Lake Tahoe. Provided Not only do these unrelenting weeds threaten the lake’s unmistakable beauty, but they also pose a threat to the native ecology and water quality. Over the years, there have been several methods deployed by local agencies and nonprofits to combat this issue. In 2018, Lake Tahoe became home to cutting-edge technology with a mission to control aquatic invasive plants. A “bubble curtain” was placed on the west channel of the Tahoe Keys on the South Shore to restrict destructive, invasive plants from escapi...